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Woman Fatally Shot in Birmingham’s East Lake Neighborhood
Birmingham, January 26, 2026 A woman has died following a shooting that took place in the East Lake neighborhood of Birmingham on Division Avenue. Local authorities have initiated an investigation, but...
Birmingham Experiences Tragic Highway 280 Fatality
Birmingham, Alabama, January 26, 2026 A tragic single-vehicle crash on Highway 280 in Birmingham resulted in one fatality. Emergency services, including the Rocky Ridge Fire Department, responded swiftly to the scene....
Birmingham Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust
Birmingham, January 25, 2026 A man from Birmingham, Isaac Edge, was arrested by the Leeds Police Department’s SWAT team during a significant drug bust. This operation reflects ongoing law enforcement efforts...
Alabama Faces Major Winter Storm with Nationwide Effects
Alabama, January 24, 2026 Alabama is bracing for a significant winter storm that has triggered ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories in its northern regions. As the storm system moves...
Birmingham Community Mourning After Fiery Crash Claims Life
Birmingham, January 24, 2026 The Birmingham community is in mourning following the tragic death of Destiny Spirit Reedy, who was killed in a fiery vehicle crash. Emergency services responded to the...
Birmingham Residents Protest Against ICE Presence
Birmingham, January 24, 2026 A recent protest in Birmingham’s Five Points South drew concerned residents voicing strong opposition to the increased presence of federal immigration agents, referred to as ICE. Demonstrators...
Jefferson County Pedestrian Dies in Tragic Accident
Jefferson County, January 22, 2026 A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Jefferson County when a 70-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while walking on Pinson Boulevard. The victim, Jonah Ray...
Fatal Shooting Outside Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer
Bessemer, January 19, 2026 A tragic shooting at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer has left a 19-year-old man dead, prompting an active investigation by local police. The victim, identified as...
Two Suspects Apprehended Following Birmingham Southside Robberies
Birmingham, Alabama, January 18, 2026 In a significant crackdown on crime in Birmingham’s Southside neighborhood, police have arrested two suspects connected to a series of recent robberies. The Crime Reduction Team...
Solidcore Ignites The Summit with Alabama Debut
Birmingham, AL, January 12, 2026 Solidcore, a national fitness innovator, has made its debut in Birmingham, AL at The Summit. This marks its first location in the state, enhancing the local...
Alabama’s Culinary Heritage: A Call for Revival
Birmingham, AL, January 11, 2026 Alabama’s culinary scene is evolving, but the stories of cherished, long-closed restaurants remain vital to community identity. As nostalgic sentiments grow, entrepreneurs are urged to revive...
Birmingham, AL Doctors Can Now Apply for Medical Cannabis Permits
Birmingham, AL, January 10, 2026 Alabama’s medical cannabis program is now in effect, allowing doctors in Birmingham to apply for permits to recommend medical cannabis to qualifying patients. This initiative, established...
Helpful Hardware Expands Portfolio, Enhancing Regional Business
Birmingham, AL, January 9, 2026 Helpful Hardware Company has completed its acquisition of Jones Hometown Hardware, marking its 21st Ace Hardware location. This strategic move is set to bolster the local...
ACIPCO Secures $800 Million Expansion in Jefferson County
Birmingham, AL, January 9, 2026 The Jefferson County Commission has approved a strategic incentive package for the American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO), facilitating an $800 million industrial expansion in North...
Alan Alexander Takes Helm as CEO of Jackson Thornton
Birmingham, AL, January 9, 2026 Jackson Thornton, a respected Alabama-based accounting and consulting firm, has appointed Alan Alexander as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a strategic expansion into Birmingham. This...
New Leadership to Empower Birmingham’s Community Projects
Birmingham, January 9, 2026 Birmingham, Alabama, is embracing new leadership aimed at enhancing community infrastructure. The Magic City ToolBank has appointed Clint Denson as its executive director, bringing a commitment to...
Shelby County Health Facility Approved, Boosting Local Investment
Birmingham, AL, January 8, 2026 The newly approved Longleaf Lodge health facility in Shelby County marks a pivotal moment for healthcare access and job creation in the Birmingham metro area. Despite...
Birmingham’s Urgent Care Sector Sees Significant $1.5M Property Sale
Birmingham, January 8, 2026 A recent sale of a medical office building leased to Southern Immediate Care showcases investment confidence in Birmingham’s urgent care sector. Purchased for $1.5 million by Tuxedo...
Birmingham Addresses Maternal Health Disparities
Birmingham, January 24, 2026 Birmingham recently hosted a maternal health policy forum at City Hall, essential for addressing health disparities, particularly those affecting Black women. Local leaders engaged residents and experts...
Birmingham Boat Show Strengthens Community Bonds
Birmingham al, January 23, 2026 The Birmingham Boat Show has been a local staple since 1972, fostering connections among boat enthusiasts and businesses in the community. As a hub for innovation...
Birmingham Community Celebrates Local Events This Weekend
Birmingham, AL, January 23, 2026 This weekend, Birmingham, AL comes alive with a multitude of events, including the 53rd Annual Boat Show. With around 18 gatherings scheduled, the city’s vibrant atmosphere...
Birmingham Ignites Innovation: Hackathon to Boost Public Safety
Birmingham, January 22, 2026 Birmingham is hosting the Innovate Alabama Entrepreneurship Hackathon, a key event aimed at enhancing public safety through responsible AI innovation. Taking place on January 29, the hackathon...
Activating Birmingham’s Future on MLK Day
Birmingham, AL, January 20, 2026 MLK Day observances in Birmingham, AL, focused on ongoing civic engagement and the call for individual contributions to uphold Dr. King’s vision. The day served not...
