Bria Chatman

Authorities in Jefferson County say a major drug investigation in Brookside led to the seizure of cocaine, cash, guns and a marijuana growing operation.

Investigators say the child is in stable condition and is expected to recover.

Police said officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 100 block of 17th Street Southwest.

The Pelham YMCA is preparing for another busy summer pool season by hiring and training lifeguards, reviewing emergency plans and encouraging families to prioritize water safety.

Families spent much of Monday, May 18, coming in and out of the cemetery, with some attempting to enter the office before discovering the closure notice posted on the door.

A wrongful-death lawsuit filed recently blames Jeffrey Towers for the shooting death of Whitney Robeson, a 22-year-old woman killed in March at a home in Trussville.

City leaders are calling for more caution at railroad crossings after multiple accidents - including fatal crashes - near a crossing along Jefferson Avenue in Birmingham’s West End community.

The Birmingham City Council recently approved paid mental health leave for members of the department.

Tuesday morning, May 26, the Birmingham City Council approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing Redevelopment Agreement with Smithfield Phase II, LP. City leaders say the vote was a required step for the developer to keep moving forward with plans at Smithfield Court.

Residents in Birmingham’s Harris Homes community said they want answers after train cars blocked the entrance to their neighborhood for hours on Tuesday.