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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police have launched an investigation after responding to the scene of an unclassified death Tuesday morning. Police were called to the 2300 block of Mayfield Avenue June 23 around 6:44 am. We will update this story when more information becomes available. Get news alerts in...

The movie star Gregory Peck, Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” didn’t just read the script as he prepared to bring to life the greatest movie hero of the 20th century. He studied the lines until he didn’t need to think of them. He studied the...

The first day of class for Birmingham City Schools students is Aug. 10, 2026. See any mistakes or changes on this calendar? Email [email protected] to let us know. Aug. 5District Professional Development (no students) Aug. 6In-School Professional Development (no students) Aug. 7Institute/Teacher Workday (no studen

John Carroll Catholic High School's English Department will host a free Sophomore Summer Reading Bootcamp July 13-16 for incoming 10th grade students. The optional program is designed to help sophomores prepare for their required summer reading assignment and the academic expectations of sophomore English classes. Sess

The McAdory community is invited to come together for an evening celebrating faith, family, freedom, and community at McAdory Community Connect Night 4th of July Celebration on Sunday, June 28, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church located at 4809 Bell Hill Road in Bessemer. The free, family-friendly event begins at

As our votes for Shelby County Hitter of the Year and Pitcher of the Year showed, it’s pretty hard to get my colleagues and me to agree on much. Except for Coach of the Year, that is. In a crowded field of three deserving candidates, including Thompson’s Frankie Perez...

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour, presented by Mobil 1, is making a stop in the Birmingham area Saturday.

MONTGOMERY – Veteran Birmingham broadcast journalist Scott Griffin has been named by Executive Director Heath Harmon as the new Director of Communications for the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Harmon said Griffin will be joining the staff on Thursday, June 25. He is replacing Ron Ingram, who retired Decembe

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Khalil Tamper talks about Harvard University, he doesn't talk about rankings or prestige. "Harvard has always been a dream school of mine," the Ramsay High School student said. Next month, that dream gets a little closer to reality. Tamper is one of 10 Birmingham City...

Graduates of Birmingham City Schools who missed the opportunity to take advantage of Birmingham Promise may have a second chance at college under a pilot program being launched this summer. The Second Chance Scholarship will be available for up to 15 students who graduated from 2023-2026, who have never received...