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The Hairston family is making baseball history again at Birmingham's Rickwood Field, where three generations of Major League players will manage and coach the East-West Classic on Juneteenth. Their story begins with grandfather Sam, a Negro League All-Star who called Birmingham home.
Birmingham's urban core is roaring back to life with office spaces filling up, major companies moving in, and eight Michelin-recognized restaurants calling downtown home. Fresh data from late 2025 shows employee presence jumped nearly 7% in some areas.
A Birmingham innovation center just went global, teaming up with London School of Economics to connect American and British entrepreneurs. Students from both countries will now build real companies together, starting this fall.
Downtown Birmingham is buzzing with life as award-winning restaurants and growing office presence spark nearly 10% more visitors. The city's culinary scene just earned 8 Michelin Guide nods, proving Alabama's capital city is becoming a destination worth traveling for.
After a year of overflowing rubbish and frustrated residents, Birmingham's bin workers are finally heading back to work. A breakthrough deal between the city council and Unite union promises to end the strike that left streets piled with waste.
Over 23,000 fans packed Birmingham's streets to celebrate Aston Villa's first European trophy in over 40 years. The historic win united generations of supporters who had endured decades of disappointment.
Communities across Birmingham transformed a national kindness campaign into powerful interfaith celebrations, bringing together refugees, volunteers, and neighbors who refused to let 2024's riots define their city. From mosque leaders to migrant women learning new skills, ordinary people are proving compassion wins.
Erin Medcalf from Birmingham claimed the Winter Swimming World Championship after racing in water as cold as -0.8C across Europe. The ice swimmer, who started during lockdown after reading an inspiring book, competed wearing only a standard swimsuit and goggles.
Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is offering a free six-week virtual wellness program to help survivors focus on healing from home. The series includes yoga, educational content, and recipes designed to combat the isolation many patients feel.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham just invested nearly £1 million in his hometown cricket team because he says he "owes the city something." The 22-year-old England midfielder is putting his money where his heart is.
A new method for producing clean hydrogen uses half the heat of traditional systems, making it cheaper and more practical for real-world use. The breakthrough could finally make hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.
At 101 years old, Bill Greason stands as the last living connection to baseball's Negro League era. The former pitcher's remarkable journey spans World War II, breaking color barriers, and 50 years serving his Birmingham community as a pastor.
After their first European trophy win in 42 years, Aston Villa will parade through Birmingham Thursday with three open-top buses carrying players and the Europa League cup. The city is transforming its streets into a celebration route as fans from Ghana to Istanbul share in the historic 3-0 victory.
When a homeless veteran missed her appointment, a Birmingham VA medical team didn't just call again—they drove to her home and found her trapped on the floor. Their quick action turned a welfare check into a life-saving rescue.
Nearly two decades after winning American Idol, Taylor Hicks says his Birmingham roots and faith help him navigate Hollywood's highs and lows. The 49-year-old musician is still doing what he loves, calling himself "very blessed" to work in show business.
The daughter of a Ku Klux Klan member and the sister of a girl killed in Birmingham's 1963 church bombing have formed an unlikely friendship. Together, they're teaching schoolchildren about reconciliation and healing.
England football star Jude Bellingham just invested nearly £1 million in Birmingham Phoenix cricket team, bringing his love of the sport full circle. The Real Madrid midfielder, who played junior cricket growing up, now owns a piece of his hometown team.
High schoolers in Birmingham just completed their fourth tiny home, this time powered entirely by the sun. The wheelchair-accessible house will showcase sustainable living on UAB's campus, with three more student-built homes coming soon.
Nine high school seniors just received $10,000 each to pursue their college dreams, thanks to a Birmingham-area service club with a 55-year legacy. The Rotary Club of Shades Valley continues its mission of investing in young leaders who give back to their communities.
Black Sabbath guitarist and cancer survivor Tony Iommi donated his guitar to help build a new cancer treatment center, raising £53,000 in a December raffle. The funds will support Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital in creating a state-of-the-art facility with comfortable treatment spaces and quiet areas for patients and families.
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