On WBHM we talk about John Rogers, Arthur Payne and other Jefferson County lawmakers helping to kill the county's last change to get an occupational tax through the Alabama House. Also, we revisited Com. George Bowman's lies to his colleagues on the Jefferson County Commission.

Bobby Singleton, the Alabama state senator from Greene County, has apparently been waiting for quite a while to ask Sen. Scott Beason about calling Greene County residents 'aborigines'. He took that opportunity today on the floor of Senate, during a debate over changes to Alabama's immigration law.

The Vestavia Hills City Council will consider a resolution in support of the Alabama Financially Distressed Counties Relief Act, a bill that would authorize the Jefferson County Commission to reinstate its occupational tax to right itself financially.

You know The Gaddabouts even if you don’t think that is the case. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say they’re a modern-day supergroup. With the exception of vocalist Edie Brickell, the quartet – drummer Steve Gadd, guitarist Andy Fairweather-Low and bassist Pino Palladino – consists of players that have primarily forged lengthy [...]

He may have a famous father, but Lukas Nelson – son of Willie – isn’t resting on his laurels or family name. Fronting the quartet Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, the younger Nelson offers a gritty sound that blends Rock and Country. On Monday, May 7, Nelson will perform at Workplay with Indian [...]

Before Tupelo, Miss., singer/songwriter Paul Thorn embarked on a music career, he was best known as a ninth-ranked U.S. middleweight boxer who survived a nationally televised match against the legendary Roberto Duran.

It’s tough to be a teenager, feel good about yourself and find peer acceptance. Imagine being a gay teen.

This week, the Alabama Legislature will wrap up its regular session, but several eco-related bills are still in play.

The inaugural Birmingham International Street Fair will spill onto downtown streets on Saturday, May 12.