Birmingham

Alabama officials are showing citizens the importance of local history. The City of Birmingham is continuing a series of lectures this week on the value of preserving historic local buildings and neighborhoods.

A new survey by the household moving company “Better Move” ranks Birmingham for the ninth worst city for driving.

A recent study is pointing out spooky spots in Alabama. The findings from the organization Lawn Love found that Birmingham is the most haunted major city in the state.

A Pennsylvania company will no longer make Alabama's Golden Flake snacks in Birmingham. Consumers can still buy the products here.

On Saturday, April 1, the Addiction Prevention Coalition will hold its seventh annual "End Addiction BHAM Walk" at the City Walk Birmingham Amphitheater. This free event aims to help raise awareness of substance use happening across Alabama and across the country.

Birmingham-Southern College's board is scheduled to meet next Wednesday, April 5. This comes as the private liberal arts college continues seeking state financial help after years of deficits and declining enrollment.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell has announced the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport will receive $6,481,875 in federal funding. The money will be used to make improvements to the safety and reliability of the airport’s aprons and taxiways.

After Gov. Ivey said the State will not bail out BSC, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is pushing for funding. He says, "With a relatively small investment, saving BSC would signal that Alabama values education, that one size does not fit all, and that there is room on this state’s educational landscape for colleges large and small, public and private."

RESTORE is a partnership with the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County Family Court, Jefferson County Family Resource Center and Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center. The program is expected to serve 120 juveniles over a 12–month period.

REDCREST showcases top Bass Pro Tour anglers competing for the REDCREST Championship trophy and a $300,000 top prize. Birmingham will host the 2024 competition, and Huntsville will host the 2025 event.