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The Kenner City Council voted unanimously to begin negotiations to bring the Squadron to Kenner.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two Jefferson County residents were indicted in a scheme to straw purchase firearms, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced. Habonisun Chaverst, 28, of Center Point, and Keonna Cephus, 38, of Birmingham, were charged with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms and submit false information...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), along with the Trussville Police Department are asking for help locating a Missing and Endangered Person. According to Trussville Police, Davy Marshall West was last seen on Friday morning, Feb. 6 in the area of Acrilane Drive. Police described...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — A beloved bakery that has been at the same place in downtown Homewood for decades will be closing a week earlier than anticipated. Savage’s Bakery, which has been running since 1939 and through the Scott family since 1978, is set to officially close its doors Saturday, Feb. 7. The final date […]

Savage’s Bakery and Deli has moved up their closing date to Saturday, Feb. 7 and longtime customers are lining up for their final tastes of their beloved treats. On Friday, a line outside of the bakery spilled onto downtown Homewood’s sidewalks. Nostalgia, mourning and excitement mixed as patrons paid witness to the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 19 people have been charged after two related indictments in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Jefferson County were unsealed, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday. According to the DOJ, all 19 defendants were charged with conspiracy with the intent to distribute...

CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - Eddie Stephens has lived in his Center Point home since 1998 and says he has spent the last 27 years cleaning a drainage ditch behind his house to prevent flooding in his yard. “It took me several weekends to come out here and clean the...

This year, Birmingham’s restaurants garnered an impressive five James Beard Award nominations. Bham Now is sitting down with each nominee to learn more about their backgrounds, inspiration and goals. Bottega, known in part for its gorgeous 1925 Beaux-Arts building and elegant decor details, is no stranger to success....

The sheriff’s office for Alabama’s largest county made late deposits and failed to properly document the flow of money through its financial accounts, according to a public audit. The state’s financial watchdog agency reviewed the financial books at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, overseen by Sheriff Mark...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Valentine’s Day is just nine days away, and preparations are in full swing for many local businesses. The most popular industries for this holiday say planning ahead is the key for success. Valentine’s Day is a huge holiday for restaurants and flower shops, but with the spike in business...