city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Demonstrators gather in Railroad Park to protest during a “No Kings: Vote Early” protest in Birmingham, AL on 10/17/26.
Photos: Eric Kiekeben/al.com
66-year-old identified as man killed when tree hit Birmingham home as Isaias swept Alabama
al.com/news/2026/10/66-year-old-identified-as-man-killed-when-tree-hit-birmingham-home-as-isaias-swept-alabama.html
“No Kings” rallies returned to Alabama Saturday, with gatherings in Birmingham, Mobile and other cities. This time, protesters put a major focus on voter ... Show more
One dead, one rescued when tree hits Birmingham house as Isaias sweeps Alabama: One person was killed when a tree crashed into an east Birmingham home early ...
al.com/news/2026/10/one-dead-one-rescued-when-tree-hits-birmingham-house-as-isaias-sweeps-alabama.html
Hundreds of arrests, 12 children found and drug seized as part of north Alabama FBI, police crackdown
al.com/news/huntsville/2026/10/hundreds-of-arrests-12-children-found-and-drug-seized-as-part-of-north-alabama-fbi-police-crackdown.html
‘We ain’t going nowhere’: Families seek answers in UAB missing organ cases: A lawyer said UAB and Alabama prisons benefitted from an illegal deal that targeted a ...
al.com/news/2026/10/we-aint-going-nowhere-families-seek-answers-in-uab-missing-organ-cases.html
A massive apartment complex fire continues to burn in Birmingham. Birmingham Fire & Rescue crews have been on the scene for more than two hours at the 2700 ... Show more
One Saturday at a time: How a Birmingham dad turned loneliness into community: After moving to Birmingham and struggling to find his footing as a new father ...
wbhm.org/local-news/2026-10-14/one-saturday-at-a-time-how-a-birmingham-dad-turned-loneliness-into-community
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After spotting ESPN’s Jess Sims with a giant Oatmeal Creme Pie during College GameDay, Nick Saban headed over for a closer look and ... Show more
After six years in Alabama, the Rev. Erica Cooper has moved on.
Baptist woman pastor leaves Birmingham pulpit after six years al.com
‘The best band is the most disciplined band’: Inside the stunning revival at historic Birmingham school
al.com/news/2026/10/the-best-band-is-the-most-disciplined-band-inside-the-stunning-revival-at-historic-birmingham-school.html
Former Birmingham mayor’s aide ordered to show documents proving she was eligible to seek office
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/10/former-birmingham-mayors-aide-ordered-to-show-documents-proving-she-was-eligible-to-seek-office.html
Mitchell poll shows Abdul El-Sayed leading Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race
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Birmingham remains on pace to end 2026 with the lowest murder tally in 75 years, just two years after city’s deadliest year ... Show more
Birmingham on track to end 2026 with lowest murder tally since 1951
Birmingham on track to end 2026 with lowest murder tally since 1951
Trains periodically blocked routes in and out of Furnace Fest throughout the weekend, creating delays for some attendees. The annual punk and hardcore music ... Show more
Thousands without power in Alabama following Isaias, when will it come back on?: Over 31,000 Alabama Power customers are still without power after Post-Tropical ...
al.com/news/mobile/2026/10/thousands-without-power-in-alabama-following-isaias-when-will-it-come-back-on.html
Civil rights icon Andrew Young returns to Birmingham at 94: ‘Election day is judgment day’
al.com/news/2026/10/civil-rights-icon-andrew-young-returns-to-birmingham-at-94-election-day-is-judgment-day.html
Cats found sealed in plastic boxes and dumped in Birmingham alley: The RSPCA is investigating after the cats were found struggling to breathe.
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Mayor rejects Tuberville’s latest threat to send National Guard to fight crime in Alabama cities
al.com/news/2026/09/mayor-rejects-tubervilles-latest-threat-to-send-national-guard-to-fight-crime-in-alabama-cities.html
Iconic Alabama restaurant praised as having the biggest ‘cult following’ in the state
al.com/life/2026/10/iconic-alabama-restaurant-praised-as-having-the-biggest-cult-following-in-the-state.html
58-year-old Alabama motorcyclist killed in weekend crash: Nothing further is available as troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/10/58-year-old-alabama-motorcyclist-killed-in-weekend-crash.html
Birmingham’s Summit shopping center purchased for $508 million: Since opening almost 30 years ago, it is the most-visited retail destination in Alabama ...
al.com/news/2026/10/birminghams-summit-shopping-center-purchased-for-508-million.html
Blue Cross reverses decision, will cover treatment for Birmingham man who suffered brain bleed
al.com/news/2026/09/blue-cross-reverses-decision-will-cover-treatment-for-birmingham-man-who-suffered-brain-bleed.html
Archibald: The university that saved this town now just wants to save itself : The issue today is dumber than Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s flying furry conspiracy ...
al.com/news/2026/09/archibald-the-university-that-saved-this-town-now-just-wants-to-save-itself.html
Family desperate to find 82-year-old missing from Birmingham since Saturday: Joseph James Turner walked away from his younger brother's repast on Saturday and ...
al.com/news/2026/09/family-desperate-to-find-82-year-old-missing-from-birmingham-since-saturday.html
Alabama university’s nursing program breaks into top 10 in the country: The University of Alabama at Birmingham's move up the ranks places their program in “the ...
al.com/news/2026/09/alabama-universitys-nursing-program-breaks-into-top-10-in-the-country.html
There's a new state law requiring that “all state and local entities and their employees” use the term Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico ... Show more
The last day will come two days after its eighth anniversary.
