Guster Development and the Draw of New Health Businesses Inside Five Points West
On a recent blustery weekend Regina Williams, who lives in the Graymont Community near Birmingham’s Legion Field, made a short drive to a newly opened CVS Pharmacy in Five Points West to pick up medication. She spoke happily about the location. “Instead of going downtown in the traffic I...
Central Alabama Water board approves 2026 budget with no rate increase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Central Water Board approved a 2026 budget Wednesday, Dec. 10, that includes no rate increase for customers next year. The new budget plan calls for $75 million in capital expenses and approximately $139 million in operating expenses for next year, based on a plan the board’s been...
City of Birmingham approves additional $1.7 million for Urban Alchemy
The city of Birmingham has cleared a homeless encampment just feet from Birmingham City Hall.
Hotel nightmare: Tahoe stolen from valet, costs guest thousands in expenses
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Macrae Jackson travels to Birmingham frequently for work and says he often stays at The Elyton Hotel downtown. But during a June visit, he says his stay ended in a nightmare. Jackson told us he checked out of the hotel and walked to the valet stand...
1 dead after vehicle crash in Jefferson County Thursday afternoon
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - One person has died after a crash in Jefferson County Thursday. According to Center Point Fire, authorities responded to a vehicle accident around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon in Pinson. Officials say a vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and landed in a ravine near the intersection...
Birmingham woman allegedly pepper sprayed her 71-year-old mother, broke her hip
A Birmingham woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she injured her 71-year-old mother during separate assaults. Quiana Siobhan Bell, 43, is charged with first-degree elder abuse and neglect and second-degree assault, according to court records made public Thursday. Charging documents against Bell said...
Calera Police asking for help identifying vehicle
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera Police are asking for help identifying a vehicle. Police say the vehicle, which appears to be a truck, was used in a recent theft from a Calera business. If you have any information, you’re asked to call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. You can remain...
Vecchia launches new Italian sausage line across Birmingham
“As you know, all roads lead to Italians.” That’s what Brianna Tamburello—co-owner of Vecchia Pizzeria and Vecchia Gelato & Cafe—told us with a laugh when she shared some big news: the beloved Hoover duo is bringing their family-made Italian sausage to local shelves across Birmingham. Read...
Islamic Academy of Alabama Withdraws Hoover Relocation Plan
The Islamic Academy of Alabama (IAA) has cancelled plans to relocate its school to Hoover. The decision comes after months of controversy and rising opposition from residents and public officials. Late last week, the IAA notified Hoover city officials that it would not seek approval from the Hoover City Council...
Bessemer data center approved, lawsuit might force city to share documents councilors reviewed ahead...
BESSEMER Ala. (WBRC) - A court case might force the City of Bessemer to reveal more about what the city council considered before voting to rezone hundreds of acres of agricultural land to make way for a massive data center. People who live near the site off Rock Mountain Lake...
