Birmingham church destroyed in fire, firefighter injured
A Birmingham church was badly damaged in a fire Friday afternoon and one firefighter was left with minor injuries.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Birmingham ranks among the nation’s best markets for first-time homebuyers
The Birmingham metro recorded one of the strongest affordability scores in the country, with Zillow reporting that 55.6% of listings were considered affordab...
May 16, 2026Open source
Popular megachurch in crisis as senior pastor suddenly quits... as bosses furiously DENY sex scandal
Rev. George Wright dramatically quit the Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham , Alabama on May 3, sparking chaos among his 7,800-member megachurch fo...
May 15, 2026Open source
Birmingham Museum of Art CEO Graham Boettcher to lead Norman Rockwell Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum has named Graham Boettcher as its next director and CEO. The Birmingham Museum of Art leader will succeed retiring longtime Director L...
May 13, 2026Open source
Secretary of State Wes Allen calls 4 p.m. press conference to discuss special elections
Gov. Kay Ivey set dates for special congressional primaries after the U.S. Supreme Court paused a lower-court order that had required Alabama to use a court-...
May 12, 2026Open source
Birmingham incident LIVE: 'Armed police everywhere' as emergency unfolds in Northfield
Armed police have swarmed a street in Birmingham with residents evacuated from their homes amid an ongoing incident. Birch Road in Northfield has been taped...
May 9, 2026Open source
Prince William goes through all the emotions as he cheers on Aston Villa during surprise appearance at the...
Prince William was seen in the stands at Villa Park in Birmingham to cheer on Aston Villa against Nottingham Forest
May 7, 2026Open source
Barnette named ‘Rising Star’ during Education/MTSS summit
Dr. Shane Barnette was recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ during the Alabama State Department of Education/MTSS summit on Monday, May 4, in Birmingham. Barnet...
May 7, 2026Open source
UK benefits capital where families get extra £11,000 handouts
Analysis revealed that the city had highest concentration of families impacted by the change as of April 2025.
May 7, 2026Open source
Birmingham City to host Barcelona in pre-season friendly
Birmingham City are set to host European giants Barcelona this summer as part of the Spanish club's pre-season schedule.
May 6, 2026Open source
Gas prices surge in Alabama as global supply issues ripple through economy, UAB economist says
As gas prices continue to climb across Alabama, a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) economist says the spike is being driven by global supply disrupt...
May 6, 2026Open source
St. Paul & the Broken Bones offer throwback soul with new album, tour
St. Paul & the Broken Bones frontman Paul Janeway talks about the Birmingham, Alabama octet's newest album, released on the band's label.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Calera Police search for stolen vehicle suspect along I-65
Police say just before 5 p.m., a Calera patrol unit saw a vehicle that had been reported as stolen in Tennessee. The officer turned on his lights and siren a...
May 15, 2026Open source
Pelham YMCA prepares for busy summer pool season with safety focus
The Pelham YMCA is preparing for another busy summer pool season by hiring and training lifeguards, reviewing emergency plans and encouraging families to pri...
May 15, 2026Open source
Alabaster residents shocked by higher sewer bills
Some residents in Alabaster are frustrated after opening their sewer bills to find charges far higher than they expected — and some say they’re paying ov...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Michelin-recognized Hidden Omakase damaged after SUV crashes into Houston restaurant
A Houston sushi gem faces uncertainty after an SUV crash damaged its Michelin-recognized chef's counter.
May 19, 2026Open source
Federal court sets May 22 hearing on new Alabama congressional map
The court will decide whether to grant the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction that will require the state to use remedial map.
May 16, 2026Open source
Lincoln County native and Alabama police officer killed in on-duty crash
A Lincoln County native who served as a police officer in Alabama was killed in an on-duty crash Thursday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
Huntsville City Schools offer free breakfast, lunch this summer
Huntsville City Schools will start serving free summer meals to children next month.
May 16, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder in Huntsville death investigation that led to officer-involved shooting
Police identified a man charged with murder following a Huntsville death investigation that led to an officer-involved shooting that in April.
May 12, 2026Open source
Need to know: Alabama’s primary elections May 19
Alabama’s primary elections will move forward as planned on Tuesday, May 19, with Republican candidates for several local offices and two statewide constit...
