14 things you didn’t know about Alabama’s Nat King Cole, 60 years after his death
Nat King Cole, the velvet-voiced singer of such hits as “Unforgettable," was born in Montgomery, Ala. How much do you know ...
Campaigners to fight on as library cuts approved
Campaigners have vowed to continue to fight cuts to Birmingham's library service after senior councillors signed them off. The city council plans to save £2.285m annually from next year by reducing ...
Drag shows in Alabama schools, libraries closer to being banned: ‘No one wants to groom children,’ advocates say
What started as a colorful, family-friendly event in downtown Mobile has now become the latest battleground in Alabama’s ...
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Here’s a list of Birmingham clubbing events for those wanting to escape Broad Street
Sum Cellar has been an integral part of Birmingham’s underground rave scene for almost 10 years. Held in the Rainbow Pub’s courtyard and basement room, both spaces are packed with a crowd that always ...
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The Massive Used Bookstore In Alabama Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
Jim Reed Books in Birmingham is a massive bookstore filled with countless literary gems, making it the perfect place to get ...
UToledo students teach free CPR classes at library
The students are members of the UToledo CPR club, which aims to create affordable access to CPR education on campus and in the community.
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Birmingham Public Library celebrating Black History Month with 70 programs
February marks the start of Black History Month in America and in Alabama. The month-long holiday created by Carter G.
Council seeks approval for library service cuts
The authority is planning to cut about £148m of spending, while increasing council tax by 7.49% in the coming financial year.
Birmingham budget meeting live as bins, social care, and child services face axe
Birmingham City Council Cabinet meets today to sign up to a budget that includes huge cuts to community services, and a 7.5% ...
Meet the most powerful woman in Birmingham on mission to rebuild city and 'transform at pace'
In her first, exclusive interview, Birmingham City Council managing director Joanne Roney opens up on why she is compelled to ...
The ‘bankrupt’ Labour council spending £283m on gold-plated pensions
When Birmingham City Council effectively filed for bankruptcy almost 18 months ago, it announced £300m of cuts over two years ...
West Bromwich Town Hall restoration project wins prestigious award
A council has won a prestigious award for their project at West Bromwich Town Hall. The Victorian Society's Birmingham & West ...