Arrest made after authorities say gunfire exchanged with deputies in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A domestic violence call in Pinson escalated into a late-night shooting at deputies before ending with an arrest in the woods hours later, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was identified as Triston Wilhite, 39. The sheriff’s office said Wilhite...
FIRST LOOK: New Mexican restaurant, De Nada, opening soon in Parkside
A fresh new dining experience that blends Birmingham roots with elevated Mexican cuisine is opening soon in Birmingham’s Parkside District. De Nada, a new concept from local restaurateur Armando Martinez, is set to open its doors at Urban Supply this month. We met with Armando for a special sneak...
New Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop coming soon to US-280
A Yemini coffee chain with 18 locations across the U.S. is opening its first Alabama location in Shelby County’s Inverness neighborhood. The shop, Shibam Coffee Co., will be located at 4647 US-280 near ALDI, Art’s Music Shop and Chuck E. Cheese’s. Shibam has plans to open at...
New Baskin-Robbins in Birmingham area to celebrate opening with $1.31 scoops
Baskin-Robbins is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 18, in celebration of the opening of their newest Birmingham location, located at 940 Inverness Corners. Patrons can enjoy $1.31 ice cream scoops from 12 to 6 p.m. The event will include a DJ, Baskin-Robbins prizes, merchandise giveaways and a...
‘I want to cry, scream, throw up’: Alabama vendor blindsided by Painted Tree’s sudden...
The sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques after being open for less than a year in Birmingham caused panic, devastation, anger and heartbreak, according to a former vendor. Painted Tree Boutiques, a national shopping mall, with a Birmingham location on US-280 supporting more than 200 entrepreneurs, announced on Tuesday, April 14, that it will close more than 60 of its stores nationwide, effective...
Child survivor making progress after tragic crash
One of two children who survived a weekend wreck in Moulton that killed three family members is now making progress while being treated at a Birmingham hospital.
Trussville leaders scale back development, add school site and park
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — City leaders in Trussville are outlining a proposed residential development they say could play a major role in the city’s future growth—while also addressing concerns about schools, traffic, and infrastructure. The proposal centers on the Riggins property off Camp Coleman Road. While city officials...
Jefferson County Probate Court to Host First Senior Summit for Older Citizens, Caregivers
On Tuesday, April 21, the Jefferson County Probate Court will host its inaugural Senior Summit. The event, which will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, is designed to provide valuable resources and services to senior citizens throughout Jefferson County. Attendees will hear from Presiding Judge Yashiba Blanchard and...
Bulldogs with brushes: MSU alumna Emma Carr paints hummingbird havens
In a little garden nook beside a grandmother’s house, flowers bloom and hummingbirds fly, competing with one another for the bright red feeders full of sweet nectar. The birds, their iridescent feathers glittering in the sun, swoop and sway as spring turns to summer. This type of hummingbird paradise...
Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didn’t Work
Editor’s note: I don’t do this often. But when we lost J. Mason Davis on April 24, I knew I had to bring back one of the most remarkable pieces ever published on ComebackTown — because it deserves to be read again, and because the man who wrote it deserves to be remembered.
