Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local veterans’ advocates are calling on the community to step up and serve those who have served. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4 in Birmingham is preparing for Community Impact Day on April 4, part of a nationwide Sinclair Cares initiative focused on giving back to veterans. Leaders say the need in the community is real — and growing.

John Hoyland’s 50 yard field goal as time expired elevated the Houston Gamblers past the Birmingham Stallions 22-20 Sunday night at Shell Energy Stadium. Hoyland’s right foot was toxic all night for Birmingham, and a sweet tasting elixir for Houston. Hoyland accounted for five field goals on the night, saving his last for when the Gamblers needed it most.

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Birmingham neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture to books and even moving boxes.

Shelby County continues to be overshadowed by a great paradox. You see it during public hearings, and you see it all over social media. The people want more restaurants but less rooftops. They say, “I want a Chicken Salad Chick,” a “Raising Cane’s” or the most coveted of all—the one...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Attorney J. Mason Davis Jr. is being remembered after he died over the weekend. The 90-year old man, who died on Saturday, is being remembered for his role in helping to dismantle segregation in Alabama. Davis is also being honored how he gave of himself by serving as a lifelong volunteer and advocate for United Way of Central Alabama.

Mervyn H. Sterne Library was placed on a brief lockdown shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to library employees and students. No B-Alert was sent. Details about what prompted the lockdown were not available. Tony Rose, a user access associate, told students around midnight that they would not be able...

Guest column from Rev. Michael Brooks of Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster AL. Jim came to see me with a message from the finance committee he chaired. The group met when I was with another group, so I missed their meeting. I’d begun to use cards for Sunday guests that were actually envelopes. The simple message on the envelopes was “Please use my gift as...

An Alabama man was arrested in a hotel parking lot here after he was found drunk in the front seat of someone else’s car this weekend, authorities said. The man, Lawrence Stockton, 63, 2120 Roberta Road, Birmingham, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering a vehicle, public drunk and disorderly conduct, Chief Eric Lyons said.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A restaurant that has been a staple of fine dining in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood for over 20 years will soon be serving its last meal. Satterfield’s, which first opened in Vestavia in 2005, will close on April 18. Its owners announced the closure on social media April 3. “After 21 […]

A deputy-in-training is being recognized for her bravery after stepping in to help during a dangerous crash in Birmingham. Last week, Deputy Catly Itson, currently attending the Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy, was heading home when she encountered a multi-vehicle accident on I-65 South, just north of downtown Birmingham. While traffic was stopped, one vehicle failed to brake, triggering a chain-reaction...