The Spirit of Liberty Foundation flew into Birmingham Wednesday afternoon to honor and thank local healthcare workers and first responders, including Birmingham police officers who have been injured in the line of duty.
There’s a trick or treat trail in small groups from 4pm to 6pm and in inflatable screen will be blown up so people can safely watch movies from their cars starting at 6:30pm.
Shandrika Christopher, Jackie Judkins, and Temecha Williams (aka The Pink Queens) kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a photo shoot and the theme “Black N Out” Cancer.
It depicts a postcard design with an area landmark inside each letter. They include the Broad Street Bridge, the Citizenship Monument, Noccalula Falls, a botanical garden, a steam locomotive and the Pitman Theater.
The Birmingham Organizing Committee has announced the new Protective Stadium will serve as the host venue for the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony of The World Games 2022.
Reliance Worldwide’s expansion includes a new 300,000 square foot distribution facility. The total project impact is approximately $24 million, and it will be creating 130 new jobs.
October is here and we know a lot of parents are doing remote learning, so you might be wanting to incorporate some fun holiday crafts into your daily school work.
With Halloween around the corner, many people are considering safer, alternate ways to celebrate than traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, which could increase the spread COVID-19.
During the month-long celebration, Alabamians are encouraged to show their personal appreciation for all healthcare professionals, by turning on their porch lights every Friday night in October.
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS), in partnership with Midwest Veterinary Supply, will host a free, drive-thru rabies shot clinic on September 28 at GBHS' Adoption and Education Center located at 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.
After spring break, Montevallo students resumed their classes online. For music majors, that meant the juniors and seniors had to record their recitals and submit videos instead of performing for their professors and classmates in person.
This is a first of its kind event/partnership for the Birmingham market with the media outlets United for United Way to encourage viewers and listeners to support United Way of Central Alabama’s call to GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER.
With a grant funded by the Alabama Department of Senior Services, the West Alabama Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has purchased 40 robotic pets to help reduce risks of social isolation.
Birmingham police will take part in a National Faith and Blue Weekend in October aimed at connecting officers with people in the community through houses of worship.
Starting Monday, September 21, 2020, patrons will be able to pick up new checked-out materials via curbside service in the Central Library’s parking lot, 2100 Park Place.
On Tuesday, Police Chief Nick Bowles sworn in Jack with an oath that forbids him from sniffing other dogs without their consent and not to tear up Sgt. Michael Webb’s garbage while living with Webb and his family.
“I was sad because I lost my hair, but my daddy told me that hair don’t make the person, the person makes the hair,” said the 7-year-old cancer survivor.
The new 15,000+ square foot clinic will be the first of its kind in a true Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) concept and will offer primary care and mental health services, as well as the addition of two new services with audiology and optometry.
Dilly, an eight-week-old bulldog, was born with what appears to be a non-reparable birth defect or spinal deformity that prevents her from being able to use her hind legs, according to Keith Benning with the rescue.
1918 Catering created Dinner Under the Stars to give customers a chance for social distancing while spending time with family or friends this Labor Day Weekend.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a meal flexibility waiver that covers free school breakfast and lunch effective immediately and through December 31, 2020.
The Michigan-based company said the project will create 279 direct jobs and expand the potential for Alabama’s auto industry to capitalize on the growing EV wave.
A former 8-time world champion equestrian and past president of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association, Irby was awarded a certificate of recognition dated August 3, 2020, from Her Majesty via Royal Mail directly from Windsor Castle.
The man behind the message says, “I’d throw in three to five cases at a time. Some of them were little messages that I wrote, any way to express the Love of God.”
Khari and her family were surprised to learn the Gardendale High School yearbook had been dedicated to Tallulah. She touched the hearts of everyone at school, but she is a game changer for Khari.
The event allows local restaurants to expand their dining areas into the streets and offers an opportunity for Birmingham residents to celebrate the city while social distancing.
When American Girl, the maker of American Girl Dolls, announced its “Heroes With Heart” contest to honor frontline workers, one girl knew exactly who to nominate.
Foster is a retired educator who became the first African-American student to desegregate the University of Alabama. Born on October 5, 1929, in Shiloh, Alabama, Foster attended Miles College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in English in 1952.
"When the train goes by newcomers are coming into Birmingham, they can see that, and the whole neighborhood can just see this magical image. Hopefully it inspires them.”
At least 12 people, including several children and two infants, were stranded on the roof of the vehicle. Officers didn’t know how fast or how high the water was going to rise.
Every year the school holds an “Open House” event where students and parents get to come and meet their teacher, but that couldn’t happen this year because of the pandemic.
