Opening date announced for 3 Birmingham area grocery stores replacing Winn-Dixies
Food City has announced an opening day for three new locations that were formerly owned by Winn-Dixie. According to the company, the stores closed Sunday to convert signage and equipment. They are scheduled to reopen on Thursday at 8 a.m. under the Food City banner. They are:. Jasper, at 2405...
Birmingham restaurant owner offering free meals to those impacted by government shutdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Local restaurant owners are helping families experiencing hardships as the government shutdown continues. Greg Gratton and his wife Cynthia at Green Acres Cafe will give away free meals to families Sunday, Nov. 9 starting at noon. The giveaway will take place at their 4th Avenue location...
Birmingham, Alabama Mayor pushing to use $1M in city reserves to help SNAP recipients
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Birmingham police make 73 arrests in week-long crime crackdown
The Birmingham Police Department's Special Operations Bureau has reported a significant enforcement effort during the week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2025, resulting in 73 arrests. This initiative is part of the department's ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety through directed enforcement, collaborative policing...
Car trapped under tractor-trailer in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A car was trapped under a tractor-trailer Monday morning in Avondale. Crews were on the scene at 41st Street South early this morning and, as of 6:20 am, managed to extricate the car. No word on injuries so far. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information […]
New kids’ play village opening in downtown Birmingham, Nov. 8
A new “kids’ play village” is opening soon in downtown Birmingham! Located on historic Morris Avenue, Burrrow & Bloom is a creative community space where kids can play “pretend” and explore their creative side while parents and caregivers relax just a few steps away. We...
Why Locals Say This Birmingham, Alabama BBQ Joint Serves The Best In The Heart...
In a state where barbecue isn’t just food, but a religion, claiming one joint as the “best” is a bold statement. Yet, ask almost any local in Birmingham, Alabama, where to find the pinnacle of smoky perfection, and a consistent answer echoes through the Magic City: Saw’s BBQ.
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Alabama
ALABAMA — Authorities are seeking Gary A. Steele, 35, in Jefferson County on a felony warrant for drug trafficking, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama reported. Steele, a Black male, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 155 pounds. He has short black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is July 8, […] ...
Update: Alabama woman wanted for attempted murder identified after 38-mile pursuit
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (NPSO) has confirmed that a woman arrested following Wednesday’s 38-mile pursuit on Interstate 49 was using a false identity and is actually a fugitive wanted in Alabama for two counts of attempted murder and arson. NPSO received a tip on Oct. 31 from...
Police Seize Drugs and Guns in Major Bust on Fulton Avenue SW in Birmingham
On October 23, 2025, law enforcement in Jefferson County, Alabama, executed a search warrant on the 1600 block of Fulton Avenue SW in Birmingham. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Vestavia Hills Police Department’s Narcotics and SWAT teams led the operation. This action followed an...

















