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Apr 4th, 2025 👍 1033

Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch announced this morning that he will not seek re-election after serving since 2016 — he said the city is thriving with safe neighborhoods, improved public spaces, and solid infrastructure, and he plans to finish his term in the coming months.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 4262

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on April 2, a fiery two-vehicle crash on Highway 79 in Jefferson County closed the road when a passenger truck and a regional delivery tractor trailer caught fire—emergency crews treated two people and one was critically injured and taken to UAB Trauma Center as ALDOT and the Sheriff's Office managed the scene.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 1670

Birmingham’s new Up-Down Arcade Bar will open tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Urban Supply in Parkside—featuring over 60 classic arcade games and a wide selection of craft beers. The first 100 guests will receive 20 free game tokens to play most games that cost one token each—promising an exciting start for local gamers.

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