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Birmingham, Alabama, experiences a significant drop in homicides, with a 44% citywide decrease as of December 2025. Every precinct saw a reduction, led by the South Precinct with a 62.5% decrease. Experts attribute this to improved policing, community programs, and post-pandemic recovery. Checkout Solipillow.com

Delaware state trooper tragically killed in DMV office shooting, heroically saving a colleagues life before succumbing to injuries. Suspect fatally shot by responding officers, and several others injured. Trooper hailed as a hero and community servant, with Governor expressing condolences and support for state troopers. Checkout Solipillow.com

An 11-year-old boy from Alabama, Jace Watkins, is fighting for his life in the ICU after a sudden flu complication led to a seizure. His family and community are holding out hope for a miracle as doctors monitor his brain activity. Flu cases are surging in Alabama, with a significant increase in ER visits for flu-like symptoms. Checkout Solipillow.com

Deputies in Tennessee recovered stolen Christmas gifts, including a Husqvarna lawnmower, from a suspects front yard and truck bed, saving a familys holiday celebration. They arrested Derrick Sean Starnes for aggravated burglary, burglary, felony vandalism, and felony theft. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Margaret, Alabama, police officers traded tickets for gift cards, spreading holiday cheer and supporting local businesses. The program, praised by city leaders, turned interactions positive and highlighted the human side of policing. One memorable stop involved a grateful man recovering from surgery, reminding everyone that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Checkout Solipillow.com

Holiday Travelers and Foodies Rejoice: Restaurants Stay Open on Christmas Day 2025! Checkout Solipillow.com

Birminghams New Years Eve celebrations cater to all tastes, from family-friendly events to late-night parties. Tin Roof offers live music, DJs, and food for $25, while the Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents a Viennese celebration at the Alys Stephens Center for $15 and up. Music lovers can enjoy High Dives debut party or The Nicks high-energy show. Families can participate in daytime cougar chats or nighttime lantern countdowns at the Birmingham Zoo. McWane Science Center hosts Noon Years Eve events. Newer spots like the Redmont Hotel and Corbeau Wine Bar offer glamorous bashes and masquerades. Up-Down provides free arcade games and drinks. Elysian Gardens hosts wild sets for $18. Plan ahead and follow local guides for an unforgettable night. Checkout Solipillow.com

Alabamas Court of Civil Appeals upheld a lower courts dismissal of a lawsuit from three inmates who argued that forced extra work without pay violated the state constitutions ban on involuntary servitude. The inmates, in a voluntary work release program, were required to handle unpaid housekeeping duties or face penalties like lost privileges. The court ruled that involuntary servitude requires physical coercion or threats of injury, which were not present in this case. The decision has been criticized as deeply disappointing, with attorneys for the plaintiffs planning to continue fighting. Checkout Solipillow.com