BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Frustrated by frequent stops at red lights in downtown Birmingham ... said traffic lights fall out of sync over time due to aging infrastructure, weather damage, and construction.

Thick clouds of smoke filled the skies and a burning smell permeated in the air Tuesday in several Birmingham suburbs ... reported in Homewood and other over the mountain communities.

Visitors to Birmingham will be greeted by a city of blinding light as the dark winter nights are illuminated by pop-up artworks. The four-night Birmingham Light Festival launched on Wednesday ...