Birmingham AL

The jury in a federal defamation trial brought by Drummond Inc. found in favor of the Birmingham-based company, ruling that the attorney who accused them of misdeeds in Colombia knew his claims were false. Attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization, International Rights Advocates, had accused the coal...

A Chinese restaurant that has been serving customers for nearly 25 years in Trussville is aiming to reopen next month. The Palace Chinese Restaurant closed last April after almost a quarter century, with its owners saying they hoped to relocate. In August, the owners announced they had found a new...

Raccoons are the primary wildlife rabies vector in Alabama, with recent 2025/2026 cases confirmed in Baldwin, Jackson, and Jefferson counties. Wildlife officials are warning Alabama residents to watch for oral rabies vaccine baits that will be distributed from the air. The effort is part of the United States...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bill that would expand Alabama law enforcement’s power on immigration enforcement was met with significant criticism during a public hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 13 would enable state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into memorandum of agreement...

A look at a historic pump facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. caw-al.gov/about-us/cahaba-museum-conference-center/. This month, we had the chance to speak with Denecia Stinson, the museum coordinator for Central Alabama Water’s Historic Cahaba Pumping Station in Birmingham, Alabama. As several of our editors are...

Daniel Briggs never imagined he would one day become a chef. His early path led him to study religion, followed by a career in real estate. Yet midway through that profession, Briggs realized his heart wasn’t in it. “My father told me to make a list of 10 things...

This is CBS 42's attempt at trying to establish a definitive history of pizza in Alabama, chronicling the first establishments to serve the the popular food in some of the biggest cities in the state.

Alabama man Billy Keith Hamilton, 42, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison on a supervised release revocation for illegal possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Annemarie C. Axon also sentenced Hamilton to 27 consecutive months in prison after he plead guilty to charges of being a felon in...

A law firm has concluded its investigation of alleged misconduct of Birmingham’s former top economic developer and recommended that his employer, Prosper Portland, take no action against him, Oregon Live reported. Cornell Wesley, who left Birmingham in July 2025 to take a similar job in Portland, was investigated...

Alabama is known for barbecue , but now its Mexican cuisine is stealing the spotlight. For Tasting Table, great Mexican cuisine is defined by fresh, deeply flavored dishes, handmade tortillas , vibrant salsas and respect for regional traditions . In a national search that weighed reviews, awards and cooking methods,...