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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The threat of a wintry mix has blood centers asking people to donate before the winter storm impacts travel conditions. Lifesouth Community Blood Centers is in urgent need of blood donations ahead of the storm, which could lead to canceled appointments. On Thursday, we caught up with a crew...

Tuesday’s Homewood State of the City address is the 10th for which Jennifer Andress has been present. In the prior nine, Andress, then a member of the city council, listened as the mayor cited facts and figures about the city. But Andress, who was elected to her first term...

This year, the nation begins a yearlong celebration marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But 250 years ago, Alabama wasn’t yet a state — it was land home to large Indigenous communities whose presence shaped the region long before statehood. For America 250,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – A notable stretch of colder-than-normal weather is expected to take hold across Alabama from Friday through early the following week, bringing sustained chilly conditions, occasional...

January 22, 2026 // Franchising.com // BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Chester’s Chicken is rolling out its winter Fuel Up promotion at locations nationwide starting Jan. 14. The seasonal promotion features value-priced meal options aimed at offering guests affordable choices while on the move throughout the colder months....

During his State of the City Address, Hoover Mayor Nick Derzis said he is prioritizing economic development through the revitalization of Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek Shopping Center. “We’ve been too stagnant for too many years, and it’s time that Hoover, being the sixth largest city in the state of...

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Chief U.S. District Judge Madeline H. Haikala sentenced Cordarius Dejuan Martin Terrell, also known as “Cordarius Dejuan Terrell,” 32, to 180 months in prison. Terrell...

Big news for shoppers and donors in Birmingham—a brand-new Goodwill location is coming soon to Crestwood Boulevard! Located in the Village East Shopping Center across the street from the Amazon Fulfillment Center, the new Goodwill is expected to open in mid- to late March 2026. Here’s what we know...

A Birmingham-based commercial real estate company is now handling management and leasing for two Alabama shopping centers following their sales. Westbury Square in Huntsville was recently acquired by LaSalle Investment Management. It is a 115,000-square-foot retail center anchored by TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, and...

CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBMA) — A pedestrian was struck in Center Point Thursday afternoon. Center Point Fire District said the incident happened near Center Point Parkway and Westchester Road. The fire department said the person is reported to be in stable condition and is being transported to UAB.