Birmingham police make 113 arrests in week-long crime crackdown
The Birmingham Police Department's Special Operations Bureau reported a significant enforcement effort during the week of Nov. 17-23, 2025, resulting in 113 arrests. The Special Enforcement Division's operations aimed to reduce crime and enhance public safety across the city. Of the arrests, 62 were for felonies and...
West Blocton man killed in car crash identified
A 47-year-old West Blocton man killed in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend was identified Monday morning.
The small fights for democracy are the epics of our time
A few weeks ago, I read “Gilgamesh” and “Beowulf.” I hadn’t read either before. But I knew the broad strokes of the stories. Gilgamesh is the tale of a Mesopotamian king and demigod who befriends a wild man; sees and grieves the wild man’s death and begins a quest for immortality. The surprise for a […]
Veterans receive Thanksgiving meals through ‘Turkeys for Heroes’ program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Volunteers prepared and delivered 220 Thanksgiving meals Friday to veterans in need across central and northeast Alabama as part of the third annual 'Turkeys for Heroes' event hosted by Lettermen of the USA. Some volunteers were veterans themselves, including Millard Carwyle, who served in...
‘You’re Not Leaving!’: Alabama Salon Owner Charged with Kidnapping and Assault After Refusing to...
An Alabama hair salon owner and two of her stylists are behind bars for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting one of their clients over a dispute […] ‘You’re Not Leaving!’: Alabama Salon Owner Charged with Kidnapping and Assault After Refusing to Let Client Leave Over Payment Dispute
Jefferson County, AL – Turkey Giveaway: Love City Church Hosts Free Thanksgiving Event Monday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Residents in Jefferson County can take part in a free community event Monday morning as the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual Turkey Giveaway in the Forestdale area....
Home buyers are now favored in Birmingham, Zillow says
Fall brought a glimmer of hope for home shoppers this year, as the number of buyer's markets in major U.S. cities continues to grow as mortgage rates retreat slightly, according to Zillow.
Birmingham police investigating homicide on Maple Avenue Southwest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide Sunday afternoon. According to the BPD, the investigation is taking place in the 1700 block of Maple Avenue Southwest. At around 2 p.m., officers were dispatched to the scene, where they found an adult male lying unresponsive in...
City of Irondale distributes 200 Thanksgiving turkeys
Two hundred families received Thanksgiving turkeys as part of the City of Irondale’s annual Thanksgiving Blessing event, where Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. and city staff gathered to provide holiday support to local households.
Birmingham City Council increases funding for Railroad Park Foundation
The Birmingham City Council has approved a resolution to amend its management agreement with the Railroad Park Foundation. The amendment, submitted by the mayor and recommended by the city attorney, increases the city's annual funding for the foundation from $900,000 to at least $1 million. This funding is contingent...

















