🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Birmingham — Furniture, Pet Food & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Birmingham neighbors are giving away a mix of furniture, pet supplies, and more this week. Check out what’s available below!
UAB Nursing Professor Shares How to Balance Nutrition for Long-Term Health
Good nutrition is a cornerstone of overall health and a key factor in preventing chronic diseases, influencing blood sugar, inflammation, weight management and energy metabolism. While there are national guidelines in place to provide a roadmap for healthy eating, Alabama faces particular challenges. In 2024, Centers for Disease Control and...
The Gary Sinise Foundation helping airmen attend funeral service for fallen crew member
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gary Sinise Foundation is working directly with the 99th Air Refueling Squadron and 117th Air Refueling Wing to help members attend the dignified transfer and funeral for one of the airmen killed during Operation Epic Fury. Captain Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, Wash., is one...
‘Belle Collective: Birmingham’ Star Stormi Steele on Returning to Reality TV
Stormi Steele is taking the spotlight in “Belle Collective” spin-off “Belle Collective: Birmingham,” which highlights women building businesses and influence in the city. “Extra” spoke with Stormi, who was “grateful” to showcase her brand Canvas Beauty and its growth over the years. As...
Standoff between Birmingham Police, man barricaded in home ends with no injuries, person in...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An hours-long standoff is over after Birmingham Police say a man barricaded in an Ensley home was safely taken into custody. The incident happened in the 5300 block of Avenue K and started just before 3 p.m. Friday, April 10. Police were called to Avenue K...
63-year-old US Army veteran not guilty of murder in 2022 Birmingham homicide
A retired U.S. Army veteran has been acquitted in the shooting death of another man during an argument at a Birmingham home. A Jefferson County jury on Thursday found 63-year-old Davey Maurice Johnson not guilty of murder in the slaying of 35-year-old Kenneth Dewayne Maddox Jr. The shooting happened about...
Hoover crews contain woods fire at Moss Rock Preserve
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Smoke may linger for hours near Moss Rock Preserve as Hoover Fire crews work a contained woods fire on the preserve’s western side, according to the Hoover Fire Department. The department said crews were on the scene, Friday, April 10. With winds out of...
New Love’s brings 123 new truck parking spaces to Alabama
Love’s Travel Stops opened a new store in Quinton, Alabama, with more than 100 truck parking spaces. On April 10, 2026, Love’s announced the opening of a new location at 220 Elza’s Way in Quinton, Alabama, accessible from I-22 at Exit 78. With the opening of the Quinton location, Love’s has added 464 truck parking spaces […] The post New Love’s brings 123 new...
Elderly woman robs bank in Gardendale, surrenders money to police
GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) — An elderly woman immediately surrendered stolen money to the Gardendale Police Department after she robbed a bank on Friday, according to police. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. The woman entered Region’s bank and presented a note demanding money. After she received the money, authorities say she immediately came to […]
Love’s Opens Newest Alabama Travel Stop
The new site marks Love's 15th in Alabama. Love’s Travel Stops has announced the opening of its newest location in Quinton, Ala. The new travel stop has 123 truck parking spaces and provides free parking for customers, helping address the national parking shortage while improving route continuity for drivers traveling between the Southeast and Mid-South.

















