Birmingham AL

Drivers in Birmingham are seeing some relief at the pump. Average gasoline prices across the Birmingham area fell 11.3 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the average price to $3.68 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's latest survey of 550 stations in the metro area. Prices are now 34.7...

West Alabama residents can expect a stretch of wet weather this week, bringing multiple rounds of rain and the potential for heavy downpours at times.

Five people were arrested following a narcotics investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at a residence in McCalla, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Detectives with the Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, working alongside the Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Team and other sp

MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. — As temperatures rise and lawn maintenance activity increases, city officials are reminding residents and landscaping crews about restrictions on when commercial lawn equipment can be operated in residential areas. According to the City of Mountain Brook, commercial lawn equipment is not permitted

A national retailer that was approaching its 9-year anniversary of doing business at the Meadowbrook Mall has ceased operations. Hibbett Sports, a Birmingham, Alabama-based athletic wear and sporting good store, is now blank storefront at the Bridgeport retail hub. The. closing took place as the company recently announ

The victim was identified by authorities as Birmingham resident Jorge Fonseca

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. This week’s guest columnist is Don Erwin. Many fine articles have been published about George Barber’s life and accomplishments. I would like to add a personal perspective. I first met George about...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man Saturday afternoon. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded just before 4 p.m. June 13 to a report of a person shot at 260 West Valley Avenue. When officers arrived,...

A map, a clue, and a mystery animal hiding somewhere in the zoo. That is all your family needs for a free adventure in Alabama that turns a simple visit into a treasure hunt. You will follow cryptic hints to discover hidden creatures, from a snoozing snow leopard to a chattering tropical bird. The kids become detective

These 10 retirement towns prove you can find a desirable home in a pleasant area for $150,000, all while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle on a modest budget.