Alabama Man Faces Federal Charges Following Riots At The U.S. Capitol
Lonnie Leroy Coffman, a 70-year-old from Falkville, Alabama, faces federal charges after being arrested this week during riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Turning Red Line Green: Virtual Conference Brings Attention To Underserved Areas
In the past, certain areas of Birmingham that were up for redevelopment faced discriminatory practices by banks and insurance companies. Some bankers, regulators, developers and entrepreneurs want to change that.
Birmingham Pastor Calls For A State Of Emergency Over Murder Rate
The number of homicides rose in the city in 2020. Birmingham started 2021 with three murders over three days.
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One Alabamian Dies During Siege At U.S. Capitol
One person from Alabama is dead after yesterday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Alabama Republicans Condemn Pro-Trump Mob As Many Vow To Continue The Fight
Alabama lawmakers in Congress ranged in their reactions to Wednesday’s Capitol breach by a mob of Trump supporters.
Hotels, Recovery Rooms And Waiting Rooms Pressed Into Service As UAB’s Patient Load Rises
UAB Hospital is daily caring for a record number of new COVID-19 patients. These patients have been hospitalized because they are very sick or may be unable to survive without intensive medical care, according to UAB.
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Overwhelmed With COVID Patients, Alabama Hospitals Near Crisis Level
With more than 3000 people hospitalized with COVID-19, Alabama's hospitals are transferring patients out of state and cutting services.
Birmingham Council Goes Virtual, Mayor Still Hospitalized
Jefferson County's recent spike in COVID-19 cases — along with Mayor Randall Woodfin’s recent COVID diagnosis and hospitalization — finally pushed the city council's weekly meeting fully online.
Woodfin Hospitalized With COVID
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was hospitalized Monday for symptoms related to COVID-19.
‘Oh My God!’ Alabama Running Out Of ICU Beds, And The Christmas Rush Hasn’t Even Begun
Alabama's ICU beds are filling up and the state has not yet seen the rush of new cases from holiday gatherings, according to the president of the Alabama Hospital Association.
Birmingham Police Need The Public’s Help In Solving Homicides, Woodfin Says
The overall crime rate in Birmingham went down compared to last year, but the city’s murder rate increased 13 percent in 2020, according to data from the Birmingham Police Department.
Here’s What Kids Yearn For In A Post-Pandemic World
As we welcome a new year, we asked kids what they're most looking forward to after the pandemic.
