Jordyn williams of Birmingham, AL just finished her kindergarten year in school, but is already a published author. With the help of her mom, Jordyn wrote a children's book "I Finally Learned to Read and Write." The mother and daughter share their story and it's a cool one.

Kids dream of being a professional athlete, and while some are born with enough talent, most have to work their way to become a talented pro.

Helping people is what the Mathews family is all about, from working in the medical profession to serving in the mission field in Haiti.

Exciting changes are in the works for the University of Alabama campus.

One of the toughest jobs is as a construction worker. Not only does it involve a rough working environment with dangerous equipment, but also difficult conditions.

The University of Alabama's largest donor, encourages students to boycott the university.

The Hello Market has been in Bessemer since the 1970's. It is a place known for its meats: beef, fish, chicken and pork, such as pig feet, pig ears, pit tails and jowls.

Experts say the average rent has increased because of new luxury units being built in places like Parkside. But affordable housing is still available.

The city of Tuscaloosa wants to help businesses that are hurting as a result of the ongoing road improvements downtown.

Earning a degree in college usually takes four to five years, so when we say it took an Alabama more than 10 years to get his bachelor's, there has to be a story.

Nine year old Kate Miller is finishing up her third grade year of elementary school, which is remarkable considering six years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. Her battle inspired her mom to write a book about the journey, it is called "Fighting for Kate," and this is her story.

Autism is a neurological disorder that not many people truly understand. Those that are autistic can sometimes be forgotten, but one Birmingham business is helping this community out, hiring workers with autism and helping them lead a normal life.

The Mustang Museum of America, the first of its kind totally dedicated to display Mustang cars only, opened in Odenville, AL in March.

Autumn Jiles and Adrianne Holston are the superheroes of the cleaning world. They are celebrating their fifth anniversary as co-owners of Clean Heart Cleaning Services based out of Oneonta, AL. For them it's more than just about cleaning, it's community, giving back and proving a point.

If you owe on your taxes, tax preparers say not filing them is the worst thing you can do

Komeh Davis is a cake artist. She can make a cake look like anything. The cakes not only look cool, but taste great.

Companies are getting more interested in not only employee productivity, but also their health and wellness.

Alabaster's Heather Benge is an up and coming name in the wedding industry.

You only have to travel to downtown Birmingham to get chocolate from around the world this Valentine’s Day. Honeycreeper Chocolate is a shop on Morris Avenue specializing in craft chocolate.

Some taxpayers who have already filed their 2018 federal tax returns are shocked by the amount of their tax refund.

Realtor Justin Dyar has accomplished something few in Alabama have ever achieved, selling more than 100 million dollars in property in one year. Dyar joined an elite group when he reached the milestone in 2018. We met up with Dyar recently to find out his secrets but also what motivates him.

There are some significant changes individuals need to know before filing single or jointly. A local CPA Ben Bowen gives out some interesting information and tips.

The Atlanta-based technology company is building a data center - it’s flagship facility - on the grounds of the Trinity Steel plant that was dormant for decades.

Gray Television now owns and operates television stations and digital properties in 91 markets across the U.S., including nearly 150 affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC networks.

A unique cookie shop is now open in Birmingham’s Avondale community. It’s called Cookie Dough Magic.

Christmas decorations fill storefront windows, and holiday signs are hanging from light poles on Broad Street in downtown Gadsden.The city and businesses are ready for a busy holiday season.

Whenever Kerry Adkins talks to other business owners locally and across the country, there is always one big topic that comes up. "Where are we going to find technicians? There is a shortage right now of qualified electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and that shortage is only going to get worse."

Alabama ranks second to last in the country for startup activity, according to The Kauffman Foundation, a group that studies entrepreneurial success.  Now a recent study on the Birmingham-metro area is raising more concerns about how much support is offered to new businesses, and the consequences of those businesses failing to launch. "It wasn't until more recently that cities and states began looking at startups as a viable economic development model...

Parents of a 4-year-old girl have filed a lawsuit against a daycare they say allowed a classmate to touch her inappropriately. According to the lawsuit, the parents say this ordeal has caused emotional distress to their young child.

Mike talked with Ty West from the Birmingham Business Journal. They discussed possible taxes on streaming services such as Netflix, the Airport Power Ranking for the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport, and how the Pizitz project impacts the area around it.

Mike talked with Brent Godwin from the Birmingham Business Journal. They discussed how Birmingham could become the Silicon Valley of construction using the design/manufacture/construct process and how big box retailers' struggles impact Birmingham. For more on these and other business stories, visit www.birminghambusinessjournal.com.

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens hosts its Spring Plant Sale April 7-9 at Brookwood Village. The Public Sale hours are Friday 9am -7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm. A Preview Party and Members-Only Sale kicks off the weekend on Thursday, April 6. To become a Member and shop the sale early, visit www.bbgardens.org/membership. There will be over 100,000 plants available for purchase: herbs, native plants, roses, daylilies, trees and shrubs, vegetables, perennials, annuals, bie...

A Homewood police officer has minor injuries tonight following an accident on Shades Creek Parkway Thursday night.

test test

Mike talked with Ty West from the Birmingham Business Journal. They discussed growth at the Colonnade with the addition of Southern Company Services and how Alabama executives have a more upbeat attitude about their companies' futures than they did in 2015. For more on these and other business stories, visit www.birminghambusinessjournal.com.

Rebekah Daniels joined us from the Birmingham Zoo to introduce Mickey to the new Dino Discovery exhibit. To learn more information about it or visit the zoo, go to www.birminghamzoo.com.

Birmingham Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide that took place Monday January 14th in the 1100 Block of 3rd Avenue West Alley.  Police took 39 year old Bridgett Bradley and 23 year old William Brown both of Birmingham into custody.