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New Buffalo Soldier monument unveiled at American Village

The monument pays tribute to black military members.

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley helps dedicate memorial for Alabama National Guard battalion

Bentley attended the unveiling of new eagles and plaques on the 21st Street viaduct in downtown Birmingham in honor of the 167th Infantry Battalion of the Alabama National Guard.

Chat live about shorter school years with Joey Kennedy on Tuesday

Weekly live chat about Alabama politics and more begins at 1 p.m.

House on fire in eastern Birmingham

There are no known injuries, according to a Birmingham Fire and Rescue dispatcher.

Memorial ceremonies set at 2 Montevallo locations

Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to be honored today at two ceremonies in Montevallo.

New North Alabama federal public defenders set to go to bat for poor clients

New North Alabama federal public defenders will begin indigent work in August.

Lily the beagle goes to work as office dog in Liberty Park

Since many of the employees at Kelley & Mullis are animal lovers, the firm has participated in rescue-related events with SOS Beagle Rescue and Shelby Humane Society.

Birmingham businesses face tough new public smoking ban

Some Birmingham businesses claim little info shared on new public smoking ban.

Election spending adds up for Birmingham judges' seats

Several races for Birmingham division criminal court judgeships are shaping up to be expensive campaigns, financial disclosure forms show.

Trussville police save big by gassing up with compressed natural gas

Trussville Mayor Gene Melton estimates his city will save $17,000 a year per vehicle over the next five years, once the city finishes converting its fleet to run on compressed...

Birmingham jumpstart: Sweet potato give-away; help for ex-convicts; more news

News worth reading.

Crews working two apparent water main breaks in downtown Birmingham

One was at the corner of 18th Street and Fourth Avenue South, where crews could be seen pumping out water. Traffic is moving through the area around the crews. At the corner of...

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy tonight, hot and mostly sunny on Memorial Day

onight's forecast calls for a low around 71. On Monday, look for mostly sunny skies and a high near 91. Overnight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Trussville Chamber to host golf tournament

Proceeds will fund the chamber's scholarship program, which awarded $1,000 scholarships to four students this year.

UAB medical students head to the Dominican Republic to help provide clean water

Students will help run medical clinics.

Groups toss around ideas to help keep Alabama ex-convicts from returning to prison

More than 100 officials from agencies and nonprofit groups met last year as part of the council.

Warrior man dies from injuries in Concord motorcycle crash

Man died at UAB Hospital at 12:39 a.m. today from injuries suffered in May 20 crash

Name of 7-year-old Birmingham boy who drowned in Forestdale pool released

The boy had been found unresponsive Saturday night in an apartment complex pool in Forestdale

Birmingham police: one killed, two injured when car hits house on Jefferson Avenue (video)

Chimney fell on car after it struck the house early today

Birmingham forecast: Warm weekend, cooler week ahead

Chance of showers increases later in the week.

7-year-old Birmingham boy declared dead after drowning in Forestdale pool

The apparent accidental drowning occurred at the Royal Orleans apartment complex on Crabapple Lane.

Birmingham man shot to death along street in south part of city

The shooting happened in the 2300 block of 9th Avenue South

Public hearings soon on sewer rate hike in Jefferson County

Most county officials believe increases will be in the single digits.

UAB professor Sarah Parcak to be featured Sunday on CNN's 'The Next List'

The show was developed to feature profiles of exceptional people, who as agents of change are leading innovation, setting trends and making strides within various industries

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.