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7-year-old boy taken to Children's of Alabama hospital after being found in Forestdale pool

The boy was unresponsive after being found in a pool at the Royal Orleans apartment complex in Forestdale.

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham announces $1.1 million in grants

Aim is to decrease school dropout rate, increase early learning and improve nutrition and health

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center expands offerings as city proposes no funding

City attraction turns 35.

Sunny skies for Sunday in Birmingham

Memorial Day is expected to be sunny day as well, though clouds may move in Monday night.

Alabama Phoenix Festival in Birmingham draws self-proclaimed "nerds" for creativity and fun

The three-day sci-fi, fantasy festival continues Sunday

Warm weather brings festivals of food, fun to Birmingham metro area

Up next weekend: CityFest in Alabaster

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, loved ones place flags at Alabama National Cemetery

About 1,500 flags were put out next to headstones.

Huffman motel security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting

Birmingham police said the guard fatally shot a 24-year-old man and shot a 24-year-old woman in the leg.

Oakman man killed after crashing pickup on Interstate 22 in Jasper

The single-vehicle wreck happened shortly before midnight.

Alabama Phoenix Festival, celebrating "nerd culture," kicks off its 2nd day

The Alabama Phoenix Festival celebrates "nerd culture" and sci-fi, its founders say.

Hundreds flock to Talladega for free sweet potato give-away (video)

The 42,000 pounds of sweet potatoes dropped off in Talladega were the last of more than 100 truckloads donated by a North Carolina farmer.

Oak Mountain bike track allows users to skip pedaling, use speed

Bikers typically use pump tracks to improve riding skills and to build strength and endurance.

Birmingham weather: Sunny Memorial Day weekend

A 20 percent chance of rain on Monday with increasing chance of showers throughout the week.

Security guard arrested in Birmingham homicide

Police believe the guard, who works at Inn Town Suites on Huffman Road, shot the victim after a "verbal altercation" between the victim a woman, who was shot and injured.

Alabama graduation rate drops under new formula

Method brings state in line with rest of country.

UAB study to help fight liver disease

Monthly gatherings offer exposure to careers and encouragement.

Arrest made in Birmingham arson; police believe it's isolated incident

A house was doused in gasoline and set on fire in what police call an isolated incident.

Reenactors preparing for the 'Skirmish at Tannehill' (photos)

Confederate and Union soldier reenactors will face off on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Forecast: Sunny Memorial Day weekend expected for Birmingham area

There is, however, a 20 percent chance of rain Monday.

BSC President Gen. Charles Krulak becomes first Marine inducted into Army hall of fame

Krulak was inducted during a Thursday ceremony.

Fairfield teen found slain on city street

Police chief suspects fatal shooting results from ongoing feud.

Youth evangelist Matt Pitt to face preliminary hearing in police impersonation case

Pitt, 28, is accused of flashing blue lights on Interstate 65 causing motorists to pull off the road, then speeding around them. Calera police said Pitt also flashed a badge when...

Birmingham police officer charged in Warrior arson, but not in connection with other fires

West Precinct Officer Curtis Thornton faces charges of arson, attempted arson and felonly criminal mischief.

Another key Birmingham News staffer Bob Blalock leaving

One day after the Birmingham News announced major plans to switch from publishing daily to three days a week, another key newsroom leader is leaving. Editorial page editor Bob...

Jefferson County adds 32 schools to successful Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative

Jefferson County Superintendent Phil Hammonds said the program is so important that the board is using local funds to expand. It's currently in 10 county schools.

Birmingham police officer arrested in Hoover child pornography investigation

The victim was a family member of Patrick LeBlanc's who was under the age of 17, according to Hoover Police Capt. Jim Coker.

Trussville's Dana DePew named state school nurse of the year

At Hewitt-Trussville, she oversees the health of 1,300 students, as well as conducting classes on health issues and heading up a student wellness club.

Updated: Birmingham police officer charged in Warrior arsons

Officials declined to say if the case was connected to a series of arsons in Birmingham. "I don't know what Birmingham is charging him with," Warrior Fire Chief...

Real estate roundup: How will shakeup impact the News building?

The Birmingham News made its own headlines this week when it announced that it would only publish three times weekly. The change – which will also impact the other two...

Robins & Morton sues Lovelady Center

The Robins & Morton construction firm has sued the Lovelady Center for allegedly failing to pay $341,000 it owed for repairs to the former Carraway hospital. The Birmingham...

UAB's Hadley gets national appointment

A University of Alabama at Birmingham professor has been named director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Mark N. Hadley, a professor in UAB’s neurosurgery...

Commenters share Birmingham leaders' worries over decline of Roebuck shopping area

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TekLinks named one of world's best for cloud services

TekLinks Inc. has been named one of the world’s top 100 cloud service providers by Nine Lives Media’s Talkin’ Cloud publication. The Birmingham-based technology...

Ruby Tuesday, O'Charley's close Roebuck locations

Two national restaurant chains, O’Charley’s and Ruby Tuesday, have closed their Roebuck area locations in May, according to news reports today. The...

Iron Tribe Fitness sells first franchise

Iron Tribe Fitness, a Birmingham-based fitness club chain, has sold its first franchise, according to news reports today. Two Birmingham brothers – Richard Martens, who...

Top of the List: Alabama's largest health & accident insurers

This week’s print edition of the Birmingham Business Journal featured our list of the largest health and accident insurers, ranked by premiums written in Alabama....

BBJ names CEO Award winners

The Birmingham Business Journal unveiled the winners of its 2012 CEO Awards last night at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. Use the slideshow on the right to meet the honorees and...

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Moving personnel recommended for Baldwin probate offices

Officials said questions from Baldwin County Commissioner Tucker Dorsey about the allocation of workers in the county’s four probate offices could lead to changes. ...