Birmingham AL

One big question hung in the air during today's ADEM public hearing: how much is too much when it comes to wastewater discharge? The river's health is on the line.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a juvenile injured on Sunday. According to the BPD, a call was received at around 6:21 p.m. reporting a person shot in the 200 block of 4th Court West. The victim, who police say is a juvenile male, arrived at Fire […]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A 26-year-old Mount Olive woman was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. The three-count indictment charges Lekeria Antionette Toles with distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. The incidents allegedly occurred...

From the Birmingham Zoo and the Civil Rights Institute to neighborhood sidewalks and public pools, areas spanning the city will benefit from nearly $31 million in new funding. The city council Tuesday approved a package of initiatives from Mayor Randall Woodfin that are designed to touch nearly every sector of the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A non-profit that helps disabled veterans is asking for help finding a trailer someone stole from their parking lot. The local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans puts together food boxes to give out to the community twice a month and uses the trailer to drive around town and collect...

Several people are in custody after running from a traffic stop along Interstate 20 in Leeds, according to police. The Leeds Police Department says an Alabama State Trooper stopped a vehicle believed to be carrying people in the country illegally. During the stop, the occupants resisted and ran into nearby woods.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide they say happened Tuesday afternoon in the North Titusville neighborhood. Police were called to investigate in the 300 block of Iota Avenue. A public information officer for Birmingham Police says a man was found dead on the front...

A restaurant that serves everything from chicken tenders and wings to philly cheesesteaks and fried rice dishes has opened in Roebuck. Called Wing Kitchen, the new eatery is located at 9147 Parkway East across from Walmart. Chris Hong, the co-owner of the establishment, told Bham Now the first Wing Kitchen...

The Homewood Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Bayt Al-Qahwah on March 27. Located at 425 Green Springs Hwy, the new coffee shop introduces Yemeni coffee and Middle Eastern pastries to the Homewood community. Bayt Al-Qahwah focuses on serving coffee made from beans sourced from...

A beloved Alabama restaurant that has been open for more than 30 years has been named a finalist for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Bottega in Birmingham is a nominee in the category of Outstanding Hospitality for the 2026 James Beard Awards, The James Beard Foundation announced today. Nominees in this category...