Event captures memories of Freedom Riders’ heroic journey between Anniston and Birmingham
It was one of the darkest moments in Alabama history.
It was one of the darkest moments in Alabama history.
Earlier this week, the United Way of Central Alabama announced that they awarded the second round of United Way Community Crisis Fund grants. For the month of May, sixty-nine nonprofit organizations and agencies will receive $388,317 in United Way’s five-county…
May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day? Say no more! It’s not like we needed an excuse to enjoy chocolate chip cookies, but this day makes it even easier to do so. Check out these local spots perfect for celebrating…
“You don’t know when your last play is going to be.” That is the message McAdory High School head football coach and athletic director Bart Sessions has been giving his student-athletes for years.
On May 5, the Alabama Senate unanimously passed a resolution that names a portion of I-59/20 after Sgt. Wytasha Carter, a Birmingham police officer killed in the line of duty in 2019. Learn more.
A Southern tale as old as time—the good ole meat and three combo. When you can’t make it to your mom’s house for a homemade meal, you can count on these local meat and three restaurants to cook up a…
With the arrival of a global pandemic comes a new reality for citizens and businesses alike. We checked in with the community in and around Birmingham and asked how businesses were responding and being affected. Here’s what you had to…
The Magic City is home to countless cultural influences that contribute to our city’s vibrant culture. In the 1920s and 1930s, Tuxedo Junction stood within the Ensley neighborhood. Its dance halls brimmed with the latest jazz music and dances—including the…
On Tuesday, with the approval of the city council, Birmingham extended its mandatory face covering ordinance to May 22.
How easy is it for us to take for granted having a safe place to lay our heads at night? For many members of our Birmingham community, that is not part of their reality. Here are seven local organizations helping…
Beginning May 11th, Birmingham Highland Park neighbors Independent Presbyterian Church (IPC) and Rojo are launching a partnership to help provide free meals to individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity.
According to a Birmingham City Council news release, a plan has been announced to redevelop the vacant Century Plaza Mall into a 200,000 square-foot logistics center that could bring over 300 jobs to the Eastwood neighborhood.
Since most of us are at home for a majority of our days, loungewear has become our new uniform. Might as well be comfy and fashionable while we’re at it. Here are some local Birmingham shops that make it easy…
Even though time may feel a bit warped right now, there’s still plenty of business that needs to occur. Tags must be renewed, bills must be paid, marriage licenses must be issued, etc. Jefferson County is making it easy for…
It’s a name we all know and love. Rodney Scott’s BBQ has become one of Birmingham’s go-to for some stomp-down good barbecue. Looks like the BBQ Hall of Fame took notice and now the founder, Rodney Scott has been announced…