Hit-and-run kills motorcyclist on I-65 in Birmingham Saturday night
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One person was killed Saturday night after their motorcycle was hit by an SUV on Interstate 65 in Birmingham. Police say they were arrived on the scene and found the victim and the motorcycle on the interstate near Arkadelphia Road. The driver of the motorcycle was...
Miss Manners: I rarely receive thank-you notes from my dinner guests anymore
Dear Miss Manners: When I invite guests to my home for dinner, most of them very kindly bring a hostess gift. However, I rarely receive a thank-you note. Do people these days think a hostess gift (which I really don’t care to receive) is a replacement for a thoughtful, handwritten thank-you note?
New restaurant opens at The Silos in Trussville
The Farmhouse at The Silos of Trussville officially opened Wednesday, April 8, at 7905 Roper Road. The restaurant is open to the public, with no golf club membership required.
Planet Fitness headed to former Big Lots space in Trussville, mayor says
Planet Fitness is headed to the former Big Lots location at 5903 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Trussville Mayor Ben Short unexpectedly announced Friday.
O’Carr’s owner reopens Savage’s Bakery after historic eatery closed
A month after Savage’s Bakery & Deli closed its doors seemingly for good, the owner of another Homewood staple reopened the business, promising to keep the bakery’s legacy alive for years to come. Opened in 1939, Savage’s was originally on Highland Avenue before moving to its current location,...
Alabama pilot part of Artemis II splashdown recovery
One of the Navy Seahawk pilots who helped recover the Artemis II crew Friday is from Birmingham. Lt. Julia Buckner was assigned to retrieve the astronauts for transport onto the USS John P. Murtha. The Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space...
Man idenitfied, facing multiple charges after hours-long standoff in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been charged after an hours-long standoff in Birmingham on Friday, April 10. According to Birmingham Police, West Precinct patrol officers and the Special Operations Bureau responded to the 5500 block of Avenue K just before 3 p.m. on a domestic-related incident. Originally, it was reported to have been in the 5300 block of Avenue K.
Citgo gas station burns after car crashes into the building
Just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, a car crashed into a Citgo gas station in the 1700 block of Jefferson Ave SW. Both the gas station and the car caught fire after the car hit a gas pump. The driver made it out of the car before Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on scene, and has since been taken to the ER...
Multiple people dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — Multiple people were killed Saturday in a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 157 and Highway 24 in Lawrence County, according to Moulton officials. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. and involved multiple vehicles. Authorities confirmed that several people died in the collision, though the names and ages of those killed have […] The post Multiple people dead following vehicle crash in...
Quang’s walk-off single seals series win for Thompson over Tuscaloosa County
ALABASTER – After winning by just one run on Tuesday, April 7 against the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats, the Thompson Warriors had to repeat the feat at home on Thursday, April 9. The Warriors lost game two in a 6-4 battle and found themselves in a tight game three later...
