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Preliminary testing by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department found no signs of illicit substances in the cookies, officials said

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — An ordinance was passed in Homewood earlier this month to address campsites on public property. The police department says this includes any property owned by the city, park board, library or school board. The ordinance passed by the city council on Oct. 13 addresses some of the concerns...

Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight closed Tuesday’s commission committee meeting with a weather forecast for Saturday’s Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. “It seems to rain on the Magic City Classic,” Knight said. “Hopefully, the rain will hold off.”. Fellow Commissioner Lashunda Scales offered...

Central Alabama Water might soon hire a chief executive, a new state-mandated position for the utility, with an annual salary of $650,000 to $750,000, plus benefits. But board members appointed by Birmingham officials During a CAW board meeting Monday evening expressed displeasure at not being included in the search...

A man was shot death while sitting inside a pickup truck in the driveway of a Wylam home. Birmingham’s gunfire detection system, Shot Spotter, registered gunfire at 7:09 p.m. Saturday at the house in the 900 block of Erie Street. West Precinct officers arrived to find the victim unresponsive...

Visitation and a celebration of life service has been announced for former Bessemer Mayor Quitman Mitchell, Jr., who died on Oct. 20. Born on May 2, 1940, Mitchell was known for his leadership, faith and dedicated service to the community. "His contributions to Bessemer and the lives he touched will...

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to think about last-minute costumes. Instead of rushing to buy something online that you’ll wear only once, visit a local thrift store in Alabama for a creative and affordable option. You’ll save money, get inspired, and leave with something personal and unique — like...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover Police have made two arrests in a robbery that happened Oct. 24 in the area of Crowne Woods Drive. Police say a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint by several people who ran into a nearby apartment. One of the suspects is an 14-year-old boy...

Some people chase beaches or mountains—Alabamians chase fried chicken. This isn’t your average crispy bird. These spots serve golden perfection that crackles when you bite and melts the moment it hits your tongue. Each restaurant has its secret—cast-iron skillets seasoned for decades, spice blends mixed by hand, or...

Birmingham, ALA. — The Birmingham City Council has approved a sweeping update to the city’s tree ordinance — a law that regulates how trees on public property are planted, maintained, and removed. The measure, informally known as “Abbott’s Law,” passed unanimously on Oct. 21, 2025. It reactivates...