Birmingham AL

Dear Eric: I have blood drawn weekly. The last time the needle prick stung a good bit unlike all the others and the next day my arm was black and blue. Next time when I go in, and my number is drawn, if I see that nurse, would it be acceptable to decline and say I’ll wait for the next nurse?

ALABAMA — A First Alert Weather update issued at 5:40 AM Thursday brings good news for drought-stricken Alabama residents as rain chances are finally increasing heading into the weekend. Before the rain arrives, Friday will bring near-record heat with some spots pushing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees across the state, while the weekend rain system is expected to move...

A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Texas was killed Monday evening in a head-on collision involving an SUV in Shelby County, Alabama. Authorities identified the victim as Melvin Fabicio Acevedo Alvarado of Conroe, Texas. The crash happened on Shelby County 10 near Shelby County 22, about three miles north of Montevallo, and...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Former Hewitt-Trussville track coach David Eugene Dobbs was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. His wife, former Hewitt-Trussville math teacher Anita Dobbs, was also injured in the crash. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says the crash occurred on I-59 South in Trussville. Mayor Short...

BIRMINGHAM – With 53 years in broadcasting, including the last 35 years as host of the weekly program ‘Reelin’ In The Years’ on WLRH-FM, and the long-standing sports reporter for the Madison Record, Bob Labbe has been named the Large-Market Radio Personality of the Year in Alabama by the Alabama Broadcasters Association at the organization’s 20th annual Abby Awards.

Following its recent demolition, Brookwood Village owners Fairway Investments and Pope & Land Real Estate on Wednesday announced the sale of a portion of the former site to Creekside Brookwood LLC. The former mall, situated along U.S. 280, saw its last tenant depart two years ago following a slow decline,...

ALABAMA — As the 2025–2026 school year enters its final weeks, school districts across Alabama have already established their official last day of classes for students, with most schools scheduled to dismiss in mid-to-late May 2026. A review of official school district calendars posted online across Alabama shows several confirmed final days: Other districts across […] The post Multiple schools in Alabama announce...

A man is in custody after he allegedly fired shots at Jefferson County deputies late Monday night.

The beloved local favorite located in Hoover Food Mart at 3219 Lorna Road has been closed since Wednesday, March 18 due to “unexpected personal matters,” the owners said on Facebook. As of Wednesday, April 15, Blue Pacific is once again open for business with its regular hours. Blue...

GRAYSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities are investigating after a person was struck by a train in Graysville Wednesday. According to authorities in Graysville, a man was struck by a train in the area of Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road and Brookside Cardiff Road. At this time, details are limited. We will...