Birmingham Council Denies 2 Liquor Licenses Over History, Neighborhood Concerns
One applicant had operated as a nonprofit for youth until it was discovered it had been selling alcohol illegally.
Bob Jones sets individual and team records in state wrestling
New Sports Debut at 43rd Alabama State Games in June
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.
Sports
Memphis Tigers Face UAB Blazers in Rematch
Penny Hardaway's squad looks to end 3-game skid against conference rival

Aston Villa and Spurs target 25-year-old Ligue 1 midfielder
Pavel Sulc emerges as a target for both Premier League clubs as they look to bolster their midfield options.
Birmingham City Women Dominate Chatham Town in FA Cup Fifth Round
Birmingham City Women secure 8-0 victory over Chatham Town Women in the FA Cup