Birmingham-area brewery closing after 8 years: ‘Thank you for believing in this’ mrf.lu
The product now reaches one in four U.S. households.
Fast-growing Birmingham company earns more than $1 billion in annual retail sales al.com
When the Birmingham Museum of Art first opened in 1951, no Black art was hung on its walls. Since then, the museum has accumulated more than 1 ... Show more
Doug Jones ‘troubled’ by connection between Flock cameras, Alabama Power: "Alabama Power ... is the middleman, and they are not only making money ...
al.com/news/2026/09/doug-jones-troubled-by-connection-between-flock-cameras-alabama-power.html
‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s foster son arrested in Alabama : Jamar Marquis Goff allegedly hit a UAB police officer and was found with a glass pipe and a ...
al.com/news/2026/09/the-pioneer-woman-ree-drummonds-foster-son-arrested-in-alabama.html
DA rules deadly shooting by Birmingham police justifiable as Black Lives Matter plans protests
al.com/crime/2026/09/da-rules-deadly-shooting-by-birmingham-police-justifiable-as-black-lives-matter-plans-protests.html
Why Dana Nessel endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's US Senate race: Attorney General Dana Nessel had previously endorsed the pro-Israel U.S. Rep ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/22/dana-nessel-jewish-democrat-abdul-el-sayed-mike-rogers-us-senate-endorsement/91887147007/
Billboard group challenges Tuberville’s push for data centers : A grassroots Democratic group is taking on Alabama's data center boom with billboards that ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/09/billboard-group-challenges-tubervilles-push-for-data-centers.html
Comeback Town: Mountain Brook woman writes beautiful love letter to Birmingham: For any professional and family thinking about moving here, I want to share with ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/09/comeback-town-mountain-brook-woman-writes-beautiful-love-letter-to-birmingham.html
Former UAB police officer accused of using databases in chop shop scheme now indicted
al.com/crime/2026/09/former-uab-police-officer-accused-of-using-databases-in-chop-shop-scheme-now-indicted.html
Here's how to be in the room where it happens, for cheap. A digital lottery gives fans a chance to buy discounted tickets for the hit musical ... Show more
Want $10 tickets to see ‘Hamilton’ in Alabama? Here’s how to get them
Want $10 tickets to see ‘Hamilton’ in Alabama? Here’s how to get them
Comeback Town: Big loss for Birmingham - our old Alabama State Fair: If you never experienced the Alabama State Fair at the Birmingham Fairgrounds in those days ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/09/comeback-town-big-loss-for-birmingham-our-old-alabama-state-fair.html
Birmingham initiative launched to reach thousands of inactive voters ahead of Nov. 3 election
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/09/birmingham-initiative-launched-to-reach-thousands-of-inactive-voters-ahead-of-nov-3-election.html
Data center company sued again in Birmingham – by a Regions Bank shareholder: The lawsuit filed in early September focuses on the sale of the property from ...
al.com/business/2026/09/data-center-company-sued-again-in-birmingham-by-a-regions-bank-shareholder.html
The closure of an Alabama paper mill could have a $7 billion economic impact: In March, pulp and tissue company Domtar announced the idling of the Talladega ...
al.com/business/2026/09/the-closure-of-an-alabama-paper-mill-could-have-a-7-billion-economic-impact.html
Body found outside Birmingham house in 2020 identified as man who vanished from Michigan
al.com/news/2026/09/body-found-outside-birmingham-house-in-2020-identified-as-man-who-vanished-from-michigan.html
The U.S. Coast Guard celebrated the first graduation of its Leadership and Management School at the former Birmingham-Southern College campus ... Show more
First Coast Guard class graduates from Birmingham-Southern campus
First Coast Guard class graduates from Birmingham-Southern campus
UAB expects its largest freshman class ever in fall 2026: UAB is projecting its largest freshman class in university history, with roughly 2 ...
al.com/news/2026/09/uab-expects-its-largest-freshman-class-ever-in-fall-2026.html
That time an Alabama man met a ‘Rocky Horror’ star (and didn’t realize it was Tim Curry)
al.com/life/2021/10/that-time-an-alabama-man-met-a-rocky-horror-star-and-didnt-realize-it-was-tim-curry.html
Key FactsMedia Report Tim Curry’s Death at 80
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Born in Cheshire on April 19, 1946, Curry entered the stage world after studying drama and English and had an early success with „Hair“ in 1968.
- He played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in „The Rocky Horror Show“ from 1973, while the 1975 screen version, „Rocky Horror Picture Show“, expanded his international fame.
