city in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
USA Today says the best small town in the South is --- where?: And no Alabama towns cracked the top 10?
al.com/news/2024/04/usa-today-says-the-best-small-town-in-the-south-is-where.html
After 168 years, Birmingham-Southern College will cease operations on May 31, 2024 following a unanimous decision from the school's board of trustees ... Show more www.al.com/educationlab/2024/03/birmingham-southern-college-will-close-may-31-as-loan-bill-fails-to-gain-support.html
Man shot by police after chase from Vestavia Hills to Georgia has died: The ordeal began in the predawn hours when Hoover police responded to a call of shots ...
al.com/news/2024/04/man-shot-by-police-after-chase-from-vestavia-hills-to-georgia-has-died.html
Which Alabama HS baseball team is No. 1 in the nation?: Central-Phenix City is No. 1 in the latest Baseball American high school rankings.
al.com/highschoolsports/2024/03/the-nations-no-1-high-school-baseball-team-resides-in-alabama.html
For the first time, Alabama has released a plan to dramatically cut the state’s greenhouse gas emissions over the next 25 years ... Show more www.al.com/news/2024/03/alabama-unveils-roadmap-to-cut-greenhouse-gases-dramatically-over-next-25-years.html
Miss Alabama’s Teen 2024: Meet 38 teens competing for the crown: A new winner will be crowned on Sunday, March 10, at at Thompson High School in Alabaster.
al.com/life/2024/03/miss-alabamas-teen-2024-meet-38-teens-competing-for-the-crown.html
Vestavia principal laughed at video of special education student: Reports: A parent claims the principal violated her child's privacy by sharing a ...
al.com/educationlab/2024/03/vestavia-principal-laughed-at-video-of-special-education-student-reports.html
‘He gave me my world back’: JCSO lieutenant donates kidney to Vestavia officer he’d never met
al.com/news/2024/03/he-gave-me-my-world-back-jcso-lieutenant-donates-kidney-to-vestavia-officer-hed-never-met.html
Alabama unveils roadmap to cut greenhouse gases dramatically over next 25 years: “This is the first time Alabama has had a statewide inventory and a roadmap [to ...
al.com/news/2024/03/alabama-unveils-roadmap-to-cut-greenhouse-gases-dramatically-over-next-25-years.html
Popular Cajun-themed sports bar opening newest Alabama location in Madison: The sports bar features dishes such as Cajundillas, Boudin Balls and Alligator Bites ...
al.com/news/2024/02/popular-cajun-themed-sports-bar-opening-newest-alabama-location-in-madison.html
Alabama Senate may soon consider revised Birmingham-Southern loan bill: The bill would replace State Treasurer Young Boozer as head of the loan program and make ...
al.com/news/2024/03/alabama-senate-may-soon-consider-revised-birmingham-southern-loan-bill.html
Amber Alert issued for missing Alabama 1-year-old, suspected abductor: Christopher Lynn Burge, 33, and Prince Burge, a one-year-old, may be traveling in a white ...
al.com/news/2024/02/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-alabama-1-year-old-suspected-abductor.html
Archibald: Birmingham-Southern braces for the worst, and Alabama has explaining to do
al.com/news/2024/01/archibald-birmingham-southern-braces-for-the-worst-and-alabama-has-explaining-to-do.html
Crawfish collapse: Low availability, skyrocketing prices for mudbugs in 2024: “I‘ve been doing it for 14 years, I’ve never seen this,” said Derek Linton ...
al.com/news/2024/02/crawfish-collapse-low-availability-skyrocketing-prices-for-mudbugs-in-2024.html
Which Alabama schools are ranked top 25, ‘most improved’? Find out.: These schools measure high in the state for success.
al.com/news/2024/01/which-alabama-schools-are-top-25-most-improved-find-out-here.html
Birmingham pizza restaurant earns national honors: Slice Pizza & Brew wins two PIE Awards presented by the trade publication Pizza Today.
al.com/life/2024/01/birmingham-pizza-restaurant-earns-national-honors.html
Storms down trees in Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills: Wind gusts exceed 50 mph: Trees are down near Samford University in Homewood and in several locations in ...
al.com/news/2023/12/storms-down-trees-in-homewood-hoover-vestavia-hills-wind-gusts-exceed-50-mph.html
This week in HS Sports: Paul Benefield’s remarkable run to 300 wins at Fyffe: Fyffe's next win -- which could come tonight -- will be No. 300 for Paul ...
