Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police are asking for the public’s help to find a 37-year-old woman who was reported missing. The Birmingham Police Department said Simone A. Seay was last seen in the 1700 block of Davis Court around 7:30 a.m. on April 16, 2026. Seay is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail died after being taken to the hospital for an “apparent medical event” earlier this week. Jonathan Tremaine Maul, 39, of Birmingham reportedly began suffering this ailment while in his cell at approximately 4:51 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. After being […]

LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials in Leeds are searching for a suspect after a stabbing Thursday night. According to Leeds Police, a stabbing happened hear the 7400 block of Mississippi Avenue NW. Officials say the victim was stabbed with scissors in the face, neck, and chest but the injuries “do...

When people in Birmingham want a huge, satisfying Italian sub, they know exactly where to go: Ranelli’s Deli & Cafe in Southside. The homey restaurant at 1225 20th Street South is an institution in the Magic City, founded in 1971 by Sam Ranelli and his wife, Sara. For more than five decades, Ranelli’s Deli has been pleasing diners with its famed sub sandwiches, pizzas, pastas...

The (15 - 15) Hueytown Golden Gophers became the Class 6A Area 8 Runner-Ups by defeating Bessemer City 18 - 1 & 15 - 0. The Golden Gophers fell to McAdory 2 - 4 and 5 - 12. The Golden Gophers will advance to the Central Regionals in Montgomery at Lagoon Park to face (17 - 15 - 1) Chilton County.

The (25 - 16) Oak Grove Tigers won the Class 4A Area 7 Championship by defeating the Fairfield Tigers 19 - 0, the Pleasant Grove Spartans 9 - 3 and 10 - 0. The Tigers will advance to the regionals to face (17 - 14 - 2) West Blocton at Lagoon Park in Montgomery on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Beginning Monday, May 18, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will shutdown both northbound ramps at Clay Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141). The exit will be shuttered for approximately 40 days. During this time, motorists cannot exit or enter Northbound I-59 at Chalkville Mountain Road. The contractor, Wiregrass Construction Company,...

The courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse took on a different tone Friday as middle school students from i3 Academy and Legacy Prep Charter School stepped into the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors during the Law Day celebration hosted by the Birmingham School of Law (BSOL). Observed nationally each...

Dutch Bros, the nationally popular coffee drive-thru with a cult-like following, has opened in Alabaster. The much-anticipated location at 544 1st Street N is the first in the Birmingham-metro area and eighth statewide. The new location is near Baptist Health Shelby Hospital and retailers like Jimmy John’s, Taziki’s and Arby’s....

ALABAMA — The severe weather threat has significantly diminished across northern Alabama Wednesday evening, with Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Shelby County, Talladega, Anniston, Gadsden, Cullman, and surrounding areas now cleared of the tornado watch. Forecasters confirm the threat is done across these northern counties due to storm activity pushing south, and residents in those areas are advised there is no need to remain on high alert through...