Railroad Park proved that with courageous leadership willing to take a calculated risk, we could take a giant leap forward.

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's latest production is a historical drama that portrays a Black family making a road trip to ...

A classic set right here in Alabama, “The Watsons Go to Birmingham” is a harrowing and heartwarming tale of family bonds at a dark moment in state history.

Concerns about the lounge opening came after people were caught on camera walking around with guns, twerking, street racing ...

The Alabama high school basketball season is officially into the postseason as area tournaments kick off around the state.

University of Alabama at Birmingham, a public institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since before 2000-2001. All of the online classes are recorded and archived so ...

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Clash of celebrity owners, with Wrexham's Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney facing Birmingham under NFL legend Tom Brady. Ollie Rathbone gives Wrexham ninth-minute lead with superb ...

A 12-year-old boy who tragically died after a fatal knife attack in Birmingham last night has been named as "lovely and bright" Leo Ross. Heartbroken pals of Leo arrived at the scene this ...

Police continue to investigate the stabbing which left the youngster with serious injuries near Scribers Lane in the Hall Green area of Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to hospital ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A few days from now in a music venue not so “far, far away,” the Alabama Symphony Orchestra will put on a special performance to accompany one of the most popular film ...

It was mid-2023 when we first learned about The Painted Lady—a new boutique hotel project in Birmingham’s Automotive Historic District. Located between the edge of downtown and the University of ...