2 years after shark attack, Mountain Brook teen turns trauma into change
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WSFA) - Two years after a shark attack forever changed the life of Mountain Brook teen Lulu Gribbin, the now 17-year-old survivor has turned the trauma of that day into a push to help prevent future shark attacks and to fight for access to better prosthetics for amputees.
Rêve unveils its new renovated space for gourmet tastings in Birmingham
Rêve, Birmingham’s only tasting menu restaurant, revealed its newly renovated space at a public ribbon-cutting on Wednesday. Led by Chef Jacob M. Stull, Rêve was included in the first MICHELIN Guide American South edition in November 2025. List of Rêve’s transformative changes. Located downtown at...
Alabama community mourns young adventurer who died in Japan
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Friends and family gathered Wednesday to say farewell to James "Weston" Higginbotham, the 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover whose death in Japan captured hearts across Alabama and beyond. A visitation was held, followed by a funeral service, at Asbury United Methodist Church. A graves
Emergency Crews Respond to Submerged Vehicle in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Emergency officials responded to a submerged vehicle in Birmingham Thursday morning. An underwater rescue team was in the 1200 block of Meadowbrook Corporate Park shortly before 11:00 a.m. ABC 33/40 is working to learn more. Updates will be added as they become available.
Homewood neighbors say flooding remains biggest concern as city cracks down on dumping
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A pile of dumped debris near the Kenilworth Bridge in Homewood sparked frustration among residents and city leaders this week, but for many neighbors who live nearby, the trash is only part of the story. The larger concern, they say, is what happens when heavy rain...
Blasting to begin this summer for Costco site in Irondale
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Blasting for the site of the future Irondale Costco will begin in summer 2026. In June, city leaders answered questions for neighbors who live near the development. For construction to start on the state’s sixth Costco, crews will need to blast the site. Irondale Mayor James...
Swimming safety experts urge prevention after 3 drowning deaths in 2 weeks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three drowning deaths in two weeks have prompted swimming safety experts to remind the public that such tragedies are preventable. During those two weeks, a 20-year-old died at Oak Mountain and a 12-year-old and 10-year-old died at Turkey Creek. Kristin Canan, Mountain Brook YMCA executive dir
Only in Birmingham: The ‘Bama Butter Chicken’ you can’t get anywhere else
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham, meet your newest craving on 20th Street South. ‘Curry Up Now’ has officially landed near UAB at 450 20th St. S., bringing Bay Area-born Indian street food, with a Birmingham-only twist, right into the neighborhood. The chain started in 2009 as a food truck...
18-year-old found shot to death in Jefferson County
A 19-year-old man was found shot to death Wednesday night in Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Haversham Drive at approximately 9:06 p.m. on June 17 after receiving a report of a person who had been shot. When deputies...
Tornado watch issued for West Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Birmingham on Thursday, June 18, from 7:55 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This warning applies to Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties. West Alabama weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying?
