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Conservation groups threaten lawsuit over protections for Birmingham Darter

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WSFA) - Three conservation groups are threatening to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, saying the agency missed a deadline to consider federal protections for a rare fish found only in Alabama. The Center for Biological Diversity, Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior Riverkeeper notified the agency...

Birmingham, AL · 21h

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Microsoft outage: The internet reacts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Did you survive the great Microsoft outage of 2026?. Since things were a little slow, we may have scrolled through Instagram a time or two on Thursday. We noticed there was plenty of content making light of the Microsoft situation. Here are a few good...

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Phaedra Manuel of Hoover Crowned Miss University of Alabama Birmingham 2027

Phaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at BirminghamPhaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham. Manuel was crowned Sunday, Nov. 8, during the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition, an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America. She will represent UAB at the state Miss Alabama competition.

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Spain Park celebrates fall signees at signing day

HOOVER – Thursday, Nov. 12 was a day of celebration at Spain Park High School as 11 athletes signed their written offers of athletic aid to play sports at the collegiate level. Softball had three signees, including a Division I signee in Abby King, who will play at BYU....

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Patriots Stage Thrilling Second-Half Comeback at Homewood to Reach Fourth Straight Quarterfinal

Never count out the Pike Road Patriots. Facing a 14-point deficit on the road against a 10-1 Homewood squad on Friday night, Pike Road erupted for 21 unanswered points in the third quarter and came up with clutch plays on both sides of the ball late to earn a 38-35 victory in the second round of the AHSAA Class 5A state playoffs. With the win, Pike Road (9-3) punched its ticket to the state quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive season.

Pike Rd, AL · 20h

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Blue gets $46K+ bill for vote recount

Camara Blue expects to be at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday afternoon with more than $46,000 to pay for a recount of his District 3 County Commission election with Jimmie Stephens. Following Friday’s certification of last week’s election results, Blue learned that it will cost $46,239.72 to get a...

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Playoff football: Lions survive, Jags fall

Spain Park's Nash Davis (10) throws a pass during a Class 6A second round playoff game between Spain Park and Prattville on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Stanley-Jensen Stadium in Prattville. Photo by Kyle Parmley. Spain Park High School’s football team fell 36-17 to unbeaten Prattville on Friday night at...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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‘We Deserve It’: In Birmingham, Black Farmers Open Fountain Heights’ First Grocery Store in 70 years

For the first time in nearly 70 years, Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has a grocery store of its own. The Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farm and food sovereignty collective founded in 2016 by M. Dominique Villanueva and Christopher Gooden, hosted the grand opening of its We All Eat Market and community kitchen on Nov. 7.

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Traffic signal out at Homewood intersection after power line cut

Why is the traffic signal at Homewood intersection nonfunctional?. A traffic signal at Independence Drive and 29th Avenue South in Homewood is out of service after a power line was reportedly cut by a construction crew working in the area. Drivers should expect increased traffic congestion near the intersection.

Homewood, AL · 2d

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Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Comes to Birmingham 2026

The magical Coca‑Cola® Holiday Caravan is bringing a taste of the holidays to multiple stops around Birmingham. Loaded with holiday gifts, delicious Coca‑Cola products and even Santa himself, you’re invited to join the fun. Holiday magic and joy awaits.

Birmingham, AL · 8h

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Freshwater Land Trust announces largest land acquisition

The Freshwater Land Trust announced its largest-ever land acquisition, an international $1 million grant to protect an endangered fish species and the official name of the Red Rock Trail System’s future 36-mile connected loop during its 30th anniversary gala Friday night. The trust recently acquired about 2,115 acres through...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

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Popular Irondale bakery plans Trussville location

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Sunshine’s Bakery, the Irondale shop whose menu runs from croissants and sourdough to pork floss buns and sweet dessert treats, is getting ready to open a second location in Trussville. Husband and wife Sunshine Dang and Glen Williamson own Sunshine’s Bakery. They opened the original location at 2231 […]

Trussville, AL · 2d

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Presley & Pierce | Southern Elegance and Bespoke Florals at The Club in Birmingham

A celebration of Southern tradition with a fresh, personal perspective, Presley and Pierce Quick’s Birmingham wedding brought together custom floral patterns, thoughtful hospitality, and timeless bridal fashion. From the patterned bridesmaid gowns to a beautifully wrapped dance floor, every element felt considered – creating a wedding that was both classically elegant and unmistakably their own.

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Live Game Updates: UAB vs Temple

UAB makes their first trip Philadelphia on Saturday with bowl eligibility within reach. The 5-4 Blazers need one more win to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2022. The road has been a challenge for UAB. The Blazers are 0-4 away from Birmingham this season and have just...

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Thompson rolls to victory over Hoover in Class 6A Round 2

Thompson amassed 464 yards total offense to earn a 42-14 victory over Hoover in the second round of AHSAA Class 6A high school football. Second-ranked Thompson (9-1) last played on Oct. 23, a three-week layoff. “Man, I just thank God that I get to coach those kids,” said Thompson coach...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Live Game Updates: Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two years after Vanderbilt stunned No. 1 Alabama in Nashville, the Crimson Tide returns. Austin Mack was reported to make his first career start today in place of the injured Keelon Russell. Both got equal reps in pregame. But Russell will get the start. 1st Quarter.

Nashville, TN · 1d

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Football recap: Patriots drop heartbreaker, Cavs hang tough

HOMEWOOD -- For a half, the Homewood High School football team looked poised to extend its season. The Patriots built a two-touchdown lead, weathered a pair of Pike Road scoring drives and carried a 28-14 advantage into the locker room Friday night. But the second half told a much different...

Homewood, AL · 1d

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Grammy-nominated Alex Warren announces stop in Birmingham as part of North American tour

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alex Warren announced the North American leg of his “Finding (More) Family on the Road” tour Friday with a stop at Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will take the state in the Magic City on Sunday, May 16. Warren, who will also...

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Goodman: The eagle tattoo has landed ... on my skin

Auburn deserved Justice, and an eagle named Justice is now my right arm’s ride or die.