BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the AMC Summit 16 movie theater in Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday night, January 4, disrupting evening showings and prompting a significant law enforcement response. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., according to witnesses, when theater staff interrupted screenings and directed moviegoers to exit the building…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The disappearance of rock radio in Birmingham marked another milestone this week as iHeartMedia’s 103.1 FM, formerly known as “The Vulcan,” dropped its rock format in favor of hip-hop, rebranding as “103.1 The Beat.” The decision reflects a broader trend of corporate consolidation and changing listener preferences in the radio industry. For…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student and cheerleader from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, was crowned Miss America 2025 on Friday night, earning her a $50,000 scholarship and a place in pageant history. Stockard dazzled judges with a contemporary dance performance to Lauren Daigle’s “You Say” and captivated audiences with her poise and passion…

PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Recent developments at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library have amplified concerns about censorship and targeted attacks on LGBTQ+ representation in Alabama’s public libraries. The Prattville City Council’s appointment of Doug Darr and Donnie Bethel to the library’s Board of Trustees is the latest flashpoint in a broader statewide push to restrict access to…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Tenants at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, a historic cultural center in Huntsville, are bracing for a 25.5% rent increase set to take effect at the start of 2025. The hike, one of the most significant in recent years, is causing unease among artists and small business owners who rely on the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama cattle owners rang in the new year with a new law aimed at limiting their liability for the unpredictable behavior of their bovines. Senate Bill 164, which officially took effect Wednesday, provides legal protections for owners of cattle and other bovines in situations where their animals’ actions might otherwise lead to…