Auburn track and field returns to Birmingham for Samford Open
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Auburn track and field team will travel to Birmingham for the second time in as many weeks as the Tigers compete at the Samford Open on Saturday at the Birmingham CrossPlex. “It’s a slightly bigger meet, not a more competitive meet, but just bigger than...
8 healthy food spots across Birmingham you need to try
Whether you’re looking for places to grab a quick and filling lunch or wanting to add a fresh dinner option to your routine, eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! We’re here to tell you a few of our favorite healthy (and tasty) restaurants around Birmingham. Did...
Lanes on I-65 North in Birmingham reopened after investigation of unknown substance
UPDATE: All affected lanes on I-65 North have been reopened. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — All four lanes on I-65 North from Green Springs in Birmingham are shut down as authorities clean up after an investigation of an unknown substance. According to Birmingham Fire and Rescue, the substance was found to be...
12 Alabama Cafes Where Meatloaf Plates Still Sell Out Before Supper
If you have ever chased a perfect meatloaf plate across Alabama, you know the heartbreak of arriving just minutes too late. These cafes move trays like concert tickets, and the gravy line can feel like a hometown parade. You will get crispy edges, tender middles, and mashed potatoes that taste...
Fulton Springs Road in Alabaster Closed Following Crash Near Quarry
Fulton Springs Road is shut down for an extended period due to a crash, according to the City of Alabaster. Just before 9:30 a.m., the city says the road was reopened and there were no injuries. Officers are on the scene of a wreck on Fulton Springs Road near the...
Bessemer data center developer to request rezoning for additional 900 acres
BESSEMER, Ala.—Logistic Land Investment LLC, the developer behind Project Marvel, a $14.5 billion proposed data center project in central Alabama, will request the rezoning of an additional 900 acres of land from agricultural to light industrial use, according to a Bessemer city council member. Cleo King, who...
A culinary migration: Birmingham restaurants expanding into Huntsville
Birmingham’s most beloved restaurants and bars continue to migrate north to set up shop in Huntsville – Alabama’s largest city. This week, downtown Birmingham James Beard semi-finalist Adiõs announced it is opening a bar in Huntsville’s Lumberyard development in late spring or early summer. In...
Birmingham police arrest two suspects in Southside robberies
The Birmingham Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team has arrested two men in connection with a series of robberies reported in the city’s Southside area. Police said 24-year-old Kequan Walker and 22-year-old James Austin, both of Birmingham, were taken into custody following an investigation into robberies that...
New collaborative co-working space opens in West End
A new co-working hub, GreaterWorx, officially opened in West End on Friday, Jan. 16 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting hosted by Birmingham nonprofit Network Navigator. GreaterWorx was founded by Christopher and Robin Burrell, a husband-wife duo with a “hared vision for creating a space where professionals, creatives,...
Two Earthquakes Strike Alabama Northwest of Birmingham
According to USGS, Alabama was rattled by two earthquakes practically in the same location last night, north and west of Birmingham. The first earthquake struck near Addison at 9:17 pm from a depth of 16.2 km; it was rated a magnitude 2.4 event. The second earthquake struck about 40 minutes later at 9:59 pm about...
