BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents, a 16-year-old giraffe named Willow, who passed away early Friday morning after several days of illness. Zoo officials announced her death Saturday, describing the giraffe as a cherished part of their community. Born at the zoo in 2008,…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Marty’s PM, a cherished dive bar and late-night haven in Birmingham’s Five Points South, has announced it will close its doors after service on January 3, 2025, concluding a 31-year legacy that has deeply impacted the city’s nightlife and music scene. Founded in 1993 by the late Harry M. “Marty” Eagle, Marty’s…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels and other state lawmakers are renewing efforts to bring a state lottery to Alabama, one of just five states without one. Proponents argue that a lottery could provide a critical source of funding for education and other state priorities, while opponents continue to raise moral and…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Modern politics has entered an era where public officials often resemble social media influencers or reality television characters more than serious lawmakers. The latest example comes courtesy of Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who faced widespread ridicule after posting—and then deleting—a bizarre holiday-themed post on X, formerly Twitter, that read: “Thanks to Donald…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Cameron Jamal Mikquise Thompson, an 18-year-old Black transgender woman with dreams of college and a career, was fatally shot on Dec. 16 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in what her family and advocates describe as a senseless act of hate. Authorities have arrested a minor suspect and charged him as an adult with murder….

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A landmark of Birmingham’s Victorian-era charm, the Hassinger Daniels Mansion on Highland Avenue has been sold, marking a new chapter in the storied life of one of the city’s oldest homes. Built in 1898, the Queen Anne-style mansion has stood as a testament to the architectural grandeur of a bygone era. Originally…