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Alabama Faces Severe Drought as Conditions Worsen
Alabama, October 27, 2025 News Summary Alabama is currently grappling with worsening drought conditions, with nearly half of the state now experiencing drought, up from 34% a week ago. Following months...
Alabama State Dominates Alabama A&M in 84th Magic City Classic
Birmingham, Alabama, October 27, 2025 News Summary Alabama State University achieved a commanding victory over Alabama A&M University, winning 56-13 in the 84th Magic City Classic at Legion Field. This marks...
Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Attorney and Actor
Birmingham, Alabama, October 27, 2025 News Summary Edward Collins Miller, a cherished attorney, actor, and community leader from Birmingham, Alabama, passed away surrounded by family at the age of 73. Known...
Alabama State Hornets Triumph at 84th Magic City Classic
Birmingham, AL, October 27, 2025 News Summary The 84th Magic City Classic saw a remarkable victory for the Alabama State University Hornets against the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs, with a score...
Alabama State Hornets Claim Victory Over Alabama A&M Bulldogs in Magic City Classic
Birmingham, Alabama, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Alabama State Hornets celebrated a decisive win against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, finishing the 84th Magic City Classic with a score of 56-13....
Huntsville Leads Alabama’s Record-Breaking Tourism Surge
Huntsville, October 26, 2025 News Summary Huntsville has emerged as a tourism hotspot, welcoming over 29 million visitors, contributing $23.9 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2024. Key attractions, including the U.S....
Political Billboard in Birmingham Critiques Trump
Birmingham, October 26, 2025 News Summary A provocative billboard in Birmingham features President Trump as King Louis XVI, criticizing his proposed White House ballroom project during a national crisis. Created by...
Birmingham Police Investigate Homicide in Wylam Neighborhood
Birmingham, AL, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Birmingham police are investigating a possible homicide after a 61-year-old man was shot and killed in his driveway on Erie Street. The incident...
Birmingham Records 68th Homicide as Community Grapples with Violence
Wylam, October 26, 2025 News Summary Birmingham has tragically recorded its 68th homicide of the year following a shooting incident in Wylam. A man was found dead inside his pickup truck...
Alabama to Enforce Strict Regulations on Hemp Businesses by 2026
News Summary Starting January 1, 2026, Alabama will implement stringent regulations on hemp businesses, including strict THC limits and detailed labeling rules. These changes stem from legislation aimed at managing...
Alabama Ranked No. 8 in Top States for Doing Business
News Summary Alabama has secured the No. 8 position in the 2025 Top States for Doing Business list by Area Development magazine. The ranking highlights Alabama’s strong economic fundamentals, emphasizing...
Thank You Books Plans to Double Floor Space in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 26, 2025 News Summary Thank You Books, a beloved bookstore in Birmingham, is set to double its floor space by early spring 2026 as it prepares to celebrate its...
Bill Hancock Named Alabama’s No. 1 Independent Auto Dealer
News Summary Bill Hancock, owner of Bill Hancock Motors LLC, has been recognized as Alabama’s No. 1 Independent Auto Dealer at the AIADA annual meeting. This prestigious honor reflects his...
Alabama Strengthens Economic Ties with Japan and South Korea
News Summary Alabama has initiated a strategic plan to bolster its economic connections with Japan and South Korea by opening dedicated foreign development offices. The Alabama Department of Commerce has...
Alabama Delegation Strengthens Trade Ties with Poland
News Summary A delegation of Alabama commerce officials and six defense companies is visiting Poland to enhance trade relations, especially in the defense and aerospace sectors. This initiative aims to...
New Genomic Medicine Facility Opens at UAB in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham has inaugurated the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. Spanning 175,000 square feet, the facility will focus on...
UAB Unveils New Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) celebrated the grand opening of the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building. This state-of-the-art facility spans 175,000...
Birmingham Welcomes New Fried Chicken Joints
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary Birmingham’s culinary scene is thriving with the opening of two new fried chicken spots, B’Ham Chicken at The Pizitz Food Hall and The Chicken Spot...
Birmingham Celebrates the 84th Amazon Magic City Classic
Birmingham, Alabama, October 27, 2025 News Summary The 84th Amazon Magic City Classic brought together tens of thousands of football fans and HBCU alumni in Birmingham. Celebrated for its tradition and...
