A traffic stop in Interstate 20 near Leeds led to a discovery of a large amount of oxycodone and heroin, and an eventual drug arrest.
If you're staying in town for the holiday, there's more than a weekend's worth of fun to have in the Magic City.
A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of north and central parts of Alabama until 8 p.m.
Birmingham residents who wish to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey have plenty of options within city limits.
The third place finisher in Birmingham's mayoral race has officially endorsed Randall Woodfin against William Bell.
The Birmingham Police Department reported a man attempting to commit a robbery was shot in both legs by the person he was trying to rob.
Terri Michal has been named the winner of the District 2 Board of Education seat in Birmingham after a recount from last week's election.
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society needs foster homes and donations while they find homes for animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
Former musicians meet once a week to practice and perform as the Crestwood Community Band.
First United Methodist Church promoted LGBTQ inclusion with a love rally on Saturday during Sidewalk Film Festival
Alabama State Troopers and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies chased a bus stolen by a 24-year old Kentucky man before stopping him on 459.
A 47-year-old Jefferson County man was found dead in a fenced area near Oak Grove over last week.
For the first time since the football program was terminated after the 2014 season, UAB prepares to take the field this Saturday.
This weekend, tech savvy women will convene in downtown Birmingham to show off their technology skills.
A 17-year-old male was arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies for attempted robbery of salesman.
Los Angeles-based real estate firm CBRE has expanded its Birmingham footprint by hiring a local real estate veteran.
The Birmingham School Board elections resulted in a few runoffs, and one recount in District 2.
For the 19th year, Birmingham will play host this week to the critically-acclaimed Sidewalk Film Festival downtown.
Randall Woodfin and William Bell will face off in a runoff for Birmingham mayor, while two council seats also face a runoff.
Five of Birmingham's high schools had graduation rates lower than 80 percent, which ranked them among the lowest on the state.
Two men were arrested during a traffic stop in McCalla this week when Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies found nine ounces of meth.
Momentum Telecom, a Birmingham telecommunications company was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the country's fastest-growing companies.
Mayor William Bell has ordered that a Confederate monument in downtown's Linn Park be covered, and the state AG has filed a lawsuit.
A map published by the Southern Poverty Law Center shows where 27 known hate groups are headquartered in Alabama.
Investigators are searching for the person who abandoned a litter of puppies in west Jefferson County, and the reward has reached $6,000.
After a Twitter-based controversy over comments on the Wicked Haute Dogs Twitter page, the owner of the business apologizes.
Thousands of Birmingham area residents Monday will be drawn out of their homes, schools and offices to view the solar eclipse.
A fatal car accident that backed up traffic on Interstate 22 Monday morning sent one vehicle over a bridge and into the Warrior River.
If you are looking to catch a movie in Birmingham, you have a lot of options, so here are the top theaters in the metro area.
Roy Moore and Luther Strange will face off in the GOP runoff, while Doug Jones has won the Democratic nomination outright.
A growing number of Birmingham residents are reporting snakes in their yards these days. But few people know what to do if you find one.
A Birmingham architecture firm received national recognition for Cahaba River House project by the 16th annual Palladio Awards.
Two debates this week involving some of the 12 mayoral candidates show William Bell has some stiff competition in his quest for re-election.
Chicago police seized more than 6K grams of pot-infused items worth nearly $98K from the vehicle Saturday.
Niche has published its annual list of the best schools in the country, and many of Alabama's top schools are in the Birmingham metro area.
A survey from U.S. News and World Report shows two of Birmingham's hospitals rank among the best in the country in several specialties.
The United Soccer League announced it is expanding into Birmingham, with the team to begin play in 2019.
Byars/Wright, an independent insurance agency with offices in the greater Birmingham area, recently acquired Junkins Yarbrough Corporation.
A 34-year-old Adamsville man was found to be in possession of 78 tablets containing hydrocodone without having a prescription.
A program introduced by Mayor Bell will award communities $10,000 each for "Street Level Innovation," with one winner receiving $50,000.