Birmingham AL

The Birmingham City Council has voted unanimously to continue funding multiple programs and organizations aimed at providing violence intervention. There are four organizations that are receiving this financial support to help with outreach, support and data collection. The funding adds up to more than $2.5 million....

A man who committed a theft at the Bass Pro Shop located in Leeds was arrested outside Buc-ee's in November, according to the Leeds Police Department.

PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (WBRC) - Pleasant Grove police are warning residents against celebratory gunfire as people prepare to ring in the new year tonight. Law enforcement is encouraging people to celebrate without gunfire at midnight, saying doing so puts lives at risk. Last year in Pleasant Grove, a stray bullet...

A person was transported to a hospital after a residential structure fire started Wednesday afternoon, according to Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.

CLAY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County deputies say a pedestrian was intentionally hit by a vehicle at the Jack’s on Chalkville Road in Clay Dec. 29. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed the 25-year-old suspect was driving a black Jeep and the man may have been hit as a result of road rage.

LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - A California woman is awaiting extradition to Alabama to face a number of felony charges related to fraudulent credit/debit card use. On Dec. 15, a victim reported to Leeds PD that their credit/debit card had been fraudulently charged multiple times at various retailers in the state totaling up...

Influenza activity is surging, and Alabama is feeling the heat. Here’s what residents need to know about the current situation and how to stay healthy.

A suspect has been charged in the death of a Birmingham mother found in a burned garage. Justin Seals, 39, is charged with capital murder in the slaying of 32-year-old Mekayla Rembert. Seals was taken into custody Tuesday by the police department’s Crime Reduction Team. Authorities have not said...

A new smoothie and drink spot has officially opened in the Lee Branch area, giving locals another refreshing option along one of Shelby County’s busiest shopping centers. Read on for all the details. New SoCal Smoothie Company now open in Lee Branch. SoCal Smoothie Company announced the opening of...

Often after city elections, it can take a while to align on new faces and priorities, but not so in Irondale. On the heels of big business announcements—new Costco, anyone?—there’s a lot of excitement in store for Irondale residents, business owners and visitors in 2026. We got...