Birmingham AL

A former Birmingham-Southern College campus chaplain who has been serving as a pastor of a church in Pensacola will be returning from the coast this summer to become a pastor in Hoover. The Rev. Jack Hinnen will be moving his family back to the Birmingham area this summer as he...

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that happened in the early hours of Jan. 10 on the 100 block of Industrial Drive in Birmingham, Ala. A woman, whose identity remains unknown, was involved in a single-vehicle collision with a tree, which resulted in a fire. The Jefferson County Coroner say...

The Meat Depot by Food Giant in Birmingham’s Five Points West neighborhood closed last week for remodeling. Located at 2220 Bessemer Road near the Birmingham Crossplex, the store made the sudden announcement via a January 7th Facebook post. Below is the sign posted on the entrance of the storefront.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The new legislative session is approaching, and lawmakers are preparing for what could be a fast-paced and strategic few months in Montgomery. “I think you’ll see some public safety legislation, some bills regarding education and economic development,” said former state representative Paul...

When I was growing up in North Birmingham, I walked a lot of places. I would regularly walk to stores, a friend’s house, school, or a bus stop. I don’t walk as much today as I did back then, unfortunately. Too often, I feel that I need to drive to get where I need to go. And I think I’m not alone.

A 60-year-old man reported missing in Alabama has been found dead following a two-day search. Marcus Warren Ian Baker, of Birmingham, was found deceased in Ruffner Mountain Park on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), as reported by WVTM 13, CBS 42 and ABC 33. Authorities said...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — The University of Alabama Police Department has named longtime law enforcement executive Scott Thurmond as its new chief. Thurmond, who previously served as deputy chief and most recently as interim chief since August 2025, brings more than 25 years of experience in policing to the role. He...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – Another surge of Arctic air is preparing to move into Alabama, and homeowners across the state are being reminded that overlooked winter prep issues can quickly turn into costly damage...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating after a shooting that occurred Saturday night, Jan. 10 turned fatal. Police say around 10:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of two people shot in the 1600 block of Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest. When officers arrived at the scene, they found...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An event-planning company is bringing “Birmingham Princess Day” to the BJCC on Feb. 21. The event, which is hosted by Pretty Princess Parties, is part of a tour bringing popular princess characters to various cities across the country. According to Pretty Princess Parties, “Birmingham...