al.com/highschoolsports/2023/10/this-week-in-hs-sports-paul-benefields-remarkable-run-to-300-wins-at-fyffe.html
Alabama church group home safely after being stuck in Israel amid war: Eleven members of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills were in Israel for a ...
al.com/news/2023/10/alabama-church-group-home-safely-after-being-stuck-in-israel-amid-war.html
25 Alabama burger joints you must try (and what to order): Jot these down, get hungry, and set forth on a burger odyssey for the ages.
al.com/life/2023/09/25-alabama-burger-joints-you-must-try-and-what-to-order.html
‘We feel your prayers’: Alabama church members still trying to get home from Israel
al.com/news/2023/10/we-feel-your-prayers-alabama-church-members-still-trying-to-get-home-from-israel.html
Rickwood Field hosts blues concert, home run derby before construction starts: Construction to renovate the stadium for a Major League Baseball game next year ...
al.com/life/2023/10/rickwood-field-hosts-blues-concert-home-run-derby-before-construction-starts.html
Quick Glance: Blues Concert and Home Run Derby at Rickwood Field before Construction Begins
- Rickwood Field, the oldest baseball park in America, is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
- On Saturday, October 7th, a free blues concert will take place at Rickwood Field, followed by a home run derby on Sunday, October 15th, before the stadium renovation begins for next year's Major League Baseball game.
- Gerald Watkins, Chairman of the Friends of Rickwood, stated that some minor work is currently being done.
- Klesko achieved 278 home runs during his 16-year Major League career.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour will play in AMC Theatres: How to see it in Alabama: Several theaters in Alabama will show the record-breaking concert starting in October ...
al.com/life/2023/08/taylor-swift-eras-tour-will-play-in-amc-theatres-how-to-see-it-in-alabama.html
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift Eras Tour in AMC Theatres: How to Watch in Alabama
- Watch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in theaters, even if you can't attend the concert
- AMC Theatres will screen 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' on thousands of screens in the US, Canada, and Mexico
- The concert was attended by over three million Taylor Swift fans and broke all sales records
- The concert film will be shown in all AMC theaters in the US starting from October 13
Sixty years after a bomb ripped through the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, killing four black girls dressed in their Sunday best ... Show more www.al.com/news/birmingham/2023/09/alabama-congresswoman-honors-victims-of-16th-street-baptist-church-bombing.html
Buffalo Wild Wings GO takeout concept opening first Alabama location: It will feature a walk-up counter, digital menu boards, and limited seating as well as ...
al.com/business/2023/08/buffalo-wild-wings-go-takeout-concept-opening-first-alabama-location.html
Carlee Russell story: What happened to woman who went missing in Alabama?: Carlee Russell falsely claimed she vanished after calling 911 to report seeing a young ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/what-happened-to-carlee-russell-b2428194.html
See Thursday’s final high school football scores: Here are the scores from Thursday's Alabama high school football games.
al.com/sports/2023/08/see-thursdays-final-high-school-football-scores.html
Why the federal government removed the name, ‘Rebel,’ from an Alabama cul-de-sac
al.com/news/2023/09/why-the-federal-government-removed-the-name-rebel-from-an-alabama-cul-de-sac.html
Israeli man shot to death at Alabama moving company warehouse: Foreign Ministry: 44-year-old slain in Birmingham was longtime resident of US; security group says ...
timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-shot-to-death-at-alabama-moving-company-warehouse/
Quick Glance: Israeli Man Fatally Shot in Alabama
- The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the murder of a 44-year-old man in Birmingham, Alabama.
- The man had been living in the US for several years.
- Police discovered the victim with a gunshot wound in a warehouse belonging to Insta Movers.
- No suspects have been apprehended at this time.
Alabama’s best fried chicken: Our readers are clucking about these places: From Muscle Shoals to Mobile, these are some of our readers' favorite fried ...
al.com/life/2023/08/alabamas-best-fried-chicken-our-readers-are-clucking-about-these-places.html
Quick Glance: Alabama's Best Fried Chicken: Unveiling the Top Spots
- We've revealed the top spots for fried chicken in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and all of Alabama.
- Martin's Restaurant in Montgomery is famous for its crispy fried chicken and crusty cornbread muffins.
- The unassuming exterior of Champy's World Famous Fried Chicken in Daphne hides a funky and welcoming interior, a delightful contrast.
- The fried chicken at Publix deserves a category of its own.
