Published daily for 125 years, The Birmingham News comes first to you
each morning with unmatched coverage of the stories that matter to you.
Local news is our lifeblood, and The News taps into the pulse of the
Birmingham area with investigative reporting that explores significant
issues and trends. You’ll find a comprehensive report of breaking news from
the metro area and across Alabama, including developments in local and state
government and the latest from the crime and courts beat.
A roundup of the top national and international headlines keeps you
informed about the issues you need to know. Plus, our daily weather report
tallies stats for the region and provides a five-day forecast to plan your
week.
Columnist John Archibald writes with passion about local issues on
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ginny MacDonald solves motorists problems
in “Driver’s Side” on Mondays.
Each day, The Birmingham News offers two pages encompassing a broad range
of perspectives on hot topics. Commentary includes opinions of The News’
editorial board, Pulitzer Prize-winning national columnists and editorial
cartoonists as well as your views in letters to the editor.
Sunday’s Viewpoints section presents an in-depth exploration of local and
global matters, plus an expanded collection of letters from readers.
Each day, The Birmingham News has stories about trends, fashion and the
people and pastimes that make our area unique. Here you’ll also find the
regular features that have become a part of your daily routine, including
your favorite comics, word puzzles, Dear Abby and the Good Neighbors
exchange, as well as movie and primetime TV listings and recommendations on
what to watch.
In-depth coverage throughout the week includes:

▪ Food (Wednesday): Get fresh menu ideas, recipes and tips for entertaining.
▪ Health (Thursday): Discover what’s new in the area’s vibrant medical
community along with advice for living well.
▪ Faces (Friday): Check out what’s happening in the social scene with photos
from events around town.
▪ Spaces (Saturday): Make yourself at home with house and garden features and
decorating ideas.
▪ Religion (Saturday): Explore matters of faith, spirituality and the values
that shape our community.
▪ Travel (Sunday): Plan quick trips and experience exotic destinations with
ways to make your journey easier and more affordable.
▪ TechKnow (Monday): Plug into the latest advances in computing, gadgets and
gaming and must-see websites.
City Scene, The Birmingham News’ local entertainment guide, is essential
for planning where to go and what to do. Each Friday, you’ll find listings
and reviews of movies, music, nightlife and dining destinations. Calendars
highlight upcoming music, dance, theater, lectures, festivals, galleries and
family events.
On Sunday, turn to Play for in-depth coverage of the arts and pop
culture. You’ll find profiles performing arts and visual arts as well as
features about entertainment world, including the television, movies, books
and games. The weekly television guide features daytime and primetime
programming, movies and sports listings and recommended picks of what to
watch.
Every Wednesday, The News takes a closer look at what’s happening in your
community. You’ll get to know your neighbors with Just a Chat, see photos of
milestone moments in Snapshots and learn what’s new in schools in Classroom
Clips. The focus on neighborhood news includes coverage of local
student-athletes, updates on local government and listings of crime reports
in the police blotter.
The sections serving your communities are:

▪ Hoover
▪ Shelby: Covering Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, Columbiana, Montevallo,
Calera, Chelsea and other Shelby County communities.
▪ South: Covering Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Southside and
other south Jefferson County communities.
▪ West: Covering Bessemer Cutoff, western Birmingham, Fairfield,
Forestdale, Adamsville, Graysville, Hueytown, Midfield, Pleasant Grove and
other western Jefferson County communities.
▪ North & East: Covering North and East Birmingham, Gardendale, Fultondale,
Irondale, Leeds, Tarrant, Trussville, Moody, Morris, Springville, Warrior
and other northeastern Jefferson County communities.
Whether its furniture, pets, video games or jet skis, people find it, buy
it and sell it each day in The Birmingham News’ Classified listings.

Fast Find Autos puts thousands of cars and trucks at your fingertips in
Alabama’s largest marketplace for new and pre-owned vehicles.
Real Estate of Greater Birmingham is the area’s primary resource for
residential and commercial real estate. Each Sunday, this promotional
section features new listings, property sales, mortgage rates and tours of
homes, apartments and subdivisions.

 

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