Birmingham AL

Cale Smith ended his workday Monday as the acting city manager of Homewood. On Tuesday, he arrives as the person tabbed for the permanent position after the city council voted to offer him the job. “I’m honored by the city council‘s decision and appreciate the time and care they took...

The Helena Utility Board has voted to increase the cost of water for customers. Jeffrey Nelson, the general manager of Helena Utilities, said most residents will see a $21.50 increase on their water bill on April 1. He said the rate increase will help to start repairs on Helena’s aging infrastructure issues.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Lace up your sneakers and head to the Railroad Park on April 25 for The March of Dimes March for Babies. With a goal of building a healthier future for mothers and babies, this event provides the chance to make a real difference with every step you take.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The leader of the employee association at Central Alabama Water (CAW) has been fired by the utility, according to multiple sources. Sources tell WBRC Aji King’s employment was terminated earlier this week, days after the deadline for CAW employees to acknowledge a new employee handbook that...

For a second year in a row, two Alabama coffee shops have garnered a spot on a ranking of “The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.”. The 2026 list of “The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops” was released this week, and Domestique Coffee, of Birmingham, as well as Prevail Union, with locations in Montgomery and Birmingham, were...

The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday denied two liquor license applications, including one to a group that surrendered its license last year for illegally selling alcohol despite claiming to be a nonprofit supporting local youth. The council voted to deny a Class 1 Lounge Retail Liquor license to Happy Hour...

Urban Supply has announced its newest tenant, Minnie’s Golf & Bar, an all-in-one entertainment destination set to bring a fresh, interactive experience to Birmingham’s Parkside District. Slated to open in Winter 2026 at 1210 2nd Avenue South, Minnie’s Golf & Bar will feature two uniquely themed nine-hole mini-golf...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An investigation is underway after an inmate died at the Shelby County Jail. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 1300 block of County Road 42, in the Shelby community, Wednesday, Feb. 17 on a report of a vehicle accident. Upon...

VINCENT, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, has claimed the life of a pedestrian. The pedestrian, 55-year old Todd C. Fontenot, of Vincent – who was in the roadway at the time of the crash – was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500...

You know that feeling when you find a $5 bill in an old jacket pocket?. Multiply that by about a thousand and you’ll understand what walking into Lovelady Thrift Store in Irondale feels like—a treasure hunt where the X marks every single spot. Let me tell you, this...