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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 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...
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 Municipal Election Runoffs Result in Key Changes
Birmingham, October 8, 2025 News Summary The recent municipal runoff races in Birmingham brought significant changes to the City Council and Board of Education. Notably, Brian Gunn defeated incumbent J.T. Moore...
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...
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....
Gas Prices in Birmingham Drop Significantly
Birmingham, October 21, 2025 News Summary Gasoline prices in Birmingham have fallen by 3.4 cents per gallon, averaging $2.69. This marks a significant decline from both last month and last year,...
Former Behavioral Technician Found Not Guilty of One Charge
Birmingham, Alabama, October 14, 2025 News Summary A Jefferson County jury found Cornell Richards, a former behavioral health technician, not guilty of one felony charge related to sexual assault against psychiatric...
Montgomery Transport LLC Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
birmingham al, October 12, 2025 News Summary Montgomery Transport LLC, based in Birmingham, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leading to the immediate loss of approximately 1,000 jobs, including around 600...
Birmingham, AL Gas Prices See Slight Increase
Birmingham, AL, October 11, 2025 News Summary Gas prices in Birmingham, AL, have experienced a modest rise, now averaging $2.79 per gallon. This is up by $0.01 from the previous week,...
Investigation Launched Against Prosper Portland’s Executive Director
Portland, October 10, 2025 News Summary Cornell Wesley, the executive director of Prosper Portland, is under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct during a recent trip to Minneapolis. The inquiry, initiated by...
Birmingham Faces Exodus of Young Talent to Other Cities
Birmingham, October 6, 2025 News Summary Parents in Birmingham are increasingly concerned about losing their children and grandchildren to other cities due to limited job opportunities. This trend is particularly evident...
Birmingham Farmers Face Challenges Amid Moderate Drought
Birmingham, Alabama, October 5, 2025 News Summary Birmingham, Alabama, is experiencing moderate drought conditions that are impacting local farmers. With significant challenges related to irrigation, farmers are adapting their techniques to...
Birmingham Man Fatally Shot in Arlington-West End Neighborhood
Birmingham, September 23, 2025 News Summary A man was fatally shot in the Arlington-West End neighborhood of Birmingham. The shooting took place on McMillon Avenue SW, with the victim pronounced dead...
Mourning Service Held for Charlie Kirk at Church of the Highlands
Birmingham, Alabama, September 20, 2025 News Summary The Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, held a mourning service for Charlie Kirk following his tragic murder. Lead Pastor Mark Pettus expressed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Former Behavioral Technician Found Not Guilty of One Charge
Birmingham, Alabama, October 14, 2025 News Summary A Jefferson County jury found Cornell Richards, a former behavioral health technician, not guilty of one felony charge related to sexual assault against psychiatric...
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Birmingham Woman
Birmingham, October 14, 2025 News Summary A fatal accident occurred on Friday morning in Birmingham, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin. The collision, involving her vehicle and a...
Fatal SUV Crash Claims Life of 23-Year-Old in Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa County, October 3, 2025 News Summary A tragic SUV crash in Tuscaloosa County resulted in the death of 23-year-old Alexis N. Randolph. The incident occurred when the vehicle veered off...
Tragic Domestic Violence Incident Claims Life in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, October 3, 2025 News Summary LaVentrice Denise Tolbert, a 40-year-old woman, was fatally shot at her home in Birmingham by her boyfriend, who later took his own life. Denise...
Oneonta Woman Dies After Dog Attack
Oneonta, Alabama, September 27, 2025 News Summary A tragic dog attack in Oneonta, Alabama, has claimed the life of 61-year-old Sandra Wolfe Schaefer. Following the attack, which left three people injured,...
Alabama Faces Increased Drought Conditions Despite Recent Rainfall
Birmingham, AL, September 25, 2025 News Summary Alabama is experiencing worsening drought conditions with over 91% of the state classified as drought or abnormally dry. Despite impending rainfall, local meteorologists warn...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chambers and Lee Counties
Chambers County, Alabama, September 22, 2025 News Summary The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Chambers County and Eastern Lee County in Alabama. Affected cities include...
Remembering Dr. Paul Michael Obert, Jr., a Dedicated Physician
News Summary Dr. Paul Michael Obert, Jr., a revered otolaryngologist and humanitarian from Birmingham, passed away at the age of 74. Known for his unwavering dedication to patients and community...
Tragic Incident Claims Life of 2-Year-Old in Birmingham Motel
News Summary A heartbreaking incident at a motel in Birmingham resulted in the death of 2-year-old Kiere DeAndre Jaden Daniels Jr., who became entangled in a window blind cord. Emergency...
Birmingham Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Wave
News Summary Birmingham is facing an unprecedented heat wave with temperatures soaring to 99 degrees, the highest since 1981. Nearby Calera reached 100 degrees, exceeding past records. The heat index...
