HOMEWOOD Ala. — After a quarter-century of championing original art and artists in Birmingham’s historic Edgewood district, Art Alley will officially close its gallery doors on September 20, 2025. The announcement comes as the institution marks 25 years offering a unique space dedicated exclusively to original artwork, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the local…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers must redraw State Senate districts after a federal judge ruled this week that the current map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting power in the Montgomery area. The decision, handed down Thursday, blocks the use of the existing map for the 2026 legislative elections and requires the…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Stallions will remain in their home city for the 2026 season, putting to rest weeks of uncertainty about the future of the United Football League’s championship franchise. UFL co-owner Mike Repole confirmed the decision Wednesday, following an ultimatum this month from league officials who threatened to move the team if…

ATMORE, Ala. — An Alabama death row inmate scheduled for execution on October 23 has sparked debate over the state’s troubled history with capital punishment by asking the court for execution by firing squad or hanging, rather than by nitrogen gas. The request follows a series of botched executions and mounting criticism surrounding the use…

HOOVER, Ala. — Tanveer Patel, a candidate for Hoover City Council, has reported receiving death threats along with racist and Islamophobic messages since launching her campaign, prompting investigations by local police and federal authorities. The incident comes during a contentious election season and has reignited conversations about Hoover’s history of discrimination against Muslims and persistent…