Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - St. Clair County Schools have reportedly taken “proper disciplinary application” after photos circulated of students and staff smoking cigars in the UAB locker room following their win in the 5A State Championship game. WBRC contacted St. Clair County Schools about the photos circulating on...

Two ribbons were cut Monday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the transformation of Birmingham’s former A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club into the new Legacy Prep Intermediate School. The first ribbon welcomed community leaders, donors and partners who helped make the milestone possible: The long-vacant, unused and dilapidated...

A Facebook live is raising concern over how the City of Birmingham handles homeless encampments. The live is taken at Linn Park as an unhoused person's belongings are thrown in the back of garbage truck. "It was really hurtful to see that we have leadership that would do that. Not...

Birmingham radio personality Chris Coleman is preparing to turn up the volume on a brand-new venture—this time, off the air. Coleman, alongside close friends Terry White and DeForest Brown, are gearing up for the grand opening of Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar, set for Friday Dec. 12, 6 P.M. at 4010 Ave I,...

Oak Mountain Middle School’s eighth graders raised nearly $10,000 for Toys for Tots this year, continuing a 27-year tradition that has generated more than $700,000 for families across Alabama. The money came from a schoolwide bake sale, community donations, and local fundraising events, allowing students to buy toys...

An 80-year-old activist was awarded a cash settlement from a small Alabama town nearly 18 months after she was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for sharply criticizing the mayor during a city council meeting. The Tarrant City Council voted at its most recent meeting to approve the settlement with...

A new space for kids in Birmingham is about to officially open, with offerings that include obstacle courses, ball pits, a carousel and more. The new play center, Playdate, is located in Roebuck and designed for children 12 and under and their parents. Bookings are now open, so read on to learn about this new event...

The investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of Jamal Williams in Birmingham's Kingston community has been transferred to the Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney's Office. This development follows the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's decision to return the case to Birmingham police after...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A Hoover woman says her sense of security was shattered the night she says a stranger broke into her home while she was inside. She spoke exclusively with the ABC 33/40 I-Team about what happened and what she says she’s learned from investigators. The...

BIRMINGHAM — A coalition of clergy, community activists and families affected by police violence is calling on Birmingham leaders to take urgent action following two fatal officer-involved shootings one month apart. The open letter centers on the deaths of Vanessa Ragland and Jamal D’Angelo Williams, both of whom...