Birmingham AL

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover Police are reportedly on scene of an officer-involved shooting in the Southlake Estates neighborhood. Captain Daniel Lowe confirmed the shooting around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8. Family on scene confirmed that a son shot his father. There is no word on how officers became...

The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) Crime Reduction Team has made two arrests within 48 hours in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Carlton Duncan. Two 16-year-old boys have been placed under arrest. Both suspects were taken into custody on Feb. 4. Although their names are not provided, we know...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Jackson State track and field returned to action on Friday afternoon as the Tigers competed in the UAB Green and Gold Invite at the Birmingham Crossplex. Four top-three finishes and five personal bests highlighted the Tigers' performances. Ronald Huddleston placed second in the 60m dash with a...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The latest social media trend has people uploading personal photos to create AI cartoon caricatures, but a local expert warns sharing those images could come with hidden risks. When users upload photos to AI tools, they give the platforms more than just a picture, according to...

Vintage Market Days will take place Feb. 12-14 at the Finley Center, located at 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway in Hoover. The popular indoor/outdoor market will feature interior designers, decorators and more than 125 dealers offering vintage and antique finds, handmade items, clothing, jewelry, architectural salvage,...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham and the Jones Valley Teaching Farm are investing in local urban farmers. A total of $100,000 was granted to ten organizations within the city. Each of the organizations will receive $10,000. Those ten organizations include:. A Beautiful Life Enterprises (ABLE):...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two students from Drake State Community and Technical College have each been awarded $20,000 scholarships through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to support their education and career development. The scholarships were part of the TMCF Workforce Development Summit in Birmingham, which...

For nearly half a century, Frank Stitt has developed a reputation as one of Birmingham’s culinary titans. While his restaurants—Bottega, Chez Fonfon and Highlands Bar & Grill—showcase Stitt’s unique blend of traditional European cuisine and comforting southern fare, one of his proudest creations is Frank’s Pinot...

The Birmingham region’s water utility board voted Friday to terminate all contracts with its one remaining lobbying firm. Board members who voted in a 4-2-1 decision to terminate the contracts praised Fine Geddie and Associates’ work while saying the choice to terminate was based on Central Alabama Water’s financial...

Over the past five months, Bandido Coffee owner Raul Chavez and his team have been building a brand-new, larger space for the coffee shop in Five Points South. With the new location set to open this weekend, we headed over for a sneak peek. About Bandido Coffee, founded in 2024.