BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new $18.6 million surgery center is set to enhance healthcare services in Birmingham, providing residents with state-of-the-art medical facilities and personalized care. Located at 2621 19th Street South, the Birmingham Surgery Center aims to offer a patient-focused environment that eliminates the inconveniences often associated with hospital-based care. The center combines advanced…

Montgomery, Ala. — A coalition of voter rights groups has filed a lawsuit against Alabama officials, alleging that a state policy unlawfully suppresses the voting rights of naturalized citizens. The lawsuit, filed against Secretary of State Wes Allen and Attorney General Steve Marshall, claims that the policy unfairly targets naturalized citizens by removing them from…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— A fatal shooting on Interstate 65 in Birmingham Tuesday night left 55-year-old Jonathan Lenair Bradberry dead, prompting authorities to classify the incident as a targeted attack. Bradberry was driving northbound when multiple shots were fired into his vehicle, causing him to lose control and crash into a concrete median near the 32nd Avenue…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fariba Moeinpour, an Iranian-born research scientist, has been awarded $3.8 million in damages by a federal jury after a nearly decade-long legal battle against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Moeinpour, 59, sued UAB, alleging she endured racial and national origin harassment from a colleague, Janet Cagle, while university officials failed…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Quest, a longtime fixture in Birmingham’s nightlife scene, is shutting down after losing its license following a series of incidents. The 24-hour gay and alternative dance club, located at 416 24th St. S., has operated since the 1970s. Known for its techno and pop music, drag shows, and Saturday “Ladies’ Night”…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Go Wide I-65 Coalition has initiated a campaign to expand Alabama’s Interstate 65, aiming to widen the highway to three lanes in both directions. This effort seeks to alleviate traffic congestion and promote economic growth across the state. Billboards supporting the expansion have been placed along I-65 from the Tennessee state…