Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide they say happened Monday evening, April 20. Police were called to the 1500 block of Warrior Road on the west side of Birmingham around 8:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found two men suffering gunshot wounds. Both victims...

The Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, an Episcopal priest who founded a coffee shop church in Avondale in 2015, is moving to a tropical island locale, she announced on social media. Beginning in June, Rengers will serve as Priest in Charge of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her husband,...

Drivers in Birmingham are seeing some relief at the pump—for now. According to GasBuddy’s latest survey of more than 500 stations, average gas prices in the area have dropped 8.9 cents over the past week, bringing the current average to $3.65 per gallon. But zoom out a bit,...

Two Birmingham-based companies are collaborating on a large-scale project in Florida. Dobbins Group, a real estate investment firm, and Capstone Building Corp., have begun work on Charleston Ridge Apartments in New Port Richey, Fla. Dobbins Group is the developer and Capstone Building will serve as general contractor. The complex is...

For the first time in eight years, Widespread Panic returned to Birmingham, Ala. The Southern-bred band’s much-anticipated regional comeback arrived in a two-fold at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, beginning on Friday, April 17, with a relatively standard delivery, before the ensuing evening, Saturday, April 18, presented a bag of surprises. The group’s later performance was delayed by the weather, which stalled...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A judge in Jefferson County has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the City of Birmingham against Central Alabama Water, dissolving a temporary restraining order and denying a request for further injunctive relief in an ongoing dispute over water fluoridation. In a final order issued...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham woman is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Cullman County, according to authorities. Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies identified Andrea Christine Large, 49, while conducting a traffic stop in the area of Highway 91 and Johnson Circle. According to deputies, suspicious...

The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating family members for three people who recently died in the area. Officials say the individuals had no known next of kin at the time of their deaths. Anyone with information is urged to contact the coroner’s office at 205-930-3603.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Firefighters responded to a house fire in Ensley Monday morning, April 20. The fire started on 22nd Street. One person inside the home was able to safely get out. Crews are monitoring the fire for hot spots. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and...

A new Mexican seafood restaurant is now open in Fairfield. Del Mar Marisquería opened earlier this month at 7100 Aaron Aronov Drive, near the new Milo’s location that opened last November. The restaurant promises authentic Mexican seafood made with fresh ingredients, including items such as ceviches, shrimp cocktails,...