Bryce Oselen

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick visited Birmingham City Schools to highlight Lumi, an AI-powered platform for storytelling and historical reflection, inspiring students like Harvard-bound Jamyah Rembert.

The Riverchase Galleria in Hoover is partially listed for sale, with city officials hoping new ownership will revitalize the mall after years of reduced foot traffic and economic challenges.

The Hoover Police Department secured first place in the Tuscaloosa County SWAT competition, excelling in tactical, fitness, and shooting challenges against teams from other states.

Hoover City Council member Ashley Lovell said residents prefer green spaces and amenities over a proposed 300-unit apartment complex at Tattersall Park.

Birmingham City Schools are providing free lunches during summer break to ensure students have access to nutritious meals, addressing food insecurity in the community.

A Birmingham organization gifted three cars to graduates of its Reclaiming Hope program, aiming to support the community beyond providing meals.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosted its Juneteenth Jubilee, marking the first time the celebration included the entire Civil Rights District with a block party that brought together history and celebration. Hundreds gathered at the institute to honor Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.While emancipation brought freedom to millions, the struggle for civil rights and equality continued, and for many, the day serves as a time to reflect on those sacrifices. "Juneteenth is important because it was one of those things that, growing up, I didn't know about until I was an adult. I grew up in Detroit, and for me to not know about Juneteenth until I was an adult was kind of, kind of hurtful," said Charles Casey, who traveled from Detroit. Patricia Wright-Jenkins, a foot soldier in the Civil Rights Movement, shared her perspective on the significance of the day. "Juneteenth means a lot to me because of what I've been through," Wright-Jenkins said. "The struggle as being bit by a dog, hosed down, locked up in the fairground in the city jail. It's just, we just done came a long way."The Jubilee attracted families from across the country, and Deborah Bowie, president of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, emphasized the importance of engaging with African American history. "As we celebrate 250 years of what it means to be in the United States of America, it is so important to understand that all of that history, all of our history, all of our stories, and this story deserves to be included, deserves to be explored, deserves to be visited and engaged with," Bowie said. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute plans to host the event again next year.

Weekend flooding in Hoover caused car trouble for drivers and raised concerns about storm drainage issues in the city.

Rainiela Ortiz, a Carver High School graduate, has returned to Birmingham City Schools as a dual language teacher, inspired by her own educators to give back to her community.

Max Transit’s updated routing system aims to improve efficiency, but passengers in Birmingham are experiencing delays and disruptions as they adjust to the changes.