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A fresh set of court actions were filed Tuesday seeking more than $8 million from the troubled Pihakis Restaurant Group. The suits stem from PRG’s connection to a Shelby County development that closed back in April, as well as other properties in Jefferson County affected by the wave of restaurant closings that began a

Suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard denies all allegations in a 120-page complaint against her that was sent to a state judicial disciplinary court. Lawyers for Blanchard, who was suspended May 21 after a complaint was forwarded to the Alabama Court of the Judiciary by Alabama’s Judicial Inquiry

BIRMINGHAM, AL (06/15/2026)– Samford University recognizes 2,408 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is

“How much do you think all of this cost?” asked Frank Little of a crowd gathered at the dedication of a mural depicting three Medal of Honor recipients from Leeds as the city celebrated America’s 250th year on Saturday.

Birmingham is not where most people expect to find a nationally compelling Italian restaurant, which is exactly why Bottega lands with such force. Tucked along Highland Avenue, it delivers polish, mood, and serious kitchen credibility without needing to shout about any of it. If you assume Alabama dining peaks at...

A new storm shelter is on the way for Birmingport, marking a step forward in Jefferson County’s emergency preparedness efforts. Jefferson County District Two Commissioner Sheila Tyson announced the “Official Project Announcement: The Future Birmingport Storm Shelter,” saying the county is “incredibly proud to display t

Expect some traffic delays on I-59/20 near Fairfield on Wednesday morning, June 17th. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, U.S. Steel will be performing railroad bridge inspections on the busy interstate in both directions at MP 117 between 9AM to 1:30PM weather permitting. The operation will require

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Three people were stabbed on a bus in the Walmart parking lot in Bessemer, according to the Bessemer Fire Department. All three were taken to UAB Hospital. Their conditions were not immediately available. Bessemer Fire Chief Kendric Hughley said the bus was a tour bus traveling...

It’s been three weeks since Von’s Ross Bridge opened on Hoover’s Market Street. Billed as “part wine bar, part bottle shop,” Von’s was founded by Brian and Jordan Von Hagel and began serving May 21. Created with the idea of creating a space for...

Birmingham firefighters responded Monday evening to a fire at the former Hill Elementary School property on Birmingham's north side. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene around 6 p.m. at 507 Third Street North. The former Hill Elementary School has been vacant for several years and was...