Alabama State Triumphs at 84th Magic City Classic
Birmingham, October 27, 2025 News Summary The 84th Magic City Classic took place in Birmingham, attracting over 120,000 fans. Alabama State University emerged victorious against Alabama A&M, winning 56-13. Surprisingly, the...
Birmingham Weekend Events Featuring Live Music and Arts
Birmingham, AL, October 25, 2025 News Summary Birmingham is gearing up for an exciting weekend with a lineup of events at the UAB Center for the Arts, including a concert by...
Alabama Basketball Team to Face Furman in Exhibition Match
Greenville, SC, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Alabama men’s basketball team is set to kick off its season with a preseason exhibition game against Furman at the newly renovated Timmons...
Explore 21 New Residential Listings in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 25, 2025 News Summary Real estate enthusiasts in Birmingham can now explore 21 new or upcoming residential listings this weekend. The listings include high-end homes priced at $1.5 million...
Preparations for the 84th Annual Magic City Classic
Birmingham, AL, October 23, 2025 News Summary Birmingham is gearing up for the 84th Annual Magic City Classic, the largest HBCU football event in the U.S. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs will...
Birmingham City Council Approves Initiatives for Public Spaces
Birmingham, AL, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Birmingham City Council has approved several initiatives aimed at improving public spaces and infrastructure, including the relaunch of a tree care program and...
John Mulaney to Perform in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 22, 2025 News Summary Comedian John Mulaney is set to perform at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham as part of his 2026 stand-up tour. The show is scheduled for...
Discover Autumn Delights in Birmingham’s Southside
Birmingham, Alabama, October 21, 2025 News Summary Birmingham, Alabama, is welcoming autumn with a range of delightful experiences in the Southside neighborhood. Highlights include the seasonal Pumpkin-Chata at Bandido Coffee Parlor,...
Birmingham Police Investigate Homicide in Wylam Neighborhood
Birmingham, AL, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Birmingham police are investigating a possible homicide after a 61-year-old man was shot and killed in his driveway on Erie Street. The incident...
Birmingham Records 68th Homicide as Community Grapples with Violence
Wylam, October 26, 2025 News Summary Birmingham has tragically recorded its 68th homicide of the year following a shooting incident in Wylam. A man was found dead inside his pickup truck...
Deputy Faces Assault Charges Following Multi-Vehicle Crash
Center Point, Alabama, October 25, 2025 News Summary A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Shamonte D. Lanfair, is facing serious charges after a multi-vehicle accident in Center Point, Alabama. The crash,...
Deputy Charged After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, October 25, 2025 News Summary In a serious incident in Birmingham, Deputy Shamonte D. Lanfair has been charged with two counts of first-degree assault after a multi-vehicle crash injured...
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Pinson Resident Kimber Mills
Pinson, Alabama, October 23, 2025 News Summary Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old from Pinson, Alabama, tragically passed away following a shooting during a bonfire party. She was one of four injured when...
22-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Birmingham Shooting
Birmingham, October 21, 2025 News Summary A 22-year-old man, Jaden Ellis Sanders, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of 73-year-old Alfred Stephens at an auto parts business in...
Cheerleader in Critical Condition Following Jefferson County Shooting
Jefferson County, October 20, 2025 News Summary A shooting at a gathering in east Jefferson County has left a senior cheerleader critically injured and a 27-year-old man charged with murder. The...
Damien McDaniel Charged in Connection with 14 Murders
Birmingham, October 20, 2025 News Summary Damien McDaniel, 22, faces charges related to 14 murders in Birmingham, including the killings of firefighter Jordan Melton and several others. His arrest in October...
Overnight Shooting in Birmingham Claims One Life
Birmingham, October 20, 2025 News Summary A shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, led to the death of one man, marking the city’s 67th homicide this year. Responding officers found the victim unresponsive...
Political Billboard in Birmingham Critiques Trump
Birmingham, October 26, 2025 News Summary A provocative billboard in Birmingham features President Trump as King Louis XVI, criticizing his proposed White House ballroom project during a national crisis. Created by...
