Hibbett joins Uber Eats for on-demand streetwear and sneaker delivery
BIRMINGHAM — Agility and speed. Those two words reflect athletic skills. They also reflect an iconic food delivery company – one that has now joined the retail playbook of a […] The post Hibbett joins Uber Eats for on-demand streetwear and sneaker delivery appeared first on 256 Today .
Hayden man killed in ATV crash identified
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — A 20-year-old Hayden man was killed in an ATV crash over the weekend. Cole Michael Sims was traveling on Cluster Springs Road in Gardendale early Saturday morning when the ATV he was riding rolled over on a hill. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed Sims was pronounced dead at the...
Alabama gas prices fall while national average rises slightly to $3.00 per gallon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Drivers in Birmingham are seeing a small break at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 550 stations, the average price of gasoline in Birmingham fell 4.7 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $2.65 per gallon. That’s 10.6 cents lower than a month ago and...
Birmingham police make 48 arrests in week-long crime crackdown
The Birmingham Police Department's Special Operations Bureau has reported a significant enforcement effort during the week of Oct. 20-26, 2025, resulting in 48 arrests. The Special Enforcement Division's operations are part of an ongoing commitment to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in...
How Birmingham’s Portia Lawson Healed After Heart Surgery and Bladder Cancer in Same Year
Portia Lawson, who lives in Birmingham’s Ensley community, recalls the phone call last year from her doctor: “He told me that he found cancer cells in my urethra,” she said. “It was quite a shock to me because I had just gotten over a quadruple bypass heart...
Alabama Weather Alert: Temperatures to Plunge Into 30s With Frost Risk by Saturday
Birmingham, AL – A chilly pattern will close out October across Alabama, with temperatures plunging into the 30s and patchy frost possible by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service Birmingham. Forecasters say showers will linger through midday Monday, returning Tuesday night into Wednesday, with...
Birmingham celebrates successful and safe Magic City Classic
The Birmingham Police Department expressed gratitude to visitors, fans and the local community for their support during the 84th Amazon Magic City Classic. Chief Michael Pickett highlighted the event's success, noting it remains the largest HBCU event in the nation. "Our officers truly felt the positive energy and...
Lonnie Holley Performance Residency Engages Community with Art
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is hosting a two-week residency for a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and storyteller. Lonnie Holley has multiple shows at the JMKAC through November 1st, which culminates in a one-of-a-kind, evening-length musical performance on Thursday, October 30th. Then, on November 1st,...
Gallery – Irondale celebrates Howl-O-Ween with pup costume contest
The Howl-O-Ween Pup-kin Patch Pawty at Tails by the Rails in Ellard Park brought a festive spirit to Irondale as dogs donned creative costumes for a morning of fun. Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. shared the excitement, saying, "What a spooktacular time we had." The event featured a costume contest with winners including...
Annual Fall Festival offers family fun and community spirit in Birmingham
The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization invites the community to the Annual Fall Festival on Monday, Oct. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at More Than Conquerors Faith Church on Dennison Ave SW. The free event will feature a variety of goods and activities including candy, cotton candy, popcorn, candy apples, live...

















