Birmingham's new fire chief Cory D. Moon was sworn in last week with his new administration.
One of Birmingham's most popular independent record stores is moving from its Crestwood location.
Birmingham police are looking for a suspect seen on security video robbing the Budget Inn on Messer Airport Highway.
A missing Birmingham teen has been identified as the body found near Bayview Lake in west Jefferson County.
Due to flooding and hazardous weather conditions, many area schools are starting late Tuesday.
A 17-year-old boy was shot to death in Bessemer Sunday night, and police have a 15-year-old in custody in connection to the shooting.
An 18-year-old boy was last seen Thursday, and Birmingham police are requesting the public's assistance in locating him.
A 10-year-old child was wounded during a shooting in Fairfield over the weekend, and law enforcement officials said it was accidental.
With Valentine's Day approaching, a study looks at the best and worst states for singles. See where Alabama ranks.
At least two severe weather events are forecast for this week, with flooding and lightning expected.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is set to invest $78.5 million in the new UAB Science and Engineering Complex.
Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of Feb. 2-8.
Here arr a few of the events and happenings around the Birmingham metro this weekend.
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide in Ensley that happened Thursday afternoon.
The National Weather Service says light snow showers may mix in with light rain after midnight Thursday.
A Birmingham woman was convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and intimidating a witness.
Seven local eateries scored an 85 or below in their January health inspection from the Jefferson County Department of Health.
Atlanta-based Monday Night Brewing Co. is eyeing an April opening in Birmingham's Parkside District.
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Burger King on University Boulevard Jan. 26.
T. Fox was listed among the nation's Top 200 in the latest Salon Today list
A victim was shot and killed at a home at 1148 Dogwood Lane Thursday morning.
A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in a Jan. 6 homicide.
Several local schools in the Birmingham metro have delayed openings Thursday due to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding in the area.
An extension of the Jones Valley Trail will connect downtown Birmingham with the Avondale community.
Police are searching for two suspects from a robbery at a Family Dollar store in Birmingham Monday night.
Auburn University has introduced a new design for its collegiate license plate that is now available for purchase through tag offices.
Amendment 1, on the ballot in Alabama in March, would affect public education in Alabama in many ways.
Wednesday night could bring some severe storms to the Birmingham area.
Several restaurants in the Birmingham metro offer special menus and dinner deals for Valentine's Day, and other venues offer special events.
The people of Wales banded together to raise money and rebuild the stained-glass window of the 16th St. Baptist Church after it was bombed.
The Birmingham Public Library’s Southern History Department is hosting five genealogy programs during February.
A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a shooting death Friday in Birmingham's Southtown community.
Smith Middle School was placed on lockdown shortly after noon Monday after a pistol was found in a locker.
A new Italian restaurant is opening at the space formerly occupied by Rogue Tavern.
A man entered a burning home to save his 2-year-old daughter, but both died in the blaze.
A Birmingham police officer shot multiple times in the line of duty has been released from the hospital.
One person sustained injuries during a shooting outside Western Hills Mall over the weekend.
Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1.
It’s time to pull out that long overdue library book because February is Fine Amnesty Month for The Public Libraries In Jefferson County.
A man who had once served time in prison for murder has been arrested and accused of animal cruelty.