BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Conservative outlets criticized a Birmingham television anchor for closing a newscast with a quote attributed to the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, calling it inappropriate amid ongoing national debates over extremism. Ashonti Ford, an evening anchor at ABC 33/40, ended a recent broadcast by saying, “Before we go, a quote from the…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A juvenile male suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday evening in Birmingham’s Ensley neighborhood, police said. Officers responded at 6:21 p.m. to the 200 block of 4th Court West following reports of gunfire, marking another violent incident in a city grappling with a spike in shootings early this year. The Black…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Someone has draped pink tutus over several of Birmingham’s public statues in recent days, turning landmarks such as Miss Fancy in Avondale Park and the Storyteller fountain at Five Points South into the talk of neighborhood social media feeds. The whimsical decorations have drawn smiles from some residents while leaving others wondering…

GULF SHORES, Ala. — Gulf Shores police arrested more than 100 people Thursday night after breaking up a spring break house party on West Beach Boulevard, part of a busy season on Alabama’s coast that officials say routinely brings a mix of tourism, traffic and the occasional chaos. Officers said the house was packed with…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed Executive Order No. 743 on Thursday, directing state-chartered banks to avoid denying services based on customers’ political views or beliefs, aligning the state with a similar federal directive from President Donald Trump. The order responds to claims of “debanking,” where individuals or businesses allege banks cut ties…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham is set to host the World Dodgeball Association World Cup in summer 2028 at the Birmingham CrossPlex, bolstering the city’s status as a global sports destination. The Birmingham City Council approved a $50,000 funding agreement for the tournament during its March 24 meeting, after the Budget and Finance Committee advanced it…