Birmingham City Schools Media Team Wins Three National Awards For Public Relations
The Strategy and Communications Department of Birmingham City Schools (known colloquially as BCS Media) has earned three School Communication Awards for Publications and Digital Media Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). “These wins are a direct reflection of the creativity, dedicat
Mitchell Defends Smith, Calling the AG’s Attempts to Silence Him “Cowardly and Wrong”
BIRMINGHAM, AL—The Alabama Attorney General’s Office yesterday issued a statement attacking former Montgomery Police Officer Cody Smith, who has linked arms with the Jay Mitchell campaign in recent months. In the years since his trial, which garnered nationwide attention, Smith has been the target of violent death thre
Birmingham woman killed during reported assault identified
A 31-year-old woman was identified as the victim of a deadly assault over the weekend.
4-Star 2028 Safety CJ Craig-James Recaps Legends Camp Event, Eyeing Decision in Coming Months
Four-star (Birmingham, AL) safety CJ Craig-James is eyeing a commitment decision in the next few months after spending his Sunday down in Coral Gables for the Hurricanes annual Legends Camp. "I’ve been traveling a long time visiting schools, so I plan to make a decision in the next few months...
Comeback Town: Foreign company wants a 79-acre AI factory in our neighborhood. Speak up...
Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. This week’s guest columnist is Allison Black Cornelius. A foreign-owned tech company wants to build a massive 79-acre AI Mega Factory in Oxmoor Valley that consumes as much electricity as 200,000 homes and requires enor
New urology clinic opens in Birmingham area
UAB Medicine recently opened a new urology clinic at UAB St. Vincent’s East as a part of an effort to expand specialty care in the eastern Birmingham area. The clinic will provide both urology and gastroenterology care.
Young filmmaker premieres anti-gun violence film at local church
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Gun violence across the city and the country inspired a young filmmaker to re-create a film he and his brother made six years ago about the impact gun violence has on a community. Dozens of people packed the family life center at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist...
I-65 Northbound blocked by traffic incident, near MM 237
The Alabaster Police Department (APD) are with emergency crews on I-65NB at the 237MM for a traffic incident. The road will be blocked for an unknown amount of time. APD urges drivers to expect delays or take an alternate route. We'll provide updates when the road is clear.
Year 2 under Bates brings optimism to Shades Valley
George Bates understood that his first year at Shades Valley would be challenging.
‘Significant damage’ in Midfield structure fire
No one but the house was hurt in a structure fire that destroyed part of a Midfield home. Midfield Fire and Rescue (MFR) responded to reports of a house burning in the 500 block of Lovoy Street. MFR said that the structure was significantly damaged in the blaze, reducing that...
