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Fultondale man found dead after house fire identified

A 50-year-old Fultondale man was found dead after a house fire early Nov. 7, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. James M. Meredith was found in an upstairs bedroom after firefighters put out the fire at a home in the 1800 block of Donafred Road, the coroner’s office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:44 a.m.

Fultondale, AL · 2d
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Cause of death pending for Jefferson County Jail inmate

What is the Sheriff’s Office investigating regarding Cook’s death?. A 61-year-old man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham died at a hospital Nov. 9 after jail nursing staff saw he was having a medical emergency, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

Birmingham, AL · 2d
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3 firefighters, among 5 people taken to hospital after ambulance crash

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - An ambulance carrying a patient and three firefighters was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Roebuck, Birmingham Fire and Rescue said. The patient, the firefighters and the driver of another vehicle were all taken to the hospital. We do not know their conditions. Authorities said...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d
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High Dive Named Alabama’s Best New Restaurant of 2026

BIRMINGHAM — High Dive HiFi Lounge in Lakeview has been named Alabama’s best new restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, the national food publication’s pick for the state in its... The post High Dive Named Alabama’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Prosecutors seek dismissal in 2021 Patton Park murder case

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama prosecutors have asked a Jefferson County judge to dismiss the case against Jalynd Rashad Rayford, who was arrested in connection with a 2021 shooting at W.C. Patton Park that killed Areyelle Yarbrough and wounded five others. A motion filed Friday asks the court to dismiss...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

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10 Alabama Restaurants Serving Homestyle Chicken And Dumplings Made For Cold Weather

If you’re making chicken and dumplings at four in the morning, you’re either feeding a hungry crowd or taking comfort food very seriously. One Alabama cafe actually opens that early, so I guess we have our answer. And it’s hardly alone. Another restaurant has been around so long...

Alabama · 11h

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Knight named president pro tem as Jefferson County Commission begins new term

Trussville resident Joe Knight will serve as president pro tempore of the Jefferson County Commission for its new four-year term, and he will lead the committee that oversees county finance and emergency management.

Jefferson County, AL · 6h

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Auburn-Mississippi State kickoff moved to 3:15 p.m. after travel disruption

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Auburn’s game at Mississippi State on Saturday will now kick off at 3:15 p.m. CT, the SEC announced Friday night. The game at Davis Wade Stadium was originally scheduled for 11 a.m. CT. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop Friday, disrupting Auburn’s...

Birmingham, AL · 22h

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Central Alabama Water board hikes rates 3.4%, bars public from speaking during meeting

Customers of Alabama’s largest water utility, which serves the Birmingham metro area, will see their rates increase by 3.4% in January, with an additional increase possible later next year. The rate hike will increase most residential customers’ bills by up to $3.38 per month. In addition, a change in...

Birmingham, AL · 10h

Shelby Reporter

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Oak Ass Endurance Race returns to Oak Mountain with new course, national field

PELHAM – The Oak Ass Endurance Race is returning to Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing endurance mountain bikers from across the country to Shelby County for a day of competition, trails and celebration. The event, presented by the National Ultra Endurance Series, Chainbuster and Birmingham...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Jefferson County Grand Jury Indicts Quinton Woman in Grandmother's 2025 Crash Death

A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a 37-year-old woman in connection with a crash on Alliance Road in Quinton that killed a 57-year-old Cordova grandmother last year. Stacey Thomas Mosley faces manslaughter charges in the death of Jodie Lynn Owens, along with a second-degree assault charge tied to injuries Owens’ sister suffered in the same wreck.

Jefferson County, AL · 2d

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Freeze Warning Issued as Coldest Fall Temperatures Approach West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has given us an early heads-up about a Freeze Warning starting for Saturday and Sunday.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

AL.com

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Week 11 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator

Editor’s note: Check back on Friday for the Senator’s picks. This is an opinion column. The most popular college football picks column on the internet has a new player this season. Joe and the Hero are thrilled to welcome The Honorable Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama to the grand experiment.

Alabama · 1d

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Central Alabama employees impacted after Microsoft outage disrupts email access

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Microsoft outage affected users around the world Thursday afternoon, and businesses across Alabama faced difficulties. Microsoft is investigating the cause, and access had not been fully restored as of Thursday night. Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, said that at one point 130,000 people reported...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Spain Park, Thompson stars make football North-South All-Star Classic

MONTGOMERY – Five locals from Shelby County schools have been tabbed by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association for the upcoming 2026 edition of the North-South All-Star Classic. Spain Park’s Jaylen Bates and Jonathan Roberto as well as Thompson’s CJ Cowley, Wes Gover and Conner Williams...

Hoover, AL · 2d

The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism

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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 · 17h

Country Herald

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Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 27°F This Weekend Nov 14-15

Two freeze warnings cover central Alabama as temperatures could fall to 27 degrees by Sunday.

Birmingham, AL · 1d