Shots fired during police chase, manhunt that began in Vestavia Hills, ended in Birmingham
al.com/news/2023/08/shots-fired-during-police-chase-manhunt-that-began-in-vestavia-hills-ended-in-birmingham-2-of-3-suspects-captured.html
Quick Glance: Shots fired during police pursuit and manhunt in Vestavia Hills and Birmingham
- Two individuals in custody and a third still at large following a police pursuit, manhunt, and shooting that began in Vestavia Hills and ended in Birmingham on August 25, 2023.
- The pursuit extended into northern Birmingham where two suspects - believed to be a male and a female - were apprehended.
- The identity of the shooter was not disclosed.
- Multiple law enforcement officers were present, including Birmingham police and Jefferson County sheriff's deputies.
Vestavia Hills police officer taken to hospital with minor injuries following I-65 crash
al.com/news/2023/08/vestavia-hills-police-officer-taken-to-hospital-with-minor-injuries-following-i-65-crash.html
Carlee Russell: What we know today about woman who vanished on I-459 in Hoover: The 25-year-old told a 911 dispatcher and her family she saw a child wandering ...
al.com/news/2023/07/carlee-russell-what-we-know-today-about-woman-who-vanished-on-i-459-in-hoover.html
Quick Glance: Alabama woman missing after assisting child on highway
- Alabama police report a missing woman who called 911 to report a child walking on an interstate.
- Hoover Police Department confirms 25-year-old Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell and the child she reported as in danger were not found at the scene.
- When she stopped to help, she contacted a family member who lost contact with Russell despite the phone line remaining open.
- Authorities were unable to locate her or the child, and no other calls about a missing child were received.
A roadside disappearance, mystery child and kidnapping claims: What happened to Carlee Russell?
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/carlee-russell-found-kidnapped-alabama-b2376633.html
National Merit Scholarships: 96 Alabama students from 43 high schools honored: Students from 43 high schools, plus home school students, will receive awards.
al.com/education/2023/06/national-merit-scholarships-96-alabama-students-from-43-high-schools-honored.html
Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance pending on last day of Alabama session
al.com/news/2023/06/bill-to-criminalize-absentee-ballot-assistance-pending-on-last-day-of-alabama-session.html
Mysterious canine sighting in Vestavia: Have the wolves returned?: A Reddit post about a doglike animal had people choosing sides over exactly what the beast was ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2023/05/mysterious-canine-sighting-in-vestavia-have-the-wolves-returned.html
Alabama would ban drag performances from schools, libraries, presence of children
al.com/news/2023/04/alabama-would-ban-many-drag-shows-under-bill-amending-anti-obscenity-law.html
Vestavia Hills will vote Tuesday on tax hike for schools: It would be the first increase in school tax rate in 33 years.
al.com/news/2023/05/vestavia-hills-will-vote-tuesday-on-tax-hike-for-schools.html
Birmingham rent 49% cheaper than most of US, but suburbs remain out of reach to many
al.com/news/2023/04/birmingham-rent-49-cheaper-than-most-of-us-but-suburbs-remain-out-of-reach-to-many.html
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Man awarded Carnegie heroism medal for stopping Vestavia Hills church shooter : A 79-year-old Alabama man has been named the recipient of a national heroism ...
al.com/news/birmingham/2023/03/man-awarded-carnegie-heroism-medal-for-stopping-vestavia-hills-church-shooter.html
Ex-Vestavia Hills spa owner indicted on 26 sex abuse counts involving 13 female clients
al.com/news/birmingham/2023/03/ex-vestavia-hills-spa-owner-indicted-on-26-sex-abuse-counts-involving-13-female-clients.html
Alabama assistant leaving to become Florida defensive coordinator, report says: ESPN reported late Tuesday that Austin Armstrong was on the Gators' radar.
al.com/alabamafootball/2023/02/florida-targeting-alabama-assistant-as-next-defensive-coordinator-report-says.html
2 former Birmingham-area bank employees charged in customer account takeover scheme
al.com/news/birmingham/2023/02/2-former-birmingham-area-bank-employees-charged-in-customer-account-takeover-scheme.html
Miss Alabama USA 2023: Miss Auburn-Opelika wins the crown: Sophie Burzynski, a student at Auburn University, will move on to compete for Miss USA later this year ...
al.com/life/2023/01/miss-alabama-usa-2023-miss-auburn-opelika-wins-the-crown.html
Quick Glance: Miss Alabama USA 2023: Winner crowned
- Miss Auburn-Opelika USA was crowned on Saturday night at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn.