Birmingham Cancels $44 Million Biotechnology Investment
News Summary The Trump Administration has canceled a vital $44 million investment for the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, a decision announced by U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell. Awarded to strengthen Alabama’s biotechnology...
Birmingham Community Mourns Local Hospitality Icon Nadia Bajalieh
News Summary The Birmingham community is grieving the passing of Nadia Ayda Bajalieh, a beloved figure known for her contributions to local hospitality and culinary culture. Nadia, who played a...
Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Jefferson and Shelby Counties
News Summary A Code Red Air Quality Alert has been declared for Jefferson and Shelby counties in Alabama due to elevated fine particulate pollution from prescribed burns. The Jefferson County...
Birmingham Residents Rally Against Federal Research Funding Cuts
News Summary Nearly 300 community members rallied in Railroad Park on March 7, 2025, protesting cuts to federal research funding, particularly from the NIH. Participant concerns focused on the potential...
UAB Faces NIH Funding Cuts: Impact on Birmingham’s Healthcare
News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is at risk of significant funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), impacting local healthcare and the Birmingham economy....
UAB’s Heersink School of Medicine Achieves High NIH Ranking
News Summary The UAB’s Heersink School of Medicine has ranked 28th in NIH funding for 2024, securing over $270 million. Despite this success, concerns arise over proposed funding cuts that...
Birmingham Mayor Raises Alarm Over NIH Funding Cuts
News Summary Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed concern over proposed NIH funding cuts that could diminish UAB’s resources and impact local research funding, potentially resulting in $70 million less for...
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...
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...
UAB Launches Innovative Genomic Medicine Building
Birmingham, Alabama, October 25, 2025 News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham has officially opened the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance research...
Birmingham Financial Tech Company to Create 66 New Jobs
Birmingham, October 23, 2025 News Summary SmartWiz, a Birmingham-based financial tech firm, is set to create 66 new jobs in the next five years as part of its growth. Utilizing advanced...
SmartWiz Expands Operations in Birmingham
Birmingham, October 23, 2025 News Summary SmartWiz, a tax software technology company based in Birmingham, is set to expand its operations, creating 66 high-paying jobs over the next five years. Founded...
Alabama Unveils Strategy to Boost High-Growth Tech Companies
Alabama, October 14, 2025 News Summary Alabama has launched a comprehensive strategy to attract and support high-growth tech companies, spearheaded by the Economic Development Partnership, the Department of Commerce, and Innovate...
Birmingham Emerges as a Biotech Innovation Hub
Birmingham, October 13, 2025 News Summary Birmingham, Alabama, is transforming into a notable hub for biotechnology, spearheaded by Acclinate, a digital health company founded by Dr. Del Smith. Despite skepticism regarding...
Birmingham Startups Boosted by New Initiatives
Birmingham, October 11, 2025 News Summary Birmingham’s startup ecosystem receives a significant boost with the announcement of the Bronze Valley Accelerator’s Fall 2025 cohort and the opening of applications for the...
Huffman Middle School Launches Alabama’s First In-School Grocery Store
Birmingham, October 9, 2025 News Summary Huffman Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama has opened the state’s first in-school grocery store to combat food insecurity. The store provides free access to essential...
Birmingham Rallies Against Proposed Science Funding Cuts
News Summary Thousands gathered in Birmingham and across the U.S. for the ‘Stand Up for Science’ rallies opposing proposed funding cuts to scientific research by the Trump administration. Notable attendance...
Winter Chill Hits Birmingham After Record November Heat
Winter Chill Hits Birmingham After Record November Heat! Hey there, Birmingham! If you’ve been feeling a chilly breeze whip through the city lately, you’re certainly not alone. After a surprisingly...
Exploring Health Through Housing: Birmingham Launches $3.7 Million Study to Transform Community Wellbeing
Exploring Health Through Housing: A New Study in Birmingham! In a bold step towards improving health in our communities, the bustling city of Birmingham is now at the center of...
Birmingham’s UAB Marks Historic 3,000th Adult Liver Transplant Achievement
Birmingham Celebrates Milestone in Liver Transplantation BIRMINGHAM, AL – The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has proudly announced a significant achievement in the realm of organ transplantation. The esteemed...
Birmingham Businesses Encouraged to Enlist in New Tax Software Ahead of September Deadline
Birmingham Businesses Encouraged to Enlist in New Tax Software Ahead of September Deadline Business owners in Birmingham, Alabama are being urged to register their enterprises in a new tax software...
Fiesta BHAM Scholarship Applications Open
Fiesta BHAM Scholarship Applications Open Birmingham Recognizing the importance of higher education and aiming to provide financial assistance to deserving applicants, Birmingham’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture, Fiesta BHAM, has...