Alabama’s favorite restaurants are closing — here are the biggest losses
Across Alabama, a growing number of restaurants — including longtime local favorites and national chains — have closed their doors in recent months. From Birmingham to Tuscaloosa and coastal communities,…
7 new openings + 2 closures in the Birmingham area
It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new meat-and-three near the airport to an outdoor retailer coming soon to The Summit, here are seven businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, two businesses that are saying farewell.
Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Felony Suspect in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A wanted felony suspect was taken into custody Monday following a multi-agency law enforcement operation in Hoover, according to the Hoover Police Department. On January 26, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Apprehension Task Force requested assistance from Hoover Police in...
El Barrio once again named best Mexican restaurant in Alabama
A Birmingham favorite is getting its applause after being featured as Alabama’s top Mexican restaurant in another national list. El Barrio was selected by Tasting Table, a digital food and drink publication, as Alabama’s best. “[El Barrio is] upfront about serving dishes that are inspired by the various...
Hours long Hoover standoff ends when Tuscaloosa County rape suspect falls from attic into...
One of Tuscaloosa County’s “Most Wanted” was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at a Hoover motel. The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Hoover police late Monday captured 44-year-old rape suspect Thomas Raburn “Tommy” Farris at InTown Suites. While surrounded,...
Popular grocery chain closing early for second consecutive day: Is your store affected?
Numerous Publix stores across north and central Alabama have closed early for the second consecutive day as the region endures freezing cold temperatures. All Publix stores in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville, except one, closed early at 4 p.m. on Monday. The only exception is the Flint Crossing Marketplace...
Medical cannabis license being withheld due to legal appeal
Work is beginning on businesses that intend to sell medical cannabis in Alabama, but a Birmingham-based company is still waiting due to a legal issue.
OPOSSUM TO PREDICT WEATHER THIS SUNDAY AT 10 A.M. IN HONOR OF GROUNDHOG DAY
Your Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Groundhog Day a day earlier and with some help from a Virginia opossum. Instead of waking up our Birmingham Bill groundhog at the Birmingham Zoo, he is going to sleep in, plus you really don’t want to wake up a sleeping groundhog. Instead, Birmingham Jill, a Virginia opossum,...
7 Brew opens new Birmingham location on Lakeshore Parkway
7 Brew the fast-growing drive-thru beverage concept, opened its 8th Birmingham-metro location on January 19 at 215 Lakeshore Parkway. Curious to see the latest spot and get our daily caffeine boost, we visited the shop for a sneak peek. Read on for what we discovered, plus store hours and more.
Alabama Weather Alert: More Snow? Risk Rising along I-65 into the Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – Portions of Alabama are now included in a low-end but increasing winter storm risk, as forecasters track a developing system that could bring snow or wintry precipitation unusually far...
