BJCC venues earn high marks in 2025 year-end rankings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) was recognized in the 2025 year-end venue rankings of a leading trade publication for the concert and live entertainment industry. Pollstar recognized the BJCC Concert Hall, Legacy Arena, and the Coca-Cola Amphitheater for their strong...
13 places for indoor fun in Birmingham
The weather outside might be frightful this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck at home! Whether you’re enjoying a day off or just trying to escape the cold, these indoor spots are perfect for getting out and having some fun. From skating to other...
UAB announces closure of urgent care clinic
The UAB St. Vincent’s urgent care clinic will permanently close this week. In an update posted to Facebook, the clinic said their Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Leslie Edwards, will be moving to UAB’s primary care office in Vestavia. No other reason was given for the closure. “Our care...
Historic BEBCO Building in Southside transferred to local investment group
A historic Southside office building known for its old-fashioned sign was recently transferred to a local investment group, according to local commercial real estate company Shannon Waltchack. BEBCO Building in Southside sold to local investment group. If you’ve ever driven down 2nd Avenue South near Good Dog Park &...
File your taxes for free! Meet a local business owner + tax-prep success story
Last spring, I filed my own taxes for the first time, and it turned out to be less stressful than I feared. I give all the credit to one secret I learned from working here at Bham Now: A team in Birmingham that helps you with your taxes, depending on your income.
Southwest adding third weekday nonstop flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orlando
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An additional flight to Orlando, Florida is soon to take off from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport!. BHM says a new third weekday nonstop flight from Birmingham to Orlando on Southwest will begin in April of this year. You can click or tap here to book your flight.
One person arrested by U.S. Marshals following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — U.S. Marshals Service task force officers arrested a Birmingham man on multiple drug and weapons charges following the execution of an arrest warrant earlier this week. According to authorities, task force officers with the U.S. Marshals Service executed an arrest warrant at the Birmingham residence...
Drummond wins $256 million in defamation trial
The jury in a federal defamation trial brought by Drummond Inc. found in favor of the Birmingham-based company, ruling that the attorney who accused them of misdeeds in Colombia knew his claims were false. Attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization, International Rights Advocates, had accused the coal...
Popular Birmingham area Chinese restaurant aiming to reopen, continue 25 year legacy
A Chinese restaurant that has been serving customers for nearly 25 years in Trussville is aiming to reopen next month. The Palace Chinese Restaurant closed last April after almost a quarter century, with its owners saying they hoped to relocate. In August, the owners announced they had found a new...
USDA to Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits in Baldwin County
Raccoons are the primary wildlife rabies vector in Alabama, with recent 2025/2026 cases confirmed in Baldwin, Jackson, and Jefferson counties. Wildlife officials are warning Alabama residents to watch for oral rabies vaccine baits that will be distributed from the air. The effort is part of the United States...

















