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Olivia McMurrey
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WBHM
The judge made the decision Friday after hearing arguments that hinged on whether the two homeowners are eligible to sue.
WBHM has produced a special featuring the live recording of the 2026 Birmingham Folk Fest, held at the Avondale Park Amphitheater on May 16, 2026. Experience performances from local and regional artists as they celebrate the music, stories and community that make Birmingham’s folk scene unique.
We are excited to share some upcoming changes to our schedules. Your favorite show is still waiting for you, but it may be at a different time or perhaps a different day.
Gulf States Newsroom
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Jackson County Sheriff's OfficeThe Jackson County Sheriff's Office said the investigation remains "active and ongoing" and is asking for photos and videos from the northwest part of Horn Island on July 4, where Wells' body was found. -
Tanner Riley/Gulf States NewsroomWhether Essence Fest is changing or simply growing depends on who you ask. The Gulf States Newsroom's Tanner Riley attended the 2026 festival. Here's what he saw.
News from NPR
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The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar. -
Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country. -
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test? -
Scott Simon and Azar Nafisi reflect on the enduring power of literature. -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.
