BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Monarch butterflies are making their annual southbound migration through Alabama, drawing residents and visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the brightly colored insects as they flutter across the state. The migration typically begins in late August and peaks from mid-September through October, with hundreds of monarchs reported on peak days in…

JASPER, Ala — Polly Holliday, the Alabama-born actress best known for her sassy, scene-stealing role as Flo on the hit sitcom “Alice,” died Tuesday at her home in Manhattan. She was 88. Born in Jasper, Alabama, in 1937, Holliday grew up in Walker County before attending the University of Montevallo. She began her career in…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Alabama ranks as the third least vaccinated state in the nation according to a report by WalletHub released in September, trailing only Mississippi and Nevada. Data show just 53% of residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and about 65% have received at least one dose, well below national averages. Influenza vaccination for…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Oil Painters of America’s 2025 Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition is set to open Thursday at Beverly McNeil Gallery, spotlighting Birmingham as a national destination for traditional oil painting and showcasing more than 100 original works selected for exceptional technique and artistry. The exhibition will be on display from September 11 through…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police have increased curfew enforcement for minors in recent weeks, mounting patrols and adding checkpoints in entertainment districts following a rise in late-night incidents. The city’s ordinance bars anyone under 17 from public places after 9 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends without an adult, until 6 a.m. Police…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery Circuit Court judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) policy that sought to sideline students receiving state school vouchers from sports participation in their first year at a new school. The ruling came after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter challenged the…