Here’s the vision behind Ral…
Qadeem Hassan doesn’t just know how to make a good cocktail – he understands how to craft an entire experience, like finding the perfect song to add to a curated playlist. This fall, Hassan and his business partner, Justin Speegle, are set to open Ralph’s Listening Room, Birmingham’s first listening bar, which will...
Hall-Kent Elementary unveils historical marker honoring school’s origins
On Thursday morning, Jan. 15, Hall-Kent Elementary School held a special ceremony to unveil an official historical marker honoring the school’s founding and the families who made it possible. The original school building was completed in 1928 on land donated by the Kent family. The late Mr. Raleigh and...
New data center developed by Canadian company on its way to Shelby County
A data center campus slated for at least $200 million investment by a Canadian energy infrastructure company is on its way to a community near Birmingham. DigiPower X Inc. is in the process of converting a site originally intended as a bitcoin mining facility into a data center campus that will host AI and cloud...
Calera police warn public of fraudulent tractor company scam
CALERA, Ala. (WBMA) — The Calera Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving a fake business website claiming to be Ironwood Tractor Company. According to city officials, scammers are using the address of Calera Public Works along with AI-generated images to make the fraudulent website appear...
Columbiana mayor says data center significantly smaller than Bessemer project, transparency is key
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is looking into how a proposed data center in Columbiana compares to a similar project in Bessemer. City leaders say the project is significantly smaller, and advocates say the process is playing out differently too. “It’s a smaller scale data center,” said Columbiana Mayor Lisa...
The 1 Appetizer From A Birmingham Restaurant That I Dream About
Little Betty Steak Bar opened in the beautiful neighborhood of Mountain Brook in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2024. It’s tucked into the bustling Lane Park, across from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Grand Bohemian Hotel, making it the perfect dinner spot for locals and visitors alike. When I arrived...
Water board pays to end lawsuit by former members who claim utility hid its...
A longstanding dispute between two former Birmingham water board members and the utility apparently has ended, following a $77,500 settlement approved by current leaders of the utility. Board members of Central Alabama Water, which took over the utility from the Birmingham Water Works Board unanimously agreed Friday...
Man found guilty in Kimberly home invasion
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Jefferson County jury has found a man guilty of breaking into a home, kidnapping and robbing victims in Kimberly in 2023. The charges stem from a Feb. 25, 2023, incident when Kevin Underwood, Kenyatta Looney and a third suspect under 18 reportedly followed a family to their home in...
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...
