Birmingham AL

PINSON, Ala. (WIAT) — A severe storm that swept through Pinson Thursday night left trees on top of homes, downed power lines, and neighbors helping one another in the wake of the devastation. Center Point Fire Chief Brandon Dahlen said crews received calls for assistance in the area around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. “It...

Residents in parts of Moody, Trussville and Pinson are reporting hail and damage as storms moved through the area Thursday afternoon. Several viewers have shared photos showing hail accumulation and impacted homes in neighborhoods this afternoon. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, as brief heavy rainfall and...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — A fast-moving storm knocked over trees, flipped a trailer, and caused scattered damage in Trussville, but officials say no one was hurt. The damage is concentrated just off Highway 11 on Mary Taylor Road, behind Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, which was closed due to the storm. A...

Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Birmingham marked a historic day with the unveiling of a new monument that details the school’s history. The marker is now located next to the front doors of the school, which was first established in 1909 before moving to its current building a hundred years later.

Some buffets fill your plate — this one fills the parking lot before noon. At Niki’s West in Birmingham, the line starts forming early, and nobody complains about the wait. The reward?. A tray piled high with fried chicken, carved meats, buttery vegetables, and cornbread that practically melts...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers on the Red Mountain Expressway say they are facing hundreds of dollars in vehicle damage after hitting debris left behind during road construction, raising questions about who is responsible for the costs. The answer often depends on a driver’s insurance coverage and whether the...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham man has been arrested in connection to multiple trailers being stolen in Homewood. According to Homewood Police, multiple reports were made about stolen utility trailers in the west Homewood area, specifically on Distribution Drive and West Oxmoor Road. Police say they ended up...

Cantina Tortilla Grille closed in 2024, and its building in West Homewood has been vacant ever since—until now! Big John Buffet, a comfort food restaurant, is moving in this spring. Coming soon: Big John Buffet to Homewood. John Yoon’s family has been in the restaurant business for over 20...

PINSON, Ala. (WIAT) — First responders are on the scene after a possible tornado touched down in both Trussville and Pinson Thursday afternoon. According to the Center Point Fire Department, the possible tornado hit along Main Street in Pinson just before 4 p.m. Thursday. A command post has been set up at Pinson City...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been arrested in Jefferson County on multiple charges, including bribing a public servant. According to court records, during an investigation for shoplifting at Walmart, 26-year-old Tyler Glass, was found to have taken $574.62 worth of merchandise. He allegedly did this by...