Birmingham's Culinary and Hospitality Programs Prepare Students for Thriving Careers
Lawson State Community College offers hands-on training to launch careers in the city's booming food and events scene.
5 Plants You Can Grow in Containers Before Spring—Even If It's Still Cold
Retired Bethel Baptist Church Pastor Remembers Longtime Friend Jesse Jackson
Lifestyle
Birmingham Foster Kitten with Rare Genetic Mutation Attracts National Attention
Dobby the Double-Eared Kitten Captivates Cat Lovers Worldwide

Greg Hester, 79, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away
Longtime insurance agent and Marine Corps veteran to be laid to rest this Friday
Local Burger Joint Giving Away 200 Free Hamburgers on Presidents' Day
On a Bun restaurant in Birmingham is celebrating the holiday by offering free meals to the community.
Weather
Off and on rain, gusty winds expected Sunday
Thundershowers could produce small hail, but severe threat remains south of central Alabama

Unexpected Pink Skies Captivate Birmingham Residents
Football stadium lights create surreal display amidst heavy snowfall
Birmingham Jill Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter
The Birmingham Zoo's Virginia Opossum makes her annual Groundhog Day forecast a day before Punxsutawney Phil.
Crime
Birmingham man charged in fatal Lawson Road shooting
Kenyardus McCall, 22, arrested for murder of Eric Clayton, 20, on February 13th

East Alabama Shooting Victim Airlifted to Birmingham Hospital
53-year-old man jailed after incident on Suburban Drive
Skeletal Remains Found in 2004 Identified as Birmingham Man Missing Since 1988
Bryant Keith Bates, 21, was the victim of a homicide, authorities say.
Business
Holiday Inn by Birmingham Airport to Undergo Major Revitalization
New owners plan 24-30 month transformation into dual-branded hotel

Vulcan Materials Reports Q4 Earnings Miss
Construction materials company falls short of Wall Street expectations
3 New Businesses and 1 Closure Hit Birmingham This Week
From a Cajun food truck's first brick-and-mortar to a contrast therapy provider, here are the latest openings and closings in the Magic City.
Sports
AMA Hall of Famer George Barber Passes at 85
Founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, the world's largest collection of historic motorcycles, dies at 85.

Tennis Player Destanee Aiava, 25, Announces Retirement Citing 'Toxic' Sport Culture
Aiava's decision comes after first-round exit at Australian Open, as fellow player Amanda Anisimova calls it 'heartbreaking'.
Birmingham City Sells Women's Team to Ownership Group
Former England star Karen Carney and tennis legend Kim Clijsters acquire minority stake