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
Lifestyle
Dr. Misty D. Freeman Named 2026 Alabama Special Education Director of the Year
Prestigious state-level honor awarded at the annual ALA-Case Conference
See 14 homes on the market now in Birmingham—Feb. 20-22
These fresh listings are bringing the buzz across Birmingham. Don't miss them!
Portion of Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd Converting to Two-Way Traffic in March
The change aims to improve connectivity and safety in the Five Points South district.
Crime
Man Shot in Tarrant, Found in Stopped Car on East Lake Blvd
Police investigating shooting incident, victim hospitalized with unknown injuries
24-Year-Old Injured in Tarrant Shooting
Police investigating incident that left victim hospitalized
Birmingham Police Arrest Suspect in South Birmingham Armed Robbery
Elric Freeman of Birmingham charged with first-degree robbery in December 2025 incident.
Politics
Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at South Carolina Statehouse
Civil rights leader's body will be on display for public viewing in Columbia
Milwaukee Pastor Warns of Racial Tensions Echoing 1960s
Rev. Joe Ellwanger, a civil rights veteran, sees parallels between current events and the struggles he faced 60 years ago.
Dot Inman-Johnson's Story of Passion, Power and Perseverance
The first Black woman to become Mayor of Tallahassee reflects on her life of advocacy and public service.
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.
