Former Birmingham Water Board Members Sue Over Utility Takeover
Lawsuit alleges unconstitutional seizure of water utility by state officials
Birmingham City Women Dominate Chatham Town in FA Cup Fifth Round
Blazers Put Up Tough Fight Against Top-Ranked Tennessee
Lifestyle
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
Jump-start spring with a beautiful container garden of these cold-hardy plants.
Birmingham Foster Kitten with Rare Genetic Mutation Attracts National Attention
Dobby the Double-Eared Kitten Captivates Cat Lovers Worldwide
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.
Health
International Study Shows Mavacamten Monotherapy Improves Heart Function in HCM Patients
Researchers find single targeted therapy can offer strong clinical benefits while simplifying care for common inherited heart disease.

Breast Cancer Survivor Debbie Douglas Reveals Trauma in New Memoir
Douglas's book "The Cost of Trust" details her experience with disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson and calls for systemic change in UK healthcare.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Proposes Ownership and Transport Rule Changes
The commission is seeking public comment on updates to medical marijuana business regulations.