Birmingham AL

I’ve written and hosted ComebackTown columns for 14 years on how Birmingham might do better. Fourteen years of hoping, pushing, and prodding. And then the world turns upside down. Suddenly Birmingham has turned on the spigot with one win after another. Headlines that seemed impossible just a few months...

A delivery truck driver killed in a head-on crash in Leeds is being remembered as a man who was always willing to help anyone in need. Davonte Wilson, 31, was a driver for Cintas and lived in Jemison. “Davonte was known for his contagious smile, kind heart, hardworking spirit and...

A new exhibit honoring the legacy of music—and those who created it—is now on display at Birmingham City Hall through the end of June. Titled Sound & Sight: A Visual Tribute to Birmingham’s Music History, the exhibit features original works by Birmingham native and multidisciplinary artist Craig Legg.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBMA) — The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) will host a Job Fair Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Event Room located on the upper level of the terminal near Door 4U. The airport job fair will feature a variety of positions...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - S&P Global Ratings Monday removed Central Alabama Water (CAW) from “CreditWatch Negative” and changed its outlook to “Stable” while affirming its AA- bond rating. The move comes 3 months after S&P downgraded CAW’s bond rating and placed the utility on CreditWatch Negative...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The prison healthcare contractor that had its $1 billion contract with the Alabama Department of Corrections cancelled after failing to pay workers on time has filed for bankruptcy. YesCare sought chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida on Friday...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A job fair in Birmingham Tuesday will give potential employees a chance to start a new career at the state’s largest airport. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is hosting a job fair Tuesday as the Birmingham Airport Authority and tenants are looking to fill open position

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Baptist Health Walker Hospital celebrated Mother’s Day weekend by sharing photos of babies born at the hospital during the holiday. Hospital representatives invited the community and local audiences to enjoy the images highlighting families who welcomed newborns over the weekend. The photos re

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will not sign a proposed amendment to Birmingham’s bar safety ordinance following backlash from business owners. The response came after bar owners voiced concerns over the weekend about the proposed amendment, which was approved by the Birmingham City

This news will not surprise Magic City food-lovers. MELT, Birmingham’s own original “cheesy” sandwich spot has the best grilled cheese sandwich in Alabama, according to the foodie digital publication Tasting Table. MELT: A “Birmingham Original” from food truck to restaurant. One of my fondest memories...