- She was one of 37 participants competing for the title of Miss Alabama USA 2023.
- She aims to 'achieve transformative impact and empower others', as stated in her bio for the Miss Alabama USA pageant.
- Ava Register, Miss Dothan, won the People's Choice Award on Saturday.
Alabama loses staffer to Falcons, adds 2 analysts: The transactions are in full swing.
al.com/alabamafootball/2023/02/alabama-loses-staffer-to-falcons-adds-2-analysts.html
Longtime Alabama high school football coach Terry Curtis told AL.com?utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook on Tuesday that he will be back on the UMS-Wright Preparatory School sideline next fall ... Show more www.al.com/highschoolsports/2023/01/ums-wright-football-coach-terry-curtis-returning-for-year-no-51-in-2023.html
Vestavia Hills parent plans to withdraw student after ‘persistent’ bullying, racist abuse
al.com/educationlab/2023/01/vestavia-parent-plans-to-withdraw-student-after-persistent-bullying-racist-abuse.html
Suspect charged with attempted murder in road rage shooting on I-65 in Vestavia Hills
al.com/news/birmingham/2022/12/suspect-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-road-rage-shooting-on-i-65-in-vestavia-hills.html
Motorist shot on I-65 in Vestavia Hills during suspected road rage incident: The shooting happened about 7 a.m. Thursday on I-65 near the U.S. 31 exit.
al.com/news/birmingham/2022/12/motorist-shot-on-i-65-in-vestavia-hills-during-suspected-road-rage-incident.html
Birmingham photographer Jeffrey Rease, whose Portraits of Honor website showcases portraits of World War II veterans, continued to make progress in 2022 ... Show more www.al.com/life/2022/12/alabama-man-on-a-mission-to-photograph-wwii-veterans-its-been-beyond-meaningful.html #22Alabamians
These Alabama BBQ joints made Southern Living’s list of ‘The South’s Top 50’: This week, Southern Living released its 2022 list of “The South’s Top 50 Barbecue ...
al.com/life/2022/09/these-alabama-bbq-joints-made-southern-livings-list-of-the-souths-top-50.html
Paid articlePaid Former UAB football player apologizes, pleads guilty in nurse practioner’s police chase death: ‘I will pray f
al.com/news/2022/12/former-uab-football-player-apologizes-pleads-guilty-in-nurse-practioners-police-chase-death-i-will-pray-for-you-twin-sister-says.html
12 of our favorite things we ate in Birmingham in 2022: Our dish list includes everything from pork belly to peach toast, bone marrow to blackened grouper.
al.com/life/2022/12/12-of-our-favorite-things-we-ate-in-birmingham-in-2022.html
Alabama Football ‘s Sam Willoughby recalls how passionate his high school teacher, Coach Nathan Miles, was at Vestavia Hills High School.
Police called to mining protest outside Vestavia Hills home: No arrests were made and no citations issued, said Capt. Shane Ware.
al.com/news/2022/12/police-called-to-mining-protest-outside-vestavia-hills-home.html
The first Alabama location of Biscuit Love is now open : Nashville-based eatery Biscuit Love opened on Dec. 7 in Cahaba Heights, marking the eatery’s first ...
al.com/life/2022/12/the-first-alabama-location-of-biscuit-love-is-now-open-to-the-public.html
Fire swept through a building in Mountain Brook Village Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills and Birmingham all ... Show more www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/11/fire-sweeps-through-office-building-in-mountain-brook-village.html
Vestavia Hills United Methodist, others ask to disaffiliate from denomination: update on split
al.com/life/2022/11/vestavia-hills-united-methodist-others-ask-to-disaffiliate-from-denomination-update-on-split.html
Calera police officer injured during morning chase from Vestavia Hills to Chilton County
al.com/news/birmingham/2022/11/calera-police-officer-injured-during-morning-chase-from-vestavia-hills-to-chilton-county.html
🍩 You do-nut have to answer this if you don't want to, but do you have a favorite Alabama doughnut shop? 🍩
We're highlighting three Birmingham-area doughnut ... Show more The Heavenly Donut Co. Hero Doughnuts www.al.com/life/2022/11/3-great-doughnut-shops-in-the-birmingham-metro-area.html
How did an Alabama man get away with pretending to be a Stanford student?: At one point he allegedly told campus police he was homeless and “trying to escape the ...
