Bryce Oselen

A massage therapist arrested on sexual abuse charges is now facing a civil lawsuit that accuses him of sexually assaulting a client and the Homewood spa where he worked of allowing it to happen. Matthew Owen Jones, 44, of Sterrett, was arrested Thursday on two counts of sexual abuse after Homewood police investigated allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct during massage appointments at Escape Day Spa. He was released from the Jefferson County Jail on a $30,000

The Southwestern Athletic Conference will host its inaugural Birmingham football classic next month, showcasing Alabama State and Southern University in the Magic City.

The Birmingham Zoo is set to launch a new axolotl exhibit, drawing interest from visitors like April Robinson, who plans to return with her family to see the unique creatures.

Alabama has deployed four swift water rescue teams to Texas after a mutual aid request to help with severe flooding.

A Tuscaloosa woman says she was thrown to the ground by a homeless person near Railroad Park in Birmingham while leaving a 5K event with friends.

Ramsay High School's marching band is staying safe during summer practices by taking measures to beat the heat.

The Birmingham Zoo has opened a new habitat featuring axolotls, a critically endangered amphibian known for its unusual appearance and remarkable ability to regenerate parts of its body.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is training school resource officers with active shooter drills and introducing a new app to improve safety and communication.

Chris Brown and Usher will bring their R&B tour to Birmingham's Protective Stadium for two nights, marking only the third music event at the venue.

Local leaders celebrated the opening of the Villas Early Learning Center in Titusville, highlighting its role in preparing young children for school.