The city of Hueytown is going to open up a 400+ acre nature preserve in the first quarter of 2026. Called the West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve, the highly anticipated green space has been years in ...

The US murder rate fell 20 percent, continuing declines in 2023 and 2024. Among cities, Birmingham, Alabama, gets first prize ...

The film “Lilly,” released in spring of 2025, tells the story of Lilly Ledbetter, the Jacksonville, Ala., native who famously ...

Used car retailer Cinch clocked up another £100m loss before tax after revenues topped £1bn last year. In its latest accounts ...

This holiday season, Books-A-Million customers and booksellers across the country came together to give back in a powerful ...

With the holiday travel season ramping up, a good book is a must-have for airport delays or to give as the perfect gift.

Parents and people who support parents and families recognize that while parenting has its highs, stress among parents is also ubiquitous. They are seeking ideas and tips to help parents navigate the ...

I am an unrepentant book gifter. It is my version of the scented candle, though I give plenty of those too. But while a scent can feel impersonal, books are incredibly intimate. It’s a good way to ...

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect overlooked histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today Science From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of ...

Slate receives a commission when you purchase items using the links on this page. Thank you for your support. In a chaotic and distressing year, books provided a respite, a chance to commune with ...

Students at the University of Alabama are outraged after university officials suspended the publication of two student-led magazines for not being in compliance with the Trump administration’s ...

Two Winn-Dixie grocery stores in Birmingham will close early next year after they failed to find buyers. Winn-Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers has confirmed the closure of the stores at 4476 ...