- Curry also earned recognition as Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s „It“ and as King Arthur in „Spamalot“ from 2005.
- Following a stroke in 2012, Curry used a wheelchair and continued performing, while multiple media outlets consistently reported that he had died.
I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania.— Dr. Frank-N-Furter, fictional character in The Rocky Horror Show / Rocky Horror Picture Show (sung as the character)
Coca-Cola United opens $350 million headquarters, a new visual gateway for Birmingham
al.com/news/2026/09/coca-cola-united-opens-350-million-headquarters-a-new-visual-gateway-for-birmingham.html
Your car is being tracked across Birmingham. The city won’t say what happens to the data
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/your-car-is-being-tracked-across-birmingham-the-city-wont-say-what-happens-to-the-data.html
Birmingham native named Clemson’s starting quarterback vs. LSU: Teams face off Saturday night in Baton Rouge
al.com/sports/2026/09/birmingham-native-named-clemsons-starting-quarterback-vs-lsu.html
Southern LGBTQ+ history group leaves ‘hostile’ Alabama after 3 years of cuts, attacks
al.com/news/2026/08/southern-lgbtq-history-group-leaves-hostile-alabama-after-3-years-of-cuts-attacks.html
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh addresses the altercation between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud and shares his perspective on the incident ... Show more
Chicago Sky coach discusses altercation between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud
Chicago Sky coach discusses altercation between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud
Key FactsEnes Kanter Freedom Ejected From Indiana-Chicago Game
Aug 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- After Natasha Cloud confronted him late in the third quarter, security escorted Freedom from the court area.
- Cloud yelled and pointed toward him; Freedom raised his arms and took one step onto the court as security and several Sky players moved between them.
- Freedom wore a black shirt stating that a woman is an adult human female and joined a small pregame rally supporting Sophie Cunningham.
- Chicago lost 113-90 to Indiana, while Cloud later met with team and league security and did not speak to the media.
"I told her she wasn't," Marsh said. "I told her that we all embrace her as someone that protects our team and protects people that need to be protected and so Tash is always going to stand on that, and we stand for Tash."— Chicago coach Tyler Marsh said after the Sky's 113-90 loss
That time Dolly Parton performed in Alabama, and left us wanting more: The country superstar played a rare show in Birmingham in December 2005 ...
al.com/life/2026/08/that-time-dolly-parton-performed-in-alabama-and-left-us-wanting-more.html
Police shoot, kill man they chased to UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham hospital parking deck
al.com/crime/2026/08/police-firefighters-swarm-uab-st-vincents-birmingham-hospital-as-gunshots-fired.html
Comeback Town: Alabama sabotaging Birmingham healthcare: Alabama has lost at least seven rural hospitals since 2010. Right now, the Alabama Hospital Association ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/comeback-town-alabama-sabotaging-birmingham-healthcare.html
The new city ordinance applies to data centers and several other types of businesses.
Another Birmingham area city approves a pause on data centers Another Birmingham area city approves a pause on data centers
"The Rivals of Amziah King" was filmed in Birmingham and surrounding areas in summer 2023, and you can see it as soon as Thursday in some places ... Show more
Matthew McConaughey movie filmed in Alabama gets new release date: When you can see it
Matthew McConaughey movie filmed in Alabama gets new release date: When you can see it
Jury awards $5 million against UAB Hospital employer after woman suffers rare form of paralysis
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/jury-awards-5-million-against-uab-hospital-employer-after-woman-suffers-rare-form-of-paralysis.html
Birmingham-area cat cafe closing as lease is ending: Owners wrote in Facebook comments that the business would be closing because landlords didn’t “want [them] ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2026/08/birmingham-area-cat-cafe-closing-after-owner-says-landlord-declined-to-renew-its-lease.html
Tyler Marsh doesn't believe there was any 'ill intent' from his team toward Sophie Cunningham heading into Fever-Sky on Saturday ... Show more
The 69-year-old defense lawyer faces drug trafficking and prison contraband charges after an investigation at Jefferson County Jail ... Show more
Veteran Birmingham defense lawyer arrested on drug trafficking charges
Veteran Birmingham defense lawyer arrested on drug trafficking charges
Alabama animal shelter is taking on an AI data center project in court: The Greater Birmingham Humane Society filed a lawsuit earlier this month in a bid to ...
businessinsider.com/alabama-animal-shelter-ai-data-center-project-lawsuit-2026-7
The Alabama Attorney General’s office says it is working with the Trump administration to fight money that was headed to Alabama ... Show more
‘Due process followed without prejudice’: Government on UN Special Rapporteurs’ concern over SIR
‘Due process followed without prejudice’: Government on UN Special Rapporteurs’ concern over SIR
Another Alabama city interested in recently folded Birmingham Stallions: ‘We would welcome the opportunity’
al.com/sports/2026/07/another-alabama-city-interested-in-recently-folded-birmingham-stallions-we-would-welcome-the-opportunity.html
