14 MLK weekend events in Birmingham—Jan. 16-18
We’ve got an exciting weekend ahead, Birmingham! From sports games to concerts, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re resting or looking for adventure, we’ve got you covered. Looking for ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy? Learn more here. What’s open and closed on MLK Day?...
The Pulled Pork Sandwich At This No-Fuss BBQ Joint In Alabama Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In Alabama, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s practically a religion. And if you’re looking for a place where the faithful gather to worship at the altar of smoked meat, Golden Rule Bar-B-Q in Irondale might just be your new cathedral. The moment you walk through the door,...
Birmingham man followed random victims in violent home invasion robbery
A Birmingham man has been convicted in a 2023 robbery and home invasion at a northern Jefferson County home. A jury on Thursday found 22-year-old Kevin Lee Underwood guilty of multiple counts of burglary, robbery and kidnapping. He was acquitted of attempted murder. A 31-year-old woman and a juvenile girl...
79 workers laid off at SalonCentric facility in central Alabama
A salon distributor will be closing its facility in McCalla, putting 79 employees out of work.
Booker T. Washington Students Attend Gov. Kay Ivey’s Final State of the State address
Students from Booker T. Washington K-8 School in Birmingham traveled to Montgomery to attend Gov. Kay Ivey’s final State of the State address, where the school was recognized for its remarkable improvements. “It feels like a very good experience that we are going to have in our lives,” said...
Two Women Dead After Minivan Hit by Train in Birmingham
Two women were killed early Friday morning when their minivan was struck by a freight train in southwest Birmingham, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The victims were identified as 47-year-old Carolyn Elaine Berry and 36-year-old Aldereka Laqulla Ikes, both residents of Birmingham. The crash...
Birmingham, AL: 20–40% Chance of Snow Saturday Night Into Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – A developing weather pattern could bring light winter precipitation to the Birmingham area late Saturday night into Sunday, though confidence remains limited, according to the National...
Dermatology and Skin Care Center adds new doctor, nurse practitioner
The Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham at 2470 Rocky Ridge Road recently welcomed Dr. Elizabeth Chase and certified registered nurse practitioner Hannah George to the practice. Chase, a Jackson, Mississippi, native, earned her undergraduate degree in art and biology from the University of Mississippi,...
Walker County’s Hidden Gems: Horse Creek Golf Course
If you didn’t know Horse Creek Golf Course was there, you could drive right past it without realizing what you were missing. Located just off Highway 78 in Dora, the course doesn’t announce itself in a big way. There’s no flashy entrance or oversized signage, but once you turn in and make your way onto the property,...
I-380 carjacking, officer-involved shooting suspect now facing federal charges
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The carjacking suspect who exchanged gunfire with law enforcement following a high-speed chase on I-380 is now facing federal charges. Samuel Reese III, 32, of Center Point, Alabama, is charged with assault of a federal officer or employee in federal court from the December 31, 2025,...