Birmingham Showcases HBCU Excellence at The Penny Games
Birmingham, AL, January 20, 2026 Birmingham, Alabama recently hosted The Penny Games: HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational, a three-day event celebrating intellectual and digital talents among students from Historically Black Colleges...
Alabama’s Winter Chill: Community Preparedness
Birmingham, January 19, 2026 Birmingham, Alabama, faces recurring sub-freezing temperatures during winter months, demanding effective community preparedness and individual action. The city showcases resilience, emphasizing personal responsibility and local collaboration to...
Shelby County’s New Event Space Set for Summer Debut
Hoover, Shelby County, January 19, 2026 Serendipity Hill, a new event venue in Hoover, is poised to open this August. Catering to weddings and corporate gatherings, it aims to enhance community...
Hoover Met Website Offline Due to Security Incident
Birmingham al, January 19, 2026 The Hoover Metropolitan Complex has taken its website offline following a third-party security incident that uncovered unauthorized content. This decision aims to protect the integrity of...
Woman Fatally Shot in Birmingham’s East Lake Neighborhood
Birmingham, January 26, 2026 A woman has died following a shooting that took place in the East Lake neighborhood of Birmingham on Division Avenue. Local authorities have initiated an investigation, but...
Birmingham Experiences Tragic Highway 280 Fatality
Birmingham, Alabama, January 26, 2026 A tragic single-vehicle crash on Highway 280 in Birmingham resulted in one fatality. Emergency services, including the Rocky Ridge Fire Department, responded swiftly to the scene....
Birmingham Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust
Birmingham, January 25, 2026 A man from Birmingham, Isaac Edge, was arrested by the Leeds Police Department’s SWAT team during a significant drug bust. This operation reflects ongoing law enforcement efforts...
Jefferson County Pedestrian Dies in Tragic Accident
Jefferson County, January 22, 2026 A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Jefferson County when a 70-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while walking on Pinson Boulevard. The victim, Jonah Ray...
Fatal Shooting Outside Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer
Bessemer, January 19, 2026 A tragic shooting at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer has left a 19-year-old man dead, prompting an active investigation by local police. The victim, identified as...
Two Suspects Apprehended Following Birmingham Southside Robberies
Birmingham, Alabama, January 18, 2026 In a significant crackdown on crime in Birmingham’s Southside neighborhood, police have arrested two suspects connected to a series of recent robberies. The Crime Reduction Team...
Five Arrested Following Tragic Shooting of High School Student
Birmingham, Alabama, January 17, 2026 In Birmingham, Alabama, five individuals have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Brandon McNeal Campbell, an 18-year-old senior at Pleasant Grove High School....
Kevin Lee Underwood Convicted in Birmingham Home Invasion Case
Birmingham, January 17, 2026 A Birmingham jury found Kevin Lee Underwood guilty of multiple burglaries, robberies, and kidnappings following a series of violent home invasions. The disturbing methodology involved randomly selecting...
Tragic Train Collision Claims Lives in Birmingham
Birmingham, January 17, 2026 A devastating collision between a freight train and a minivan in southwest Birmingham resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to three juveniles. The incident...
Birmingham Residents Protest Against ICE Presence
Birmingham, January 24, 2026 A recent protest in Birmingham’s Five Points South drew concerned residents voicing strong opposition to the increased presence of federal immigration agents, referred to as ICE. Demonstrators...
Birmingham Mayor Challenges Business Leaders for Growth
Birmingham, January 14, 2026 In a recent State of the City address, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin urged local business leaders to collaborate in fostering growth and opportunity. He emphasized a united...
Birmingham Mayor Celebrates Public Safety Achievements
Birmingham, Alabama, January 14, 2026 In a recent address to the Kiwanis Club, Mayor Randall Woodfin highlighted Birmingham’s significant advancements in public safety, notably a 45% reduction in the homicide rate....
Birmingham Mayor Proposes High-Speed Rail Link to Atlanta
Birmingham, Alabama, January 14, 2026 Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has proposed a transformative high-speed rail project aimed at connecting Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. This initiative seeks to dramatically reduce travel...
Father and Son Indicted for Loan Fraud and Tax Evasion in Birmingham
Birmingham, January 13, 2026 Sebastian Alexander Carrillo and his son, Sebastian Alexander Gideon, have been indicted in Birmingham on charges of loan fraud linked to the Paycheck Protection Program and tax...
Birmingham Protests for Justice After Fatal ICE Shooting
Birmingham, Alabama, January 11, 2026 In Birmingham, Alabama, community members have gathered to protest and demand accountability following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The...
Birmingham Environmental Group Challenges Trump-Era Air Quality Exemptions
Birmingham, January 8, 2026 A Birmingham-based environmental group has launched a lawsuit to reinstate air quality regulations for coke ovens that were exempted under a Trump proclamation. The legal challenge aims...
Outrage Erupts Over Tarrant Police Officer’s Conduct
Tarrant, Alabama, January 6, 2026 A video showing a Tarrant, Alabama police officer with his hands around an inmate’s neck has ignited public outrage and demands for accountability. The incident has...
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 Showcases HBCU Excellence at The Penny Games
Birmingham, AL, January 20, 2026 Birmingham, Alabama recently hosted The Penny Games: HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational, a three-day event celebrating intellectual and digital talents among students from Historically Black Colleges...
Birmingham’s Weekend Buzz: 15 Events to Enjoy
Birmingham, January 9, 2026 This weekend, Birmingham comes alive with 15 engaging events from January 9-11, ranging from competitive sports to vibrant concerts and community gatherings. The lineup showcases the city’s...
Birmingham’s 2026 Sporting Horizon: A City on the Rise
Birmingham al, January 7, 2026 Birmingham is emerging as a premier destination for major sporting events, with an exciting future ahead as it ramps up for 2026. The city’s dedication to...
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...