Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One person has been arrested in connection to a homicide investigation in Birmingham. According to Birmingham Police, 18-year-old Mikel Ramon Thomas Jr. was arrested Friday, March 20 in connection to the shooting death of 18-year-old Kameron Marquese Voltz in the 200 block of Lake Drive...

The service area for the Medical West Campus of the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) in Bessemer, Ala., is a largely rural area in West Jefferson County, and patients often travel long distances from neighboring counties to receive care. The previous hospital, opened in 1964, was undersized for the growing...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham is hiring!. Multiple positions are available as of Monday afternoon, March 23. The City of Birmingham’s jobs website says they are accepting applications for the following positions:. Automotive Technician (Heavy Equipment) Automotive Technician (Heavy Truck) Brush and...

A Central Alabama man had a big night on national television. Damian Mitchell of Maplesville appeared on Wheel of Fortune and walked away with more than $32,000 in winnings after a strong performance throughout the game. Mitchell, who works as a sportscaster for WJOX 94.5 FM, got a shoutout from...

Sometimes the best meals come from places that look like your grandmother’s kitchen decided to open for business. Ted’s Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama is one of those rare spots where the food does all the talking, and boy, does it have a lot to say. This cafeteria-style gem...

Microgreens are similar to sprouts, but they are harvested a bit later, when they are 3 or 4 inches tall. Varieties include radish, sunflower, and kale. They are easy to grow at home, even for beginning gardeners, and can be harvested in about 10 to 15 days. Birmingham, Alabama farmer...

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin hosted over 4000 Birmingham area members of the Muslim community at Boutwell Auditorium for the Eid prayer Friday morning, March 20. Eid ul-Fitr is a major Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, a month of daily fasting, prayer, and charity. The Eid prayer is a special, large...

If you are a fan of real, honest Southern BBQ, a small spot in Alabama, should be on your radar. From the outside, it looks simple and unassuming, but the food inside tells a completely different story. One bite, and you’ll understand why locals have been raving about it for...

Birmingham police have made an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kameron Marquese Voltz on Friday in the 200 block of Lake Drive Circle NE. Mikel Ramon Thomas Jr of Birmingham was taken into custody the same day as the incident. Thomas has been charged with murder and first-degree robbery....

Tasting Table, the popular national foodie digital publication, has declared J & J Grocery & Deli in Bessemer the “Best Hole in the Wall” burger joint in Alabama. Located at 8169 Dickey Springs Rd. Bessemer, the legendary spot is now a stone’s throw from the new UAB Medical West.