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An opinion piece discusses the significance of National Black Business Month in August for celebrating and supporting Black-owned businesses in Birmingham and nationally.

The Jefferson County Coroner identified Matthew Sean Massey, 38, as the Birmingham man shot and killed by a Birmingham police officer at UAB St. Vincent's parking deck last week.

Birmingham has launched a public safety session through the Academy of Civic Engagement to give residents insight into public safety operations amid ongoing crime reduction efforts.

Kirkland's Home is closing its Trussville location with hints at a possible relocation.

Ruscelli's Italian Restaurant has begun serving its late-night menu inside Marty's Trussville location.

Mountain Brook High School football team finished 9-4 in 2025 as head coach Chris Yeager enters his 21st season with a 170-73 record.

Birmingham metro area schools dominate Alabama's 2026 high school rankings by U.S. News, with 6 of the state's top 10 schools located in the region.

Homewood High School football team finished 11-2 last season but returns only four offensive and three defensive players as head coach Ben Berguson enters his 13th season.

Marcus Gordon, a 39-year-old Birmingham man, was killed when his bicycle was struck by a Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy's vehicle in a multi-vehicle crash on Sweeney Hollow Road Thursday morning.

Birmingham-based EBSCO Industries ranked third on TIME's Best Private Companies list, with seven other local businesses also making the national ranking.

Last week 124 homes were sold in Jefferson County at an average price of $390K, with a list of the 25 most expensive sales from August 7-13.

A Birmingham police officer shot and killed Matthew Massey, 38, in the parking deck at UAB St. Vincent's while responding to a complaint.

An unidentified man died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-459 North in Vestavia Hills early Friday morning when his vehicle caught fire after the collision.

Birmingham Police Department arrested two teenagers in connection with a robbery investigation.

Hewitt-Trussville High School finished the 2025 football season 8-3 before losing to Opelika in the first round of playoffs.

Alabama woman Summer Snider shares her experience working as an extra and filming with actor Kurt Russell.

Sports Director Jacob Morris previews the 2026 college football season for Alabama and Auburn.

Kenneth McWilliams, 65, was shot and killed during a reported assault in Graysville on Friday afternoon.

Goodwill of Alabama is hosting its annual 'RECLAIMED' fashion show on August 26.

Stuart Roberts, 65, of Mountain Brook was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Crestwood Boulevard in Irondale Monday morning.

The City of Birmingham has activated multiple cooling stations across the city this week as temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher, partnering with libraries, recreation centers, and community organizations to provide air-conditioned relief spaces.

Jamie Heard, an advocate for Alabama families, is featured in a new documentary film about her work following the Alabama Supreme Court's 2024 ruling that frozen embryos are legally considered children, which halted IVF procedures.

Birmingham is offering a Wellness Passport for $111 that provides access to over 60 free fitness classes and deals at wellness businesses this fall.

A new community hub offering athletic training, free tool rental, and workforce education is opening in Birmingham's Titusville neighborhood to revitalize the area and provide opportunities for residents.

Birmingham has opened 11 cooling stations across the city to help residents escape the continuing summer heat.

The National Park Service is opening a temporary visitor center at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on Wednesday while the A.G. Gaston Motel undergoes renovations.

Irvin Henderson, a historic preservation expert who worked on redeveloping the Ramsay-McCormack property and revitalizing the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, has died, drawing praise from groups across the nation.

The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is opening a temporary visitor center at BCRI starting August 19 while the A.G. Gaston Motel undergoes renovations.

The Painted Purple Turtle, a new craft studio and creative learning space, is holding its grand opening in Hoover this month.

The Birmingham-filmed movie 'The Rivals of Amiziah King' starring Matthew McConaughey grossed over $1 million in its opening weekend and employed over 400 local extras during production.