ASFA's Wes Chapman spotted in 2025 drama, Dreams
Sidewalk Cinema is hosting a special screening of Dreams on Thursday, March 5 🎥 #weschapman #asfa #ballet #dreams #birmingham
Logistics company plans 150 layoffs at largest Alabama facility
Royal Cup to Acquire Farmer Brothers Coffee
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
Birmingham's La Fête Earns Praise as Alabama's Best French Restaurant
The French bistro has been recognized with a James Beard nomination and Michelin Bib Gourmand status.

Birmingham-Area Libraries Host Family-Friendly Events
From a WWI food preservation presentation to a community puzzle swap, local libraries offer engaging activities this weekend.
Dr. Misty D. Freeman Named 2026 Alabama Special Education Director of the Year
Prestigious state-level honor awarded at the annual ALA-Case Conference
Sports
Southside-Selma completes thrilling comeback, advances to state title game
Senior forward ArMari Towns led the comeback win for Southside with 19 points and 6 rebounds.

Tulane Women's Basketball Hosts Wichita State on Senior Day
The Green Wave looks to stay in American Athletic Conference tournament contention on their home court.
West Morgan Football Players Recovering After Serious Car Crash
Shaun Harris and his brother Nathan hospitalized with multiple broken bones
Crime
Tragedy Strikes: Teen Father Fatally Shoots Wife in Hospital After Birth of First Child
The incident occurred at a hospital in Alabama, leaving the community in shock.

78-Year-Old Man Killed in Birmingham Interstate Crash
The fatal single-vehicle incident occurred on I-59 southbound at Arkadelphia Road.
Man Shot in Tarrant, Found in Stopped Car on East Lake Blvd
Police investigating shooting incident, victim hospitalized with unknown injuries
Business
Alabama's PEEHIP Health Insurance Faces $380M Shortfall
State lawmakers asked to cover full gap as medical and drug costs surge

ZO Future Pivots From Birmingham Blunder To NEV Longshot
The company booked a paper profit by offloading its money-losing soccer club, but its cash-burning new energy commercial vehicle business is in an equally difficult league.
Birmingham Halts New Data Center Development for Now
City council votes to temporarily suspend new data center applications to review zoning and infrastructure needs.