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  • Central Alabama Water Layoffs Draw Racism Claims

    Central Alabama Water Layoffs Draw Racism Claims

    March 14, 2026

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Central Alabama Water’s decision to cut 135 jobs in a sweeping reorganization has triggered protests from laid-off workers and sharp criticism from a Birmingham state lawmaker who…

  • Tuberville’s ‘Enemy Inside the Gates’ Post Draws Sharp Rebukes

    Tuberville’s ‘Enemy Inside the Gates’ Post Draws Sharp Rebukes

    March 13, 2026

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s recent social media post juxtaposing the Sept. 11 attacks with a photo of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, captioned “the enemy is…

  • Buc-ee’s gets ‘F’ from Better Business Bureau, but Leeds Store holds 100 Health Score

    Buc-ee’s gets ‘F’ from Better Business Bureau, but Leeds Store holds 100 Health Score

    March 12, 2026

    LEEDS, Ala. — Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based travel center chain known for its oversized stores and spotless bathrooms, has been hit with an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau over…

  • Submarine Parts Plant Signals New Wave of Manufacturing Jobs for Northwest Alabama

    Submarine Parts Plant Signals New Wave of Manufacturing Jobs for Northwest Alabama

    March 11, 2026

    MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — A long-idled railcar factory on the Tennessee River is poised to become one of Alabama’s largest new industrial sites, with a planned submarine components facility expected…

  • Birmingham’s $14.5M Federal Grant for Historic Black Business District Pulled

    Birmingham’s $14.5M Federal Grant for Historic Black Business District Pulled

    March 10, 2026

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A $14.5 million federal grant awarded to Birmingham for roadway improvements in the city’s Historic 4th Avenue Black Business District has been withdrawn, city officials confirmed this…

  • Gunfire Mars Selma Jubilee as City Marks Bloody Sunday’s Legacy

    Gunfire Mars Selma Jubilee as City Marks Bloody Sunday’s Legacy

    March 9, 2026

    SELMA, Ala. — A weekend meant to honor nonviolent resistance and the fight for voting rights was scarred by gunfire as two separate shootings left eight people injured during Selma’s…

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The Birmingham Free Press

The Birmingham Free Press was established in 1997 as an independent news and entertainment source. We publish a variety of books, magazines, and comics, along with our flagship, broadsheet newspaper.

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