Birmingham AL

A 38-year-old man has been charged in a weekend shootout that left him and a Hoover police officer injured, and his own father dead. Asa Redd Griggs is charged with two counts of attempted murder for shooting one officer in the torso, and shooting at a second officer, according to court records made public Wednesday.

Highlands College in Birmingham, which was founded by the Church of the Highlands to train ministry students, will start its own business school this year. The Dunn School of Business will launch this fall, offering a Bachelor of Science degree in business leadership. “This is a historic moment for Highlands...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is asking for help identifying a robbery suspect. According to police, the robbery happened at the 5 Way Mini Mart at 4800 8th Avenue Wylam. Police say the robbery occurred on Oct. 30, 2025, at 3:46 a.m. The suspect reportedly came into...

Work is beginning on the KultureCity National Accessibility Park, a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the historic Powell Avenue Steam Plant. The project is led by KultureCity, a local nonprofit dedicated to sensory accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory needs or invisible disabilities, such as...

Birmingham city leaders unveiled new plans aimed at revitalizing the western area of the city, by redeveloping what was once the South’s most productive steel plant. The plant also includes facility improvements at the city’s 105-year old port. Using a $2 million grant from the state of Alabama’s...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A documentary telling the story of the little-known “heaviest corner on Earth” in Birmingham where some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world performed will be making its wide-release debut later this month. The film, “Tuxedo Junction: The Almost Lost Story,” will premiere on Alabama...

IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Irondale will hold its annual State of the City address Thursday morning. Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. will hold the address at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Stewart’s comments come after he said that the city would not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to arrest people...

The attorney for a fired UAB police officer said his client is not guilty as charged in the theft of another man’s vehicle. Johnny Quentavious Fowler IV, 25, is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Montgomery County, and with first-degree theft of property in Jefferson County.

The Saks Fifth Avenue store in Birmingham will be closing, according to Saks Global on Tuesday.

To many in Birmingham and beyond, LaDarrius “LHUT” Hutcherson is known as one of the city’s top influencers who has made a name for himself creating viral video food reviews and content highlighting local events. Thanks to his humor and heartfelt commentary, he’s garnered opportunities to work...