Birmingham AL

Chris Anderson is sometimes called Mr. First 48. The former Birmingham Police detective has been featured on “The First 48,” the long-running true crime documentary series that premiered on A&E in 2004. The show, which filmed several episodes in Birmingham, follows real-life homicide detectives during the critical...

On March 20, Central Alabama Water announced it would stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. The utility said the decision would save millions in repair costs and about $250,000 annually. The announcement quickly drew mixed reactions from the public. In a press release, Central Alabama Water said the decision...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 25, 2026) — Fluid Solutions, a global provider of turnkey fluid systems supporting mission-critical infrastructure, has announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters operations in the Greater Birmingham Region with the development of a new, larger facility in the City of Irondale. The...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After hosting The World Games and the World Police and Fire Games, another sporting event involving athletes from around the world is coming to Birmingham in 2028. The City of Birmingham is expecting a $2-3 million economic impact when the Magic City hosts the 2028 Dodgeball...

Jefferson County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing with opportunity this month. From plant management to hands-on production roles, there’s something for every skill level across Birmingham, McCalla, Leeds, and Bessemer.

A Birmingham company with global ties to defense and commercial sectors is building an expanded $2.8 million headquarters in Irondale. Fluid Solutions will be located at 2601 Commerce Blvd in a building currently being renovated by D.L. Acton Construction. It should be completed by late October. The headquarters...

The Birmingham Police Department's (BPD) Crime Reduction Team has made two arrests in a robbery/assault investigation. 27-year-old Anthony Ferguson Jr. and 30-year-old Corey Latham, both of Birmingham, have been arrested. They're charged with first degree Robbery and second degree Assault after the alleged assault...

The Vestavia Hills City Council has scheduled a work session for Monday, March 30, to discuss several issues, including potential regulations for the sale of consumable hemp products, such as those with THC. Tetrahydocannabinol, often known as THC, is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — Trussville will gather Monday, March 30, to honor the life and service of Major John "Alex" Klinner, who died while serving the United States. Mayor Ben Short said the community memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Short said there will be no visitation period and...

Governor Kay Ivey will be lowering the flags statewide on Monday, March 30, in honor of the fallen Air Force members stationed in Birmingham who died in "Operation Epic Fury" earlier this month. The accident is still under investigation, but we know it involved their KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. All flags...