[ Six years ago, an Alabama photographer’s photos of a rare yellow cardinal captivated the nation on numerous national news outlets after being first reported on AL.com. Now, a bird with the same genetic mutation — one that makes the bird’s feathers appear bright yellow instead of red — has been spotted in the Birmingham … Read more
[ An investigation is ongoing after a deadly shooting in Walker County early Saturday morning. Walker County Sheriff’s Office officials said deputies were dispatched at 12:48 a.m. to a report of a vehicle crash at a home on Wolf Road in Parrish. Investigators learned the crash victim had been shot. The victim, whose identity has … Read more
[ This is an opinion column. Don’t say this isn’t censorship. Don’t tell me it’s not book banning. Don’t claim the criminalization of ideas is liberty. (I don’t think that word means what you think it means.) Please don’t say preventing others from reading things you disagree with is freedom. And in the name of … Read more
[ Juliet suggests “a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet,” though, scent aside, the entire plot was driven by Romeo’s last name. The Pink Moon by any other name would still not be pink, but the rosy hue in our imagination sparks wonder, aligning with the energetic shifts of spring. Plant … Read more
[ Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in collaboration with AL.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The 2024 Masters has been an absolutely electric weekend per usual, but it must come to a close with … Read more
[ A teen has been formally charged in the killing of 16-year-old Jaylin Jenkins who was gunned down earlier this week after running to the store to get a soda. Birmingham police on Friday announced a capital murder charge against a 17-year-old boy. His name is not being released because of his age. Sgt. LaQuitta … Read more
[ Dear Annie: My name is “Stephanie,” and my husband’s name is “Travis.” Travis and I have been married for 27 years. About six months ago, I was blindsided with divorce papers. He and his mom made the decision. Yes, you read that right. Anyhow, my husband and I still live together, and the divorce … Read more
[ Cornerback Levi Wallace is slated to become an unrestricted free agent in the NFL on Wednesday. Maybe he’d fit best on a team without an Auburn alumnus on the roster. During an appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Friday, Wallace was asked which college program’s players he disliked the most in the … Read more
[ Authorities have released the name of a man found shot to death near a southwest Birmingham apartment complex earlier this week. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Raul Angel Cajigas Jr. He was 23 and lived in Hoover. The shooting happened about 10 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Third … Read more
[ Authorities have released the name of a man shot to death during an argument inside an east Birmingham home. Birmingham police late Wednesday identified the slain man as Jeremy Andrews. He was 33. Officers were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. to house in the 7800 block of Seventh Court South on a report of … Read more
