[Share on Twitter/X | Facebook] the war on books It is not enough to decry books, but to stop others from access. most wanted librarians They’re outlaws because they fight for freedom… Read More

Video: Chicago performs “Saturday in the Park” for “A Capitol Fourth” TV special. • Happy birthday, America! Enjoy this musical celebration from the 2023 &ldquo… Read More

Video: 2024 National Memorial Day Concert Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy music and more from the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington Read More

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Photo: 7beachbum (CC) Next Tuesday is Super Tuesday. Are you ready to vote in Alabama? Voters in 16 states will head to the polls for the primary election. We have the sample ballots for Jef… Read More

[Share on Twitter | Facebook] parking entrepreneurs They tow all makes with enthusiasm and greed. What a slimy scam. surprise, it’s wholesome Click on a cartoon to discover heartwarmi… Read More

Photo: Birmingham Public Library (CC) Happy New Year! Have a terrific and radiant 2024 Read More

Video: “All I Want for Christmas …” Merry Christmas! Read More

Video: Comedian Leslie Jones saves your Thanksgiving from family quarrels.  Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! Enjoy this clip from “The Daily Show.” Read More

Video: Livestream of the 2023 National Veterans Day parade America’s biggest parade is back, and the route is a little bit different this year. The 2023 National Veterans Day parade s… Read More

Video: A SAG strike-friendly holiday. Happy Halloween! Read More

[Share on Twitter | Facebook] not-so-temporary classrooms Learning in trailers, an age-old tradition for overcrowded schools. the haunted bathroom The toilet would flush by itself, because… Read More

Video: Why we celebrate Labor Day Happy Labor Day! The U.S. Department of Labor put together this video on the importance of workers Read More

Video: Gloria Gaynor performs “I Will Survive” for “A Capitol Fourth” TV special. • Happy birthday, America! Enjoy this musical celebration from the 2022 &ldquo… Read More

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Video: 2023 National Memorial Day Concert Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy music and more from the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington Read More

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Photo: T.K. Mc Happy New Year! May 2023 be fanciful and wondrous Read More

Video: Darlene Love performs “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Merry Christmas! Read More

[Share on Twitter | Facebook] the last corona virgin Get thee behind me, COVID. You shall not cross this masked face, these washed hands. we report, you comply When a news network lies to y… Read More

Who won their races today in the midterm elections? Here are results from the top offices in Alabama, Jefferson and Shelby Counties … More election coverage in our Vote 2022 spe… Read More

Photo: CAJC in the PNW (CC) It’s Election Day 2022, midterms edition. Polls are open till 7 tonight with races at the local, state and national levels, plus 10 state amendments. Q: Wh… Read More

It’s almost time for the midterm general election … • We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries. Find your polling place/districts. Th… Read More

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Election results from today’s primaries in Alabama … More election coverage in our Vote 2022 special report. The runoff takes place June 21. (Updating throughout the eveni… Read More

Mike Maguire (CC) Time to start marking ballots. The polls are open till 7 tonight for Alabama’s midterm elections. Q: Where do I vote? A: Call Jefferson County: (205) 325-5550… Read More

The midterm elections are upon us. On May 24, cast your ballots in Alabama for state and local races. We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries. Find yo… Read More

[Share on Twitter | Facebook] smoke break, winter edition Bundle the fuck up for a 5-minute sojourn by the back entrance. use the good china today Candles, wines, cigars, gift cards, linens… Read More

[Share on Twitter | Facebook] happiest of holidays A nonstop orgy of gifts, eating, dressing up and some reflection. the true cost of higher education A little learning can contribute to a… Read More

Photo: Jerry Taylor Happy New Year! May 2022 be healthy, healthy and healthy Read More

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The polls are closed, and the totals will soon be in. Results from today’s races in Birmingham … Updates throughout the evening … Voter turnout was 25 percent, compared t… Read More

Birmingham’s Election Day is here, with polls open till 7. At stake, mayor, city council and board of education. Q: Where do I vote? A: Call the city clerk’s office at (205) 254… Read More

Before heading to the polls on Tuesday, take some time to study the Birmingham ballot. We’re voting on mayor, city council and board of education (Mobile has its general election, too)… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Downtown vlogging, capturing video and shooting pics. From Jimmy Rooney. More videos, after the jump … Belly dancing with members of Dala Da… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Required tests for weather radios (our vertical video of the week). From Landon the EAS Guy 2005. More videos, after the jump … Vlogging via… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … A May rally at Linn Park supporting Palestine. From Empat Lebah. More videos, after the jump … Soccer: Highlights from Memphis 901 FC at Bir… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Montreal visitor walks from downtown to Vulcan. From Jayson 2020. More videos, after the jump … Ten-second drum solo near Railroad Park. Fro… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Los Angeles rock band Steel Panther performs “17 Girls in a Row” earlier this month at Avondale Brewing Company. From Frostbyte. More vid… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Riding into the gym. From TrapFlix TV. More videos, after the jump … A look outside and inside the Club in 1992. From Almaz Sharman. •… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Commercial for Birmingham Oddities downtown. From Matt Weber. More videos, after the jump … The Young Turks report on Birmingham mayor Randa… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Handing out the 2021 American Advertising Awards at AAF Birmingham. From AAF Birmingham. More videos, after the jump … Checking out the coil… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Promo for Burrito Punx in Irondale. From Codey Richards. More videos, after the jump … Biking. From Edward Ellsberry. • The Tom Packs… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … C-SPAN’s “Book TV” talks with Jake Reiss of the Alabama Booksmith in 2011 in Homewood. From Retox44. More videos, after the jump &h… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Ministry in Linn Park downtown. From LEM Media. More videos, after the jump … College lacrosse: Birmingham-Southern at Sewanee on Tuesday. F… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Rugby: Birmingham Vulcans at New Orleans in March. From Norse Archaelogist Does Things. More videos, after the jump … Memphis rapper Big 30… Read More

[Share on Twitter | Facebook] banned words, 2020 edition Pandemic, lockdown, social distancing, face mask, coronavirus. the fights long since forgotten An apology sheepish and belated still… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Reading chapter 4 of Christopher Paul Curtis’ “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963.” From Benjamin Price. More videos, after… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Dashcam footage of a neighborhood (our vertical video of the week). From ZPierre509. More videos, after the jump … Dashcam footage of Vestav… Read More

A look at Birmingham in videos … Preparing for an estate sale earlier this month in Sylacauga (our vertical video of the week). From Birmingham Estate Sales. More videos, after the j… Read More