al.com/news/2022/11/how-did-an-alabama-man-get-away-with-pretending-to-be-a-stanford-student.html
Consistency, discipline has UMS-Wright coach Terry Curtis on brink of record-tying win
al.com/highschoolsports/2022/10/consistency-discipline-has-ums-wright-coach-terry-curtis-on-brink-of-record-tying-win.html
1 injured in shooting on basketball court at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills
al.com/news/birmingham/2022/11/1-injured-in-shooting-on-basketball-court-at-shades-mountain-baptist-church-in-vestavia-hills.html
Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at lowest-level ever: Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 53,800, representing the largest year-to-date ...
al.com/business/2022/10/alabama-unemployment-rate-holds-steady-at-lowest-level-ever.html
Nolan Turner eligible to make NFL debut on Sunday: The Buccaneers elevated the former Vestavia Hills standout from their practice squad on Saturday.
al.com/sports/2022/10/nolan-turner-eligible-to-make-nfl-debut-on-sunday.html
Paid articlePaid Dog stuck in Vestavia Hills sewer pipe rescued: ‘We’re so grateful,’ owner says: Tiger Lily is 14, her owner said, and may have been in the storm drain overnight ...
al.com/news/2022/10/golden-retriever-stuck-in-vestavia-hills-sewer-pipe-despite-4-hour-rescue-effort.html
Paid articlePaid Man charged with killing 3 at Vestavia Hills church fights mental evaluation: Robert Findlay Smith, 70, hasn’t told a court he plans to use a defense of insanity ...
al.com/news/2022/11/man-charged-with-killing-3-at-vestavia-hills-church-fights-mental-evaluation.html
Will Reichard is more than Alabama football’s weapon. He’s a necessity: The margin of error may be slimmer this year for the Crimson Tide. Moving forward ...
al.com/alabamafootball/2022/09/will-reichard-is-more-than-alabama-footballs-weapon-hes-a-necessity.html
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Man pretending to be a Stanford student lived on campus for almost a year: An Alabama man pretended to be a student at Stanford University and bounced from dorm ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Man-pretending-to-be-a-Stanford-student-lived-on-17548001.php
Alabama state, federal lawmakers join court brief backing Eagle Forum: Eagle Forum is fighting subpoena in lawsuit challenging teen transgender treatments.
al.com/news/2022/09/alabama-state-federal-lawmakers-join-court-brief-backing-eagle-forum.html
Paid articlePaid Weather forcing significant changes in statewide Week 4 football schedule: Rain expected across Alabama later in the week, especially on Friday ...
al.com/highschoolsports/2022/09/weather-forcing-significant-changes-in-statewide-week-4-football-schedule.html
Paid articlePaid A video of Vestavia Hills police officers appearing to punch a man during a weekend arrest has sparked concern by some.
Department officials on Monday said ... Show more
Football High Live: Follow all the Thursday updates as the 2022 season kicks off in Alabama
al.com/highschoolsports/2022/08/football-high-live-follow-all-the-thursday-updates-as-the-2022-season-kicks-off-in-alabama.html
Paid articlePaid Vestavia Hills police defend officers shown punching man in arrest caught on video
al.com/news/2022/08/vestavia-hills-police-defend-officers-shown-punching-man-in-arrest-caught-on-video.html
Paid articlePaid Thunderstorms moving through central Alabama are causing high winds, heavy rain and power outages.
Here's a look at the storm in Vestavia Hills ... Show more
70-year-old indicted on capital murder charges in St. Stephen’s church triple slaying
al.com/news/2022/07/70-year-old-indicted-on-capital-murder-charges-in-st-stephens-church-triple-slaying.html
Paid articlePaid For gay couples in Alabama, it’s ‘one step forward, two steps back,’ say women who sued for marriage equality
al.com/life/2022/07/for-gay-couples-in-alabama-its-one-step-forward-two-steps-back-say-women-who-sued-for-marriage-equality.html
Alabama food I want to try when I get my taste and smell back: COVID left me with three senses, and a big appetite.
al.com/life/2022/07/alabama-food-i-want-to-try-when-i-get-my-taste-and-smell-back.html
North boys, girls win all-star basketball; teams split cross country, tennis: AHSAA All-Star Sports Week basketball, tennis and cross country completed on ...
al.com/sports/2022/07/north-boys-girls-win-all-star-basketball-teams-split-cross-country.html
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