Historic Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham damaged by graffiti: ‘It wasn’t OK’
The Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark has expressed disappointment at the graffiti painted this week by an unknown person on its building. The paint will be costly to remove, and the removal might even cause further damage, the museum wrote in a social media post Wednesday. “To our Writer/Tagger community....
Two overnight fires in Shelby County, displacing residents but leaving no injuries
Two overnight fires kept crews busy across Shelby County, damaging homes in both Montevallo and Hoover and forcing residents to flee, though no injuries were reported. The first fire broke out just before 11 p.m. at a home on Hidden Forest Cove in Montevallo. According to the Montevallo Fire Department, more than...
Alabama bands perform at iconic New Year celebration before Crimson Tide bowl
Two Alabama bands performed at the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Homewood High School Patriot Band and the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band were among the 82 participating groups at the 137th edition of the New Year celebration on Thursday. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, praised Homewood’s...
Alabama Weather Alert: Freezing Lows Tonight, Milder New Year’s Day
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Freezing overnight temperatures across Central Alabama are expected to mark New Year’s Eve, followed by a warmer and sunny New Year’s Day, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Forecast...
Arrests made at campsite of religious group who believes leader is a reincarnation of...
EMPIRE, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – Arrests were made by police Tuesday at a campsite in Alabama where a religious group who believes their leader is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ was staying. Lando, known by his followers as Reverend Lamp, and others who live at the campsite off York...
Birmingham Zoo to host family-friendly New Year’s Eve events
The Birmingham Zoo is helping families ring in the new year without having to keep the children up late.
Alabama high school band marches in 2026 Sugar Bowl parade as hometown beams with...
Fultondale residents gathered near their televisions are likely pointing, yelling and smiling this New Year’s Eve, and it’s not even midnight. The celebration began Tuesday evening as proud parents and friends watched the Fultondale High School marching band going through New Orleans’ French Quarter during the...
Police find firearms, drugs at Alabama religious encapment
CBS 42 has learned more about a police raid on a religious group in Walker County.
Jefferson County judge grants bond to defendant in Trussville homicide
Kanen Harper, 24, who is charged with murder in the Dec. 20 death of 32-year-old Christian White in Trussville, was granted bond Monday.
Suspect arrested for alleged connection to fatal fire in Birmingham
A suspect was arrested in alleged connection a fatal fire that left a 32-year-old woman dead.
