Image of police officer with hands around inmate’s neck stirs outrage
The police officer claims the suspect was combative and the video only shows a brief moment of the interaction that occurred in late August.
New R&B lounge + daiquiri bar opening in East Lake
With the new year comes new fun in Birmingham, and this bar is coming soon with plenty of excitement to offer!. Daiquiri Factory, located in the East Lake neighborhood at 7623 1st Avenue North, is opening at the end of January, and the upcoming spot is already decked in colorful signage.
Suspect indicted for capital murder in shooting deaths of 2 Jefferson County teens
A 23-year-old has been indicted in the 2023 shooting deaths of two teens in eastern Jefferson County, including a sixth-grader. A grand jury issued the indictments against Leon Walker Jr. in November, and the indictments were made public Monday. He is charged with capital murder in the slayings of Johnathan...
15-year-old charged in robbery, killing of Birmingham man in city’s first 2026 homicide
A 15-year-old has been charged in Birmingham’s first homicide of the new year. The teen is charged with capital murder during a robbery and certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm. Two other suspects remain held pending formal charges, Sgt. LaQuitta Wade said Sunday. The victim has been identified...
How to make the most of your money in 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Financial experts say the new year is the perfect time to reset your money plans. Senior advisor Justin Davenport from the Welch Group says there are a few steps you should follow to help you meet your goals. First, paying off high-interest debts, like credit cards...
Department of War Contracts for January 2, 2026
BL Harbert International LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, was awarded a $171,506,091 firm-fixed-price contract for the conversion of existing administrative space to a data center, laboratories, and updated administrative space. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Huntsville,...
Milo’s Tea Company closing Homewood facility
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Milo’s Tea Company is ending operations at its Homewood facility effective Jan. 5. A news release from the company says more than half of the affected positions have been relocated to the Bessemer facility. The employees that can’t relocate have been offered four months of severance and...
Birmingham Gas Prices Tick Up Slightly, Though Still Well Below Last Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA — Gas prices in Birmingham rose slightly over the past week, a rare increase after several weeks of declines, according to new data from GasBuddy. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Birmingham increased 1.1 cents in the last week, now averaging $2.50 per gallon based on a...
New outdoor retailer opening first Alabama store next to Trader Joe’s in Hoover
A national retail store that sells outdoor apparel and equipment is coming to Hoover. Sierra, a retail store whose parent company TJX Companies owns T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, is opening its first location in Alabama at 1771 Montgomery Hwy — the former Bed Bath & Beyond location next to Trader Joe’s.
This Alabama Meat-and-Three Spot Still Feels Like a Local Secret
Tucked off Finley Avenue, Niki’s West feels like a whisper shared between locals who know where to find the real deal. You step inside for meat-and-three comfort and walk out with a story you want to tell, but kind of hope stays your secret. The line moves fast, the plates are generous, and the hospitality is the...
