Pork is the third-most consumed meat in the U.S. Americans eat an average of 50 pounds of pork per person each year — that’s close to 16 billion pounds annually. Continue reading →

Brian Peters: Showers Remain Numerous For Alabama’s Weekend Continue reading →

McWane Science Center in downtown Birmingham plans a two-day birthday bash this weekend, July 14-15, to celebrate its 20th birthday. Continue reading →

Enjoy a variety of music this weekend at Sloss Fest: Grunge, alternative rock, trap, new classic, artsy, bi-coastal beach pop, bluesy indie folk, indie rock, psychedelic rock, American rock, rock, folk rock, soulful notes blended with rock and gospel, eclectic, ethereal loop-based beats, shoegaze to garage rock, pop, funk, contemporary R&B, blues, indie surf and more. Continue reading →

July 11, 1950: On this day in 1950, Morris incorporated for the second time Continue reading →

July 10, 1943: On July 10, 1943, just over a year since the USS Birmingham was launched, the ship saw the first battle of its career Continue reading →

July 9, 1865: Born on July 9, 1865 in Lebanon, Tennessee, Thomas E Continue reading →

July 8, 1908 : After years of escalating tensions over pay, miners in the greater Birmingham area took a stand Continue reading →

Brian Peters: Alabama Weather Stays Unsettled For Several Days Continue reading →

Visitors to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport who drive electric vehicles now have a place to charge up their rides. Continue reading →