Crime
Birmingham Police Arrest Suspect in South Birmingham Armed Robbery
Elric Freeman of Birmingham charged with first-degree robbery in December 2025 incident.
Emergency missing child alert issued for Birmingham teen
Authorities search for 14-year-old girl last seen on Friday morning
Man Arrested in East Birmingham Homicide
20-year-old Ca'Darius Johnson charged with murder in shooting death of Lamodrick Michael Lovejoy
Lifestyle
Alabama's Pop Tab Pandemonium Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House
Statewide contest challenges schools and community groups to collect the most pop tabs to support families with sick children.
Popular Birmingham Restaurant Opens in Gardendale
The Filling Station expands with a new location in the nearby suburb.
New Mini Golf Bar Coming to Parkside in 2026
Minnie's Golf & Bar will feature two themed nine-hole mini-golf courses, a full-service bar, and curated food options.
Weather
Severe Thunderstorms Forecast for Jefferson and St. Clair Counties
Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail expected on Thursday afternoon
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
Politics
Birmingham Mayor Highlights Public Safety and Infrastructure Gains
Woodfin delivers State of the Community address, fields resident questions on homelessness and other issues
Officials Tout Regional Cooperation in Announcing Progress on 2 Major Road Projects
The expansion of Hollywood Boulevard bridge and widening of Deerfoot Parkway are slated to begin in the coming years.
Alabama House Passes Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
The bill now heads to the state Senate after a contentious debate in the House.
Tech
AI Factory and Data Center in Central Alabama Raises Questions
Proposed facility would consume massive amounts of power and water, sparking environmental concerns
Call of Duty Shares Update on Anti-Cheat Efforts After Spike in Cheating
Ricochet Anti-Cheat reveals cloud-based attestation has improved Black Ops 7 Ranked Play, but Warzone Ranked Play still faces higher cheating pressure.
Birmingham Startup Luau Aims to Streamline Social Planning
Luau app helps busy individuals and families coordinate gatherings and events with ease.
