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HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Stardome Comedy Club has announced the launch of its inaugural “Alabama’s Funniest Person Competition,” scheduled to take place this summer. The event comes after the venue’s recent acquisition by Helium Comedy, a national comedy organization known for hosting similar contests across the country.

We’ve got an exciting weekend ahead, Birmingham! Whether you’re taking on heart-racing rides at the Alabama State Fair or browsing your favorite Record Store Day finds at Seasick Records, there’s something for everyone in the Magic City. Start planning now for these events and more—including the Birmingham...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A once-popular community park in Birmingham is set for a major transformation, as city leaders move forward with a plan to redevelop East Side Park with a focus on accessibility for people of all abilities. The Birmingham City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Birmingham neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture to garden gear. Check out what’s available below!

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department arrested a Fairfield man in connection to a robbery that occurred Tuesday, April 14. The incident took place in the 9400 block of Parkway East. Police say the victim sustained minor injuries. 33-year-old Boubacar Diallo was taken into custody at the scene. He was initially placed on […]

The culinary world has a dirty little secret, and it’s hiding in plain sight in Birmingham, Alabama. Bottega has been serving Italian food so exceptional that it rivals anything you’ll find in New York, San Francisco, or even Italy itself. You know that smug feeling people get when...

Dear Eric: I have blood drawn weekly. The last time the needle prick stung a good bit unlike all the others and the next day my arm was black and blue. Next time when I go in, and my number is drawn, if I see that nurse, would it be acceptable to decline and say I’ll wait for the next nurse?

ALABAMA — A First Alert Weather update issued at 5:40 AM Thursday brings good news for drought-stricken Alabama residents as rain chances are finally increasing heading into the weekend. Before the rain arrives, Friday will bring near-record heat with some spots pushing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees across the state, while the weekend rain system is expected to move...

A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Texas was killed Monday evening in a head-on collision involving an SUV in Shelby County, Alabama. Authorities identified the victim as Melvin Fabicio Acevedo Alvarado of Conroe, Texas. The crash happened on Shelby County 10 near Shelby County 22, about three miles north of Montevallo, and...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Former Hewitt-Trussville track coach David Eugene Dobbs was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. His wife, former Hewitt-Trussville math teacher Anita Dobbs, was also injured in the crash. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says the crash occurred on I-59 South in Trussville. Mayor Short...