Alabama Supreme Court Rules on Birmingham Jail Dispute
Birmingham, Alabama, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the City of Birmingham against Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway regarding...
Kamala Harris Promotes Memoir and Urges Democratic Resilience
Birmingham, Alabama, October 20, 2025 News Summary Former Vice President Kamala Harris is on a nationwide tour promoting her memoir ‘107 Days,’ while addressing the ongoing government shutdown. Harris blames Republican...
Mass Protest in Birmingham Against Government Policies
Birmingham, October 19, 2025 News Summary Birmingham witnessed a large protest as part of the ‘No Kings Protest’ movement, with around 5,000 participants advocating for civil rights and government accountability. The...
No Kings Protest Draws Thousands in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, October 19, 2025 News Summary An estimated 5,000 people attended the ‘No Kings’ protest in Birmingham, highlighting creative resistance to current political policies. The event featured homemade signs and...
Lawsuit Challenges Birmingham District 8 Election Results
Birmingham, AL, October 16, 2025 News Summary Pamela Bass, a former candidate for the Birmingham Board of Education, has filed a lawsuit contesting the election results for the District 8 seat....
Birmingham Outlines Conditions for $183 Million Water Loan
Birmingham, October 15, 2025 News Summary Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has proposed new conditions to support Central Alabama Water’s $183 million loan application for replacing lead and leaking pipes. Key proposals...
Birmingham Water Works Board Seeks Federal Loans for Pipe Replacement
Birmingham, Alabama, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Birmingham Water Works Board is pursuing over $183 million in federal loans to replace old lead pipes. Mayor Randall Woodfin’s support for the...
Birmingham City Council Election Results Show Leadership Change
Birmingham, AL, October 8, 2025 News Summary The recent runoff election for the Birmingham City Council resulted in significant leadership changes. Political newcomer Brian Gunn defeated incumbent J.T. Moore in District...
Birmingham Celebrates the 84th Amazon Magic City Classic
Birmingham, Alabama, October 27, 2025 News Summary The 84th Amazon Magic City Classic brought together tens of thousands of football fans and HBCU alumni in Birmingham. Celebrated for its tradition and...
Alabama State Triumphs at 84th Magic City Classic
Birmingham, October 27, 2025 News Summary The 84th Magic City Classic took place in Birmingham, attracting over 120,000 fans. Alabama State University emerged victorious against Alabama A&M, winning 56-13. Surprisingly, the...
Alabama Basketball Team to Face Furman in Exhibition Match
Greenville, SC, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Alabama men’s basketball team is set to kick off its season with a preseason exhibition game against Furman at the newly renovated Timmons...
Preparations for the 84th Annual Magic City Classic
Birmingham, AL, October 23, 2025 News Summary Birmingham is gearing up for the 84th Annual Magic City Classic, the largest HBCU football event in the U.S. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs will...
Dennis Gates Previews Missouri Basketball Season
Birmingham, Alabama, October 16, 2025 News Summary During the SEC Tipoff event in Birmingham, Alabama, Missouri men’s basketball head coach Dennis Gates previewed the upcoming season. Gates highlighted last season’s historic...
Alabama Basketball Teams Showcase at SEC Tipoff
Birmingham, Alabama, October 15, 2025 News Summary Coaches and players from Alabama’s men’s and women’s basketball teams participated in the 2025 SEC Tipoff in Birmingham. They discussed preparation and ambitions for...
Birmingham’s Uptown Area Hosts Major Events This Week
Birmingham, AL, October 15, 2025 News Summary Birmingham’s uptown area is abuzz with activity this week, highlighted by a sold-out concert featuring Chris Brown. The ongoing ‘Ballin in Boutwell’ event engages...
Alabama Women’s Basketball Team Previews Upcoming Season
Birmingham, Alabama, October 15, 2025 News Summary The Alabama women’s basketball team, led by head coach Kristy Curry, officially previewed their upcoming season at the SEC Tipoff in Birmingham. The team...
Montgomery and Birmingham to Host Savannah Bananas Matches
Montgomery and Birmingham, October 10, 2025 News Summary The Savannah Bananas will be making official stops in Montgomery and Birmingham during their 2026 season, as part of the first-ever Banana Ball...