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Fugitive suspect shot dead by Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers near I-20 in Birmingham


Fugitive suspect shot dead by Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers near I-20 in Birmingham

Jefferson County Sheriff’s officers shot and killed a person after a chase in east Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon. At around 2:15 p.m., officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation near First Avenue North and 56th Street North. “The driver refused to stop and the pursuit began,” said sheriff’s office spokesman Henry Irby. […]

Dear Abby, I don’t think I need to explain to strangers why I use a wheelchair.


Dear Abby, I don’t think I need to explain to strangers why I use a wheelchair.

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my 40s who has recently become disabled. I use a wheelchair. Some days my body works, others it doesn’t. But if I walk a long distance, I get seizures. To anyone not close to me, I look pretty healthy, but I’m not. About a year after I became […]

What is the best breakfast restaurant in the Cleveland area? Nominate your favorite now


What is the best breakfast restaurant in the Cleveland area? Nominate your favorite now

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Who makes the best breakfast in the Cleveland area? We’re waiting for you to share your ultimate recommendations. We at the Best of Cleveland team put out a call and you answered our request. You sent us your suggestions for your favorite breakfast spot in the Cleveland area. We take the top […]

Owner closes popular Lehigh County bakery for health reasons


Owner closes popular Lehigh County bakery for health reasons

Ongoing health concerns have prompted the owner of a popular Whitehall Township bakery to close her shop for good. Jessica Pelletier, owner of the Wicked Sweet LLC brick-and-mortar store since April 2017, announced the impending closure on the company’s Facebook page Friday. The store is scheduled to have its last day on Aug. 31 at […]