Birmingham AL

The University of Alabama's former deputy police chief has now taken on a new role. Scott Thurmond , who has been serving as interim chief of UAPD since August 2025, has been named chief. As chief of UAPD, Thurmond will lead day-to-day operations and implement goals, policies, procedures and standards. He will be...

Closing the Homewood Shoe Hospital after over 60 years isn’t an ending, but a beginning of a labor of love. “Increasing the health and wellness of customers in general, just to be able to contribute to that is such an honor,” said Mariana Elchert, daughter of Homewood Shoe Hospital owner Victor Costa.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Country music royalty is returning home. Live Nation announced that legendary band Alabama will take the stage at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on Saturday, May 9, with special guest Jamey Johnson joining them for an unforgettable night of country music. Tickets go on sale Friday,...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Georgia man was arrested in Birmingham after skipping out on his murder trial in DeKalb County, according to Sheriff Melody Maddox. Cardiologists: If Your Pants Keep Tightening, Don’t Ignore This Gelatin TrickHollywood Tips |. The backstory:. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said Jeremy Collins...

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report for its investigation of a Dec. 13, 2025, CSX train collision and subsequent derailment in Alabama, which resulted in the death of a CSX conductor. The accident occurred near milepost 421.5 on CSX's South and North Alabama (S&NA) subdivision...

A new Mexican restaurant has now announced its opening in Birmingham’s Parkside as happening this spring. De Nada, founded by restauranteur Armando Martinez, is slated to open in Urban Supply at 1300 2nd Ave. S. The restaurant was originally announced last year. It is expected to begin hiring up...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Friday through Sunday will be days to watch. The main concerns are the threat of freezing rain, sleet, and snow, which could create impossible travel conditions and power outages. Now is your time to prepare!. THE NEXT 24 HOURS: We start the...

Elected leaders held a gas giveaway Monday as a way to show service to others.

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Police in Bessemer are searching for the person responsible for killing a 19-year-old employee outside an Amazon fulfillment center. Police confirmed Tyler Alexander was an Amazon employee who was shot and killed in the parking lot of the fulfillment center on Powder Plant Road. Investigators...

Six months after his last fight, Deontay Wilder will now star in his first movie role.