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Birmingham Zoo Welcomes New Cougar Cubs, Hosts Naming Contest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Zoo is welcoming two young cougar cubs to its newly opened Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing habitat, marking an exciting addition to the city’s beloved institution. Spruce,…
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Drag Bar Set to Revitalize Five Points South After Tragedy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new chapter is unfolding in Birmingham’s Five Points South neighborhood as Opulence Drag Lounge & Taqueria prepares to open this June. The venue, which will serve…
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Alabama Health Services Face $190 Million Blow Amid Federal Cuts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s public health system is facing a major setback after the federal government abruptly terminated a $190 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Iranian Student Detained by ICE Sparks Concerns in Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) early Tuesday morning at his home in…
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Historic Marker in Decatur’s Old Town Vandalized, Sparking Reflection on Community Legacy
DECATUR, Ala. — A historic marker commemorating the African American heritage of Old Town, Decatur’s oldest neighborhood, was vandalized last week, raising concerns about the preservation of the city’s rich…
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Birmingham’s AMC Lee Branch Closes Amid Industry Decline
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AMC Classic Lee Branch 15, a long-standing fixture in Birmingham’s moviegoing scene, closed its doors Sunday after 21 years in operation. Located along U.S. 280, the theater…
