Birmingham Real-Time News
Alabama artists amplify truths and emotions surrounding George Floyd protests
Alabama artists respond to George Floyd protests
Gunfire shatters glass window at Fire Station 15 in west Birmingham
Gunfire shatters glass window at Fire Station 15 in west Birmingham
The shots erupted about 9:51 p.m. outside Birmingham Fire and Service Station 15 on Jefferson Avenue in west Birmingham. Battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo said one firefighter was sitting about 20 feet away from the window when it was shattered.
10 charged for looting Birmingham businesses during civil unrest in the city
10 charged for looting Birmingham businesses during civil unrest in the city
Birmingham police Wednesday night announced the arrests of 10 people on burglary charges after looting in the city May 31 into the early hours of June 1 that left multiple businesses in the downtown area and beyond damaged and some even destroyed.
Alabama appeals order allowing curbside voting
Alabama seeks to block federal judge’s order allowing curbside voting, relaxing absentee ballot rules
U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon ruled Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit who claim several Alabama voting restrictions violate their voting rights because of hardships and risks created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Uncle Ben’s, Mrs. Butterworth’s follow Aunt Jemima lead, phase out logos
Uncle Ben’s, Mrs. Butterworth’s follow Aunt Jemima lead, phase out logos
Hours after Aunt Jemima announced changes in branding, Uncle Ben's and Mrs. Butterworth followed suit.
Father’s Day gifts: Best Buy 1-day sale on laptops, TVs
Father’s Day gifts: Best Buy one-day sale has deals on laptops, TVs, more
Father's Day is Sunday, and Best Buy has you covered.
Montgomery mandates masks to battle COVID
Montgomery mayor signs order mandating masks after city council rejection
Montgomery's mayor signed an executive order mandating masks in public places.
Black Lives Matter chalk mural to be created in Mobile
Temporary Black Lives Matter mural approved in Mobile; mayor quiet on making it permanent
The street-sized mural will be created Sunday.
Reopening Alabama: A mayoral town hall series by AL.com
Reopening Alabama: A mayoral town hall series by AL.com
The series continues today with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.
Black Lives Matter: Birmingham activists, volunteers make their mark
Black Lives Matter: Birmingham activists, volunteers make their mark
The Birmingham Department of Transportation, volunteers and activists on Wednesday began working on painting "Black Lives Matter" on First Avenue North between 16th and 17th Street.
No prosecution for dozens arrested at protests, Birmingham says
Dozens of people arrested during Birmingham protests will not be prosecuted, city says
More than 70 people were arrested between June 1 and June 7 on charges ranging from failure to disperse, curfew violations and disorderly conduct. Of those arrests, 27 are Birmingham residents whose cases will not proceed through the court system.
AT&T closing 250 stores, cutting 3,400 jobs
AT&T closing 250 stores, cutting 3,400 jobs, union says
AT&T is closing stores and slashing jobs.
Alabama airports adopting new TSA screening procedures
Alabama airports adopting new TSA screening procedures
You may want to get to the airport a little earlier to check through a list of new procedures brought on by COVID-19 precautions.