Birmingham AL

The city of Birmingham is deploying electronic message boards at four rail crossings on the west side of The Magic City. The new message boards, which were approved by the Council last year, will notify motorists when trains are approaching and how long they are expected to delay traffic. Beginning...

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is watching the entire state.

One Birmingham business owner said a persistent issue of water has cut his business in half.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Bham Now’s Grace Garrison joined CBS 42’s David Lamb for our weekly segment highlighting what’s happening around town. This week Bham Now has tips this week on how to prepare for this weekend’s frigid weather, and updates on the latest openings and closings. For a full rundown on how to stay...

Sol y Luna Tapas & Tequila, the beloved local Mexican restaurant founded in Birmingham in 1997, is closing at the end of the month. According to a post on social media, the iconic restaurant’s last night will be Saturday, January 31st. Sol y Luna Tapas & Tequila to close...

UAB Medicine St. Vincent's Urgent Care will cease operations Friday.

CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Center Point is looking to hire a police chief as it considers forming its own police department, according to Mayor Bobby Scott. A job posting on the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s website lists the position of City of Center Point Police Chief.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A sixth person has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Brandon Campbell. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Davione Green, 22, of Center Point was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the 7400 block of 2nd Avenue South. Green is charged with capital...

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A nonprofit that distributes free food and clothing each week is working to recover after someone broke into its facility, stealing items and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Kikstart, which has helped Jefferson County residents for years, has been targeted by thieves before, said...

The Calera Police Department reported a busy day Tuesday involving patrol officers, school resource officers and investigators, with multiple operations taking place across the city. As part of ongoing efforts to keep drugs and guns out of schools, Calera Police conducted a planned K-9 sweep at Calera High School....