Project to build housing on former Ensley High site moving forward
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - After towering flames gutted the historic Ensley High School in 2018, it turned into a charred eyesore for several years. "They...
One shot, suffers life-threatening injuries in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham police are on the scene of a shooting that occurred Thursday night at a Church's Chicken. Authorities say that...
JeffCo Commission OKs $1.87M for Y With Comprehensive Community Services
The Jefferson County Commission today provided $1.87 million to fill in the gap in the YMCA's revitalization project for its Roebuck Community facility. Inflation...
1 injured in shooting outside Church’s Chicken in southwest Birmingham
An investigation is underway after a shooting outside a west Birmingham restaurant. The shooting happened at 4:52 p.m. Thursday outside Church's Chicken on Jefferson...
2 masked men with firearms arrested at Trussville Walmart
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Two men have been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after an incident at the Trussville Walmart on Monday. According...
Handyman accused of stabbing, fatally beating Vietnam veteran with hammer claims self-defense
A 68-year-old Vietnam Veteran killed in his beloved recliner at the family's Chelsea home was stabbed more than a dozen times and then bludgeoned...
$569,000 East Lake house tells neighbors: ‘We’re going to … push you out,’ resident...
At least one neighbor of a pricey new home for sale in Birmingham's East Lake neighborhood said it sends a clear statement to those...
Disc dog clubs might be a new trend in Alabama
In the category of obscure sports, Alabama does have some pretty niche sporting groups scattered throughout its communities. In fact, did you know that...
Oscar, Grammy-winner Jon Batiste set to perform in Birmingham
Jon Batiste, the award-winning vocalist and pianist, will perform in Birmingham on April 29 at Avondale Brewery as part of his Uneasy Tour. Batiste,...
Alabama Rep. Rolanda Hollis focused on women’s care and workplace discrimination in 2024
This year, the Lede is reaching out to your elected representatives and asking about their plans for the 2024 legislative session. This week District...
