By Terry Barr
Before music streaming, there were CD’s, cassettes, 8-tracks, 33, 45, and 78 records, The Sony Walkman, Apple iPods, and of course, AM and FM radio.
Birmingham has a storied radio history but there was one radio station I heard about while sitting in the back of my church. Continue reading This Birmingham radio station put me in danger of smoking pot
By David Sher
I recently had lunch with a friend who asked an interesting question, “Why doesn’t ComebackTown publish a column evaluating whether the University of Alabama should have a live mascot like many other colleges and universities.” Continue reading Time for U of A to have a live mascot?
Today’s guest columnist is Daniel Christiansen.
A few months ago I settled into a seat in the Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s classroom for a “Cottage Food” class.
After receiving praise from neighbors for my homemade salsa, I was getting the certification in case an opportunity to start a home business presented itself. Continue reading A simple solution for a nagging Birmingham problem
Today’s guest columnist is Debra Des Vignes.
There’s something undeniably magical about the moment Birmingham’s skyline comes into view as I make my way from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Continue reading Birmingham: Dynamic and thriving
Today’s guest columnist is AshLeigh Dunham.
“This never happens.”
For the second time, we did not get any embryos.
Again, we were shuffled out of the back of the clinic for our own privacy. Continue reading Birmingham stands as beacon of hope for IVF
Today’s guest columnist is Don Erwin.
It seems like only yesterday the City of Birmingham lost its title as “Alabama’s largest city.” Now, according to the latest census numbers, Huntsville has 34,000 more people than Birmingham.
It seems like only yesterday that Hoover, the Metro’s second-largest city, was a dynamic, growing suburb, but during 2020-2024, Hoover gained less than 4/10ths of one percent in population. Continue reading Birmingham: Let’s declare a jobs war
Today’s guest columnist is Eva Dillard.
Have you ever visited the San Antonio Riverwalk?
Or driven two hours north to the Chattanooga River Walk?
Tampa, Louisville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Providence, Spokane all have river walks—and the list goes on and on. Continue reading Birmingham could have had a river walk
Today’s guest columnist is Judge Jim Hughey III.
Billboard of hope
Juror number six wore sleeveless shirts to Court each day.
On her shoulder was a large, life-like tattoo of a young man’s face.
After the trial was over, I asked whose face was on her arm. Continue reading Angels live amongst us in Jefferson County
Today’s guest columnist are Scott Downs & Linda Verin:
Linda Verin, Birmingham resident:
In the late ‘80s, after developing a very successful business in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas for nearly 15 years, we felt forced to move due to the depressed economy in the southwest from the oil bust.
We chose Birmingham. Continue reading Birmingham blew the opportunity of a lifetime
Today’s guest columnist is Reggie Torbor.
I’m from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—a place full of culture, grit, and history.
But even at a young age, I knew I wanted more. I remember sitting with my younger sister, having conversations about what we would do with our lives. Continue reading Auburn All-American Super Bowl champ has a plan for Birmingham