Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Warming stations are available in Birmingham Sunday evening for those in need of a warm place to stay overnight. Men, women and children in need of shelter can go to the Jimmie Hale Mission at 3420 2nd Ave. North. A second shelter, just for women and children, will be provided at […]

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. Today’s guest columnist is Austin Senseman. AI is going to be disruptive. Be prepared for the disorder and churn. No one really knows what’s going to happen. But out of chaos comes...

Oak Mountain High School students were recently recognized for their artistic accomplishments at two countywide art events. At the Shelby County Art Show, the following students had artwork selected for exhibition: Morgan Brown, Anna Burgess, Ruthie Reed, Alana Raudenbush, Roman Manfredi, Scarlett Kincaid, Darah...

Late Thursday, it was reported that former Notre Dame head coach and ESPN analyst was going to enter hospice care. His son Skip, the former Birmingham Stallions head coach shared an update on social media Saturday. “Appreciate everyone’s text and prayers,” Skip Holtz said. “Dad is 89 and he is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham attorney Greg Yaghmai, who’s attempting his second “777 World Marathon Challenge,” has just completed his first of seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. His first marathon was in Antarctica, where he said it’s 15 degrees and windy. The 53-year-old is taking part in...

Here’s the scoop: If you crave ice cream the way we do, you’ll be pleased to know that Cold Stone Creamery is planning on opening three to six stores in the Birmingham metro area within the next three years. Right now, there is only one location in Trussville, with only three other franchise locations scattered...

All lanes on I-22 westbound past Exit 91 are still closed as emergency officials continue to work on the 18 wheeler crash in the area. The accident occurred at around 3 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 1, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) estimated that the lanes...

Something’s brewing on Highway 280… a new 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee! It will be opening in March or April of this year in Moody at ​​7015 Meadowlark Drive. It’s being built right behind the new Raising Cane’s, making it the fifth 7 Brew in Shelby County. This popular chain began in 2017 in Rogers, Arkansas and has...

Groundhog Day may officially be tomorrow, but the Birmingham Zoo has already predicted six more weeks of winter for Alabama. The Birmingham Zoo put a unique spin on Groundhog Day this year by holding their event a little bit early, since they're closed on Mondays, and by letting their resident groundhog sleep in....

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - Birmingham police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in North Birmingham. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers were called to the 200 block of 9th Court North around 3:37 p.m. for a report of a person shot. Police say the victim suffered...