Birmingham AL

Nothing beats sitting down to a delicious meal you didn’t have to cook! This is especially true on a holiday when you want to enjoy the festivities and people around you. This Easter, several Birmingham businesses are offering holiday meals to enjoy at home so YOU can put down the apron and enjoy the celebrations....

When the Trussville City Council approved a development agreement on Thursday with Blackwater Real Estate (BRE Main Street) for a proposed grocery store, the incentive package represented a departure from previous incentive agreements.

After years in the making, on Monday, April 6, Helena will open the doors of its new city hall building, which is more than 30,000 square feet and cost about $24.5 million. Approved by the former Helena administration, the new city hall building has been a controversial topic among community members. Helena Mayor...

The City of Birmingham is hosting a free Spring Festival on Sunday, March 29, from 1–4 p.m. at Railroad Park (1600 1st Ave. South). Families can enjoy an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, a DJ, food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, free Coca-Cola samples, photos with Buddy the Bunny, and fun giveaways. A UniverSoul...

The remains of Maj. Alex Klinner are scheduled to return to Birmingham later this month, with an on-base ceremony planned to mark the dignified transfer. The 117th Air Refueling Wing and the 99th Air Refueling Squadron will hold the ceremony March 28, 2026. The event will not be open to the public.

Since we had a piece on dimes last week I guess it’s appropriate we include a story on pennies -- or the future lack of pennies -- today. Criticism has been growing since the new-ish Central Alabama Water Board announced last week that it was ending the practice of putting fluoride in drinking water, reports AL.com’s...

Patio sitting and sipping wine over a delicious dinner is what warm, spring weather was made for. Birmingham is kind of a pro when it comes to outdoor dining, and we’ve gathered a few local spots that go above and beyond to bring you a dreamy experience. This guide...

If you haven’t visited Five Points South lately, you’ll be amazed with what you see. Clean and Safe ambassadors patrol the district. There are no encampments in the park. The unhoused are being proactively connected to the. services they need. Five Points South is re-emerging right before my...

City of Clay council members said their relationship with the Clay Pinson Chamber of Commerce may be irreparably “broken” during a Tuesday evening council meeting. A funding dispute between city leadership and the chamber of commerce has resulted in a rift between the two entities. City leadership said they will have...

River Bank & Trust is celebrating a new chapter when it comes to helping the people of Alabama with all their banking needs! The official grand opening to its new Birmingham region headquarters at 1100 Montgomery Highway occurred on March 19, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of...