Luxury department store to close location at the Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A luxury retail store that calls the Summit home will be closing its doors, according to reports from its company. Saks Fifth Avenue is a department store marketed as a “premier destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and...
2 charged with capital murder in Bessemer killing of Birmingham high school freshman
Two suspects have been charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Bessemer. The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday captured Jaylen Glenn Robinson, 21, and Michael Jermaine Bonner, 29, in connection with the killing of Korderrian Sims, a freshman at Wenonah High School who had just...
Ex-girlfriend indicted in shooting death of Birmingham father of 5
A woman has been indicted in the shooting death of her ex-boyfriend in Birmingham. A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Vivian Simone Brantley, 25, on the charge of murder in the slaying of 47-year-old Damian Dawson, a father of five. The indictment was issued Feb. 6 and made public Tuesday.
City remembers Sarah Marsh with lasting tribute at City Hall
If John Marsh’s term as Mountain Brook mayor extended beyond one day, homework might not be considered in students’ grades in the city’s schools. “I do think that we should have … a law that homework does not count as a grade,” the Cherokee Bend Elementary fourth grader said. “I’m not [fond of homework].”
15 Alabama All-You-Can-Eat Spots With Legendary Southern Hospitality
Alabama knows how to feed a crowd. From crispy fried chicken and creamy mac and cheese to sushi rolls and Korean BBQ, the state’s all-you-can-eat spots serve up endless plates with that warm Southern welcome everyone talks about. Whether you’re craving homestyle comfort food or looking to try something...
City of Brighton receives $750K in federal funding to boost public safety
The city of Brighton is receiving $750,000 in federal funding aimed at improving public safety, city leaders announced this week.
2 Birmingham women charged with trafficking methamphetamine
Two Birmingham woman have been charged with drug crimes and were arrested after a search warrant was executed in December.
Historic Five Points South buildings to be demolished after massive fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A massive fire last year destroyed buildings on 20th Street South that had housed businesses and apartments in Five Points South for more than a century. The property’s owner has now decided to begin demolition, leaving longtime neighbors and business owners reflecting on the area’s...
Mexican frozen dessert + snack spot opens on Valley Avenue
A delicious dessert shop with a wide variety of offerings has settled in to the Valley Avenue Plaza after opening in late December 2025. Pinguinitos, located at 405 Valley Avenue, serves up traditional Mexican desserts, including:. Ice cream. Paletas (popsicles) Aguas frescas. Sorbet. Dubai chocolate. Fresh-squeezed...
1 hospitalized after Birmingham house fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire Monday night in Birmingham. The fire started at 6:42 p.m. near the corner of 23rd Street South and Highland Avenue, according to investigators at the scene. Crews rescued two people from inside the burning home....
