Birmingham AL

When it comes to fashion, even something as simple as a pair of socks can make a statement. James Parker Jr. should know. He’s the creative visionary behind Parker Craft Collective. Parker’s new business offers unique and stylish socks but aims to be much more. Parker, 35, describes...

Central Alabama’s primary National Weather Service radar is out of service because of a hardware failure. The NWS said it is uncertain whether it will be back online before expected severe weather later today and tonight. Technicians have been working to diagnose and repair the problem with the WSR-88D...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As gas prices continue to climb across Alabama, a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) economist says the spike is being driven by global supply disruptions, not typical seasonal demand, and could have far-reaching effects on the broader economy. Dr. Ben Meadows, an assistant professor of...

Searching for iconic restaurant hall of fame honorees in Alabama?. These 8 celebrated restaurants provide incredible flavors and warm Southern welcomes!. 1. Golden Rule Bar-B-Q (Irondale) When it comes to Alabama barbecue, this Irondale landmark sets the standard high. The building doesn’t waste time with unnecessary decorations or fancy exterior...

A federal court in Alabama has dismissed part of a Birmingham firefighter’s ADA lawsuit against the city, while allowing portions of the case to proceed. The suit was brought by Birmingham Firefighter Herman Walker, who alleges the city failed to accommodate his mental health conditions and retaliated against him after he sought transfers away from stations with high levels of violent calls.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A Pinson man has died days after a motorcycle crash in the Birmingham area. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said Gregory William Drew, 76, was injured April 17 in a single-vehicle motorcycle wreck in the 5700 block of Chalkville Road. Authorities said Drew was...

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Fire crews are on the scene of a massive house fire in Bessemer. The fire happened on 25th Street North and 12th Court North around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6. The homeowner told WBRC she did not live there, but was letting someone stay there....

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Tornado probabilities across north and central Alabama have been formally upgraded for Wednesday, May 6, with the severe weather outlook now showing an Enhanced Risk Level 3 centered over Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and Gadsden and a 15 to 29 percent tornado probability with EF2 or stronger tornadoes specifically possible. The primary severe weather window runs from 5 PM Wednesday through 1 AM...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A child was hit by a pickup Wednesday morning, May 6. Police received a call around 2:30 a.m. about a child walking alone on the bridge near Carraway Boulevard and Finley Boulevard. Authorities are not sure where the child came from. They say a witness saw...

After nine years at Good People Brewing Co., beloved local radio station Birmingham Mountain Radio (BMR) is moving to a brand-new studio at Lakeview Marina. We met with the BMR team to learn more about their move. Local radio is moving to Lakeview Marina. Lakeview Marina, the multi-tenant office and...