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Ladybug Invasion Sweeps Across Alabama in Unusually Large Numbers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Residents across Alabama are reporting an unprecedented surge in ladybugs this fall, with numbers far exceeding typical seasonal patterns. Asian lady beetles, a non-native species known for seeking warmth as temperatures drop, are swarming homes and buildings in record quantities this November. While it is normal for ladybugs to enter homes in…
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Alabama Sky Set for Spectacular Super Beaver Moon Tonight
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tonight, skies across Alabama will be aglow with the brightest, biggest moon of the year. The November “Beaver Moon,” a full supermoon, will light up the night with an unusually large and luminous presence, captivating stargazers and casual observers alike. The full moon reaches peak illumination early Wednesday morning but will remain…
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Alabama Public Television Weighs Cutting PBS Ties Amid $2.8 Million Funding Loss
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Public Television (APT) is reconsidering its partnership with PBS following a dramatic reduction in federal funding that has slashed over $2.8 million from the broadcaster’s budget. The discussion was confirmed by Mike McKenzie, APT’s director of programming and public information, during a recent Alabama Educational Television Commission meeting. Approximately 80% of…
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Birmingham Coach’s Discrimination Suit Revives Fight Over Gender Bias in Schools
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A former girls’ basketball coach and health teacher at Ramsay IB High School has renewed controversy over gender discrimination in Birmingham’s public schools with a federal lawsuit filed October 22, 2025, against the Birmingham Board of Education. JoVanka Ward alleges pervasive gender bias, a hostile work environment, and retaliation after reporting misconduct,…
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Preserving the Soul of Five Points South After the Fire
Five Points South has long been the pulse of Birmingham’s cultural and social life—a crossroads where the city’s past and present intertwine. This neighborhood, with roots stretching back to the early 20th century, blossomed as a vibrant hub thanks to its strategic location along streetcar lines and the convergence of diverse communities. The intersection of…
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Historic Alabama College Sells Treasured Hale Woodruff Murals
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Facing mounting financial pressures, Talladega College, Alabama’s first private historically Black college, has sold four of its famed Hale Woodruff murals, sending the landmark artworks to major public institutions in a deal designed to preserve access while fortifying the school’s endowment. The murals—commissioned by Talladega College in the late 1930s and revered…
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