BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After Congress ended the recent government shutdown, sweeping new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to take food off the tables of millions, with many experts and advocates warning the policy is likely to fail Alabama families while saving little money—a move critics call punitive and reckless.…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Nori Thai and Sushi, a beloved Asian fusion restaurant at 4704 Cahaba River Road, has closed its dining room after a federal immigration raid left much of its immigrant staff detained and the city’s vibrant food scene reeling. The ICE operation earlier this week targeted Nori, an established spot known for its…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new seven-foot-tall bronze flamingo statue is bringing color and whimsy to the Birmingham Zoo’s American Flamingo habitat following its unveiling Friday. The “Flamboyant Flamingo,” created by local artist Nelson Grice, features a six-foot wingspan and weighs about 800 pounds. Grice, based in Columbiana, is known for public sculptures around Birmingham, including…

HOOVER, Ala. — Federal agents descended on the Ross Bridge neighborhood early Thursday morning as part of a sweeping investigation into methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking linked to multiple recent indictments in Jefferson County, according to the FBI and local residents. Neighbors in Sawyer Trail reported seeing a convoy of marked and unmarked vehicles, with heavily…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After years of vacancy, the historic Shepherd-Sloss Building in Five Points South is returning to life, welcoming a new club-style restaurant and lounge, Sakéroom, at 2007 Highland Ave South — a site long known for its clock-topped facade and lively entertainment history. Completed in 1928, the Shepherd-Sloss Building is a prominent example…

A Blount County man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of horrific child sex crimes, marking a victory for advocates demanding justice and protection for Alabama’s most vulnerable. Ronald Shane Crow, of Trafford, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Christopher Abel following convictions on multiple…