Alabama-based band The Red Clay Strays have announced a major North American arena tour in support of their upcoming album Grateful, set for release on June 5, 2026. New Album and Major Arena Tour The Grateful Tour will follow the release of the band’s new album and will bring them to arenas and large venues […]

Millions in state and federal funding continue to support a network of Birmingham-area nonprofit organizations, including schools and health-related programs tied to LGBTQ-focused services. Ongoing Public Funding for Local Nonprofits Several Birmingham-based organizations have continued receiving government funding through state and federal programs. These include grants from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health […]

Birmingham City Schools continues its long-standing pattern of rejecting charter school applications, even as state officials prepare to review the latest appeal. Latest Charter Application Rejected Birmingham City Schools recently denied an application from xS.T.R.E.A.M. Minds Academy, a proposed K–8 charter school planned for east Birmingham. The district finalized its decision in January and reaffirmed […]