Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are asking for your help in locating a missing person. According to police, 62-year-old Gregory Ray was last seen in the 7700 block of 4th Avenue South wearing a grey hoodie and blue jeans. Authorities say Ray is 6′2, 170 lbs. and suffers from...

The app Wunderfan, created by locals and based out of Innovation Depot, allows sports enthusiasts to earn points for supporting their favorite teams. It especially comes in handy this month, because Birmingham is hosting two major sporting events: the JLab Birmingham Bowl and the C.M. Newton Classic. Wunderfan...

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) has unveiled its 2025 “Jingle Bus,” a holiday tradition created in partnership with The Salvation Army. This year’s design, themed “The Magic of MAX,” includes a special tribute to MAX bus operator John Scott, who passed away unexpectedly last month while on...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The community is celebrating 33 years of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and honoring former US Attorney General Eric Holder with the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award. Hundreds gathered in downtown Birmingham Thursday for a night of celebration dedicated to those who show...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Across Alabama, a new kind of industry is taking root: massive data centers. Promising jobs, technology investment, and millions in tax revenue, these sprawling facilities are reshaping the state’s economy — and sparking debate in communities from Bessemer to Wilsonville and Shelby County.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One of the largest companies in the United States will be relocating one of its offices in San Francisco to Birmingham early next year. During a conference call with press Thursday morning, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced that Fannie Mae would be bringing an office to Birmingham. “This...

When I think of with my little kids, I think of Buddy the Elf jumping up and down all excited. If you still need to go visit the big guy and are South of Birmingham, then this list is for you! Here are four upcoming events this weekend where your kids can see Santa in Chilton County.

Hoover police are searching for two individuals wanted for questioning in connection with felony charges of shoplifting and possession of a forged instrument. Reports indicate the pair used counterfeit bills to "purchase" clothing items, resulting in a loss of over $500 to the business. The suspects were last seen...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — UPDATE: The Jefferson County Coroner's office has identified the victim as 18-year-old Messiah Judha Muhumud White of Center Point. Officials say the circumstances surrounding the death are still under investigation. ORIGINAL: The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a death...

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating a theft case in north Shelby County that happened November 5, 2025. The sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying individuals captured in photos related to the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Fleming at...