Birmingham AL

Central Alabama Water announced Friday that it will no longer treat drinking water with fluoride, citing safety, financial and infrastructure concerns. “While we acknowledge there are strong opinions about fluoride in drinking water, this decision is based on our operational, safety and financial needs,” CAW CEO...

Want to find unbeatable fried green tomatoes in Alabama?. These eight restaurants deliver crispy perfection and Southern charm in every bite!. 1. Saw’s Soul Kitchen (Birmingham) There’s something magical about combining great barbecue with perfect fried green tomatoes. Saw’s Soul Kitchen understands this combination...

Alabama has plenty of surprises, and this massive thrift store is one you don’t want to miss. Rows of clothing, furniture, books, housewares, and collectibles fill the space, stretching as far as you can see. The excitement comes from not knowing what you’ll find around the next corner, and...

Bessemer, Alabama — A heartbreaking incident has left a family devastated after a father and his young son were killed in a roadway accident, with loved ones remembering the man as a hero who acted instinctively to protect his child. The tragedy occurred on the evening of March 15...

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will host a job fair Monday. Those qualified and affected by Central Alabama Water layoffs are encouraged to attend.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Central Alabama water has passed a budget for the year that will keep rates the same. That decision came during a board meeting this morning. Two big things came out of this morning’s meeting – the 2026 budget and a resolution that gives new power to the utilities CEO. Director Sheila […]

Dear Abby: I frequent a small local restaurant. The owner is also the server. I believe her husband (or son) is the chef. We’re on friendly terms, and I sometimes get a “free” dessert. When the bill arrives, I am asked on the receipt for a tip, which I have been leaving. But, lately, I feel I’m paying extra for my...

A Brookhaven man is accused of playing a role in a murder-for-hire plot that left a 30-year-old father dead in Murrieta, California, in January, authorities say. Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Jerry E. Wheeler, who is being held in the DeKalb County Jail while he awaits extradition to California.

At a meeting on Friday night the Pinson City Council authorized Mayor Hoyt Sanders to explore ways for the city to continue hosting a festival on Main Street following an announcement that the longtime Butterbean Festival would be discontinued.

Straight Mountain Foods, a popular Central Alabama-based food truck and catering business, has signed a lease for a new brick and mortar restaurant space in Trussville. The new restaurant, Redemption, will offer a meat-and-three experience during lunch with an expanded dinner menu. The owner says he expects to open...