May 12, 2026Open source
Alabama House race in Jacksonville area draws a crowded field
Five candidates want to represent a Jacksonville-area Alabama House district. And that’s actually a smaller field than the last contest. In 2022, seven can...
May 12, 2026Open source
Former Huntsville school aide wanted for child abuse
Police are searching for a former Huntsville City Schools special education aide accused of throwing that student to the ground.
May 11, 2026Open source
Southbound 59 at 288 closed all weekend to demolish Alabama Street Bridge, TxDOT says
A stretch of the Southwest Freeway will be closed all weekend as part of the Alabama Street bridge demolition project, TxDOT announced.
May 9, 2026Open source
Houston traffic: US-59, SH-288 closures due to Alabama Street bridge demolition
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
May 9, 2026Open source
Fyffe High School senior to graduate with two college degrees
Next week, a Fyffe High School senior will receive two degrees from Northeast Alabama Community College before walking at her high school graduation just day...
May 9, 2026Open source
Ala. hospital adds pediatric critical care transport ambulance
Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care unit will transport critically ill infants and children across North Alabama and southern Tennessee.
May 9, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Tuscumbia, truck driver left scene
A motorcyclist was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital in stable condition after a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Dickson Street and Second Street.
May 8, 2026Open source
Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue to hold community block party
The second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration will be Saturday, May 16, at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center.
May 8, 2026Open source
Handley High School recognizes nearly 100 students for academic achievement
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May 6, 2026Open source
FBI Reportedly Investigating Journalist After Kash Patel's Drinking Story, Bureau Denies
Kash Patel is reportedly pulling out all the stops to find out who spilled the beans about his alleged drinking habits.
May 6, 2026Open source
FBI Opens Criminal Leak Investigation Over Atlantic Story About Kash Patel | Report
Agents are probing journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick over leaks involving Patel’s alleged heavy drinking, according to MS NOW.
May 6, 2026Open source
FBI Now Targeting Reporter Behind Damning Keystone Kash Story
One source says the agents involved “know they are not supposed to do this.”
May 6, 2026Open source
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Birmingham is in Shelby County, Alabama.
Region: North Alabama
ZIP Codes
35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35219, 35220, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35231, 35232, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35236, 35237, 35238, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35246, 35249, 35253, 35254, 35255, 35259, 35260, 35261, 35266, 35270, 35282, 35283, 35285, 35287, 35288, 35290, 35291, 35292, 35293, 35294, 35295, 35296, 35297, 35298
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Texas tribe to open new casino on southern reservation
The temporary location will have a groundbreaking ceremony in June, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas recently announced.
May 22, 2026Open source
Montrose home invasion suspect met resident on dating app
A man is in custody after allegedly forcing his way into a Montrose home on West Alabama Street after meeting a resident on a dating app, police report.
May 22, 2026Open source
Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Alabama's bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murder who was found by lower courts to...
May 21, 2026Open source
Gulf Coast Amtrak train heading to New Orleans hits woman on tracks near Mobile, officials say
An Amtrak train traveling on the Mardi Gras Service route from Mobile to New Orleans hit and killed a woman on the tracks in Irvington, Alabama.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former University of Alabama president named sole finalist for UF’s top job
A former University of Alabama president, Stuart Bell, has been named sole finalist for the University of Florida's top job, and UF's board of trustees could...
May 19, 2026Open source
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Republican primaries in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and more reveal whether voters still follow Trump’s endorsements and punish his critics
May 19, 2026Open source
Michelin-recognized Hidden Omakase damaged after SUV crashes into Houston restaurant
A Houston sushi gem faces uncertainty after an SUV crash damaged its Michelin-recognized chef's counter.
May 19, 2026Open source
Auburn grad who just landed dream job allegedly shot and killed by boyfriend's father in Alabama
An Alabama man is facing charges two months after allegedly shooting his son's 22-year-old girlfriend, who was a recent Auburn University graduate and had ju...
May 17, 2026Open source
Federal court sets May 22 hearing on new Alabama congressional map
The court will decide whether to grant the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction that will require the state to use remedial map.
May 16, 2026Open source
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