21-year-old arrested in Birmingham robbery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a robbery investigation stemming from an incident on Lomb Avenue. The Birmingham Police Department said Da’Marriya De’Vhon Carr, 21, was charged with first-degree robbery in connection with the robbery of a person. Police...
Taco franchise closes Mountain Brook location
A taco franchise in Mountain Brook’s Cahaba Village has closed. Condado Tacos, which opened in 2023, is now permanently closed. The location no longer appears on the company website, and it is listed as closed on Google. The Huntsville restaurant, located at 401 Williams Ave., is still open. Based...
Boutwell Blooming, Beats and Bites happening June 20
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Join the celebration of Boutwell Auditorium by attending Boutwell Blooming, Beats, and Bites on June 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It’s an evening filled with live entertainment, fashion, culture, food, family-friendly activities, and the celebration of Juneteenth. Attendance is free, but registrat
‘On the Ground Journalism’: Birmingham News Reporter Finds Interesting Way To Cover Rollover Crash
A Birmingham reporter managed to make a rollover crash the punchline of her newscast while also asking drivers to stop drinking and driving. Using the imagery of the flipped car and a narrative that seems ... Read more
Youth film festival to be held at The Club in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The second annual “Magic City 205 Youth Film Festival” will be held later this month. The Nadyne G. Johnson Foundation & Cinematic Creations are creating opportunities for young people to find creativity, confidence and more through film. The event will be held at The Club Birmingham from 6 to
Spain Park alum Chase Kyes qualifies for first US Open
BALL GROUND, Ga. – After a decorated amateur and junior career to this point, Chase Kyes’ ascent in the world of golf continued with his first ticket to a major championship. The Spain Park alum and Birmingham native Kyes qualified for the 126th US Open by emerging from...
Junior Achievement opens economic education center in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new economic education center in Birmingham aims to help students learn how to budget, manage money and explore careers in a hands-on environment. The ribbon was cut Tuesday, June 9, on the Junior Achievement McWane Economic Education Center Regions Finance Park. The center includes a...
‘God Wastes Nothing’: Kenneth Cox Jr.’s Journey to Birmingham CrossPlex
For most people, becoming the director of Birmingham CrossPlex might read like the culmination of decades of work. For Kenneth Cox Jr., it feels more like confirmation. “God wastes nothing,” Cox said during a recent interview, returning to the phrase again and again as if it were both testimony and compass. “He wastes
Birmingham Barons offer free tickets for Rock the South ticketholders after festival postponed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Barons are offering free general admission to select home games for anyone holding a ticket to the postponed Rock the South country music festival this weekend. As part of a limited-time “We Still Plan To Play” relief initiative, Rock the South ticketholders may redeem...
Major social media company launching $115 million job training program with guaranteed offer
One of the largest tech companies in the world is creating a program to get more skilled trade workers—and fast. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other social media apps, announced Monday that it is launching America’s Workforce Academy, a training program designed to keep up with the ever-growing d
