3 teenagers arrested following fire set at Homewood Walmart
Three teenagers have been arrested and charged with intentionally setting a fire at a Walmart Supercenter store in Homewood before the end of 2025.
Birmingham public housing resident says home full of rats, mice and mold
CBS 42 is looking into evidence of rats, mice and mold in public housing.
9 spots with delicious king cake in the Birmingham area
Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Whether you’re a New Orleans native looking for a taste of home or a Birmingham local eager to get in on this tasty tradition, we’ve got you covered. From traditional recipes to some fun twists on a classic, keep reading to...
ACIPCO Seeks Support for Second-Largest Development Project in JeffCo
The Jefferson County Commission moved to its Thursday agenda an economic development project that is believed to be the second largest in the county, behind Smucker’s. American Cast Iron Pipe Company is looking toward a major reinvestment in its North Birmingham facility that would switch over the company’s...
‘His legacy continues’: Irondale community remembers Lt. Mark Meadows
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Irondale has proclaimed Jan. 6, 2026, as Lieutenant Mark Meadows Remembrance Day in honor of the life, service, and sacrifice of Lieutenant Mark Meadows. Mark Meadows was a lieutenant with Irondale Police who was hit and killed Jan. 6, 2025, while directing traffic...
Court Fines and Fees Trap Thousands in Debt, New Jefferson County Study Finds
A growing body of research confirms what many low-income families have long known: when court fines and fees are set at realistic levels, people are far more likely to pay them. A recent five-year study examining Jefferson County’s court system makes that reality clear — and the findings have implications far beyond...
Birmingham leaders unite for neighborhood revitalization agenda
The Woodfin administration and Birmingham City Council have announced a joint agenda aimed at enhancing neighborhood stability, housing affordability, and blight removal ahead of the 2026 Alabama Legislative Regular Session. "These are shared values influenced by ongoing conversations with the residents of our 99...
Birmingham GameStop location just off US-280 closing this week
A Birmingham location of GameStop will close this week after the game retail company announced a slew of closures across the country. It is one of three locations closing in Alabama. Located at 4507 Riverview Parkway in the River Ridge shopping complex, the GameStop location’s last day in operation will...
Three teens charged in $5M Walmart arson in Homewood
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection to a fire at the Homewood WalMart. On Dec. 30, 2025, Homewood Police and Fire Departments responded to a fire at Walmart on 209 Lakeshore Parkway. The fire, which occurred in the home goods section, was extinguished by the Homewood Fire Department. Although...
Alabama Religious Cult Leader Arrested; Claims To Be Jesus
This individual has been telling his followers that he is the reincarnated Messiah known as Jesus.

















