Alabama is bracing for a deep freeze as Arctic air sweeps across the state, plunging temperatures below freezing and setting the stage for a

Alabama has a long, rich history in the music world, distinguished by stars who earned fame in country, jazz, rock, blues, gospel and more. People from the state aren’t finished, of course, and several mega-talented artists continue to receive acclaim — and make Alabama proud — with their music.

A look into news from the metro area’s nonprofits and good works and philanthropic outreach from local businesses.

Hundreds of Alabama National Guard service members have been called to duty to help in the winter storm approaching the state. According to a news release, the activation on Jan. 19 involves more than 400 members who will operate out of seven regional facilities from Birmingham to Mobile.

The city of Birmingham will pay almost $750,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit against an officer who fatally shot one person and injured another in 2019.

Snow fell across North Alabama on Jan. 10, 2025. How much snow fell?

Multiple officers with the Birmingham Police Department are gathered in the 600 block of 26th Street SW Friday night.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Breastfeeding women in Alabama will be excused from jury duty, the state’s highest court ordered unanimously on Friday, in response to public outcry from a mother who said that she was threatened with child protective services for bringing her nursing infant into court.

A rapidly expanding national fitness brand is planning at least six health clubs for the Birmingham area, with the first one to open later this year in McCalla.

Alabama is also the state that tried to derail my grasp on the English language. While living in Birmingham, I heard phrases like: It came a frog strangler (It’s going to rain), over yonder (Over there), bless your heart (Can be used as an insult or a way to show empathy).

Central Alabama Pride, Magic City Acceptance Center and Thank You Books will host a discussion and book signing with award-winning journalist Nico Lang in February.

Early forecasts are calling for a snowstorm to hit the Deep South on Tuesday, bringing accumulations of an inch or more to the southern half of Alabama.