Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center has displayed a permanent, moving tribute to honor prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action. According to the American Legion, National POW/MIA Day falls on the third Friday of September each year. Across the country, it is...

A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 2:47 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Shelby County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 2:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Shelby County Airport, or near Alabaster,...

A suspect has been charged in the shooting death of another man during a party at a Birmingham home. Jaylin Jackson, 20, is charged with murder in the Friday-night killing of 21-year-old James Burns Jr. Jackson was booked into the Jefferson County Jail just before 7 p.m. Sunday. Shortly before...

At a meeting on Thursday night the Pinson City Council approved supplements to several officials in the school district and the yearly allocations to the local fire districts.

Tony Diliberto has always been drawn to the outdoors, and he is now sharing his love of the outdoors with others. What started by chance a few years ago has become a ministry of sorts for Diliberto, who uses Alabama State Parks to introduce families to the wonders of nature, the joy of being outdoors, […] The post...

Birmingham’s Railroad Park Foundation on Sept. 28 will host a fundraising picnic featuring live music and food trucks. “Picnic at Railroad Park will incorporate live music, children’s activities, food & drink and more to enjoy our 19 acres - all activities are specifically designed to create excitement about Railroad...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — A fire broke out late last night on Bradshaw Lane, engulfing a single trailer in flames. The Palmerdale Fire District responded to the incident. "It was a single trailer and when they got there, it was fully involved," said Lt. Nic Fields. The trailer's previous...

A national nonprofit this week awarded $1 million to Birmingham Promise Executive Director Samantha Williams to support scholarship and internship programs for students at Birmingham City Schools. The CAFE Group, a nonprofit that invests in visionary leaders, early-career talent, and the infrastructure of social...

Mayors of cities across the Deep South gathered at the Jackson Convention Center for the inaugural DELTA FEST conference, a gathering of financial leaders and partners for economic change. The three-day event intends to usher in a 10-year effort to build prosperous communities in Southern states. Two Alabama Mayors...

Helen restaurant in Birmingham has established a reputation for fine dining, with kudos from Esquire, glowing reviews on Yelp and a James Beard nomination for chef Rob McDaniel. Now, Resy.com has joined the list of admirers, including Helen on its list of “Restaurants Around the Country That Define Dining Today.”...