Elderly woman caught in fatal crossfire while sitting on porch of her Birmingham home
An elderly woman was killed Thursday night when police say she was caught in the crossfire of an argument near her southwest Birmingham home. “This is unacceptable,” said Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett. “It’s unacceptable in Birmingham. It’s unacceptable anywhere for an elderly woman to be sitting on her...
Guy Fieri opening new restaurant inside this Walmart store in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Flavortown is about to extend to a new zip code: the Gardendale Walmart. Guy Fieri, a restauranteur and TV personality best known for his show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” on the Food Network as well as the many restaurants he runs across the country, has a new franchise, Chicken Guy!, that...
One of Few Female Owned and Staffed Barber Shops Opens in Birmingham Area
What began as a hobby has become a career for Birmingham’s Isha Jones and not without some challenges. “When I first started being a barber — being a female, — women had it a little harder in the industry than [men] for some reason,” said Jones, who has been cutting hair for more than 20 years.
Birmingham Councilors Question $391K Price of Parking Equipment Agreement
The $391,412 price tag for parking equipment to serve Birmingham’s Municipal Court garnered several questions from city councilors during their meeting on Tuesday. The measure before the City Council was an amendment to an agreement with Navitas Credit Corp. for the financing of equipment needed to upgrade the city’s...
‘It’s unacceptable’: Woman killed by stray bullet while sitting on porch in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A woman is dead after being struck by a stray bullet in Birmingham Wednesday night. The Birmingham Police Department said the incident happened in the 3200 block of Balsam Ave SW around 8:00 p.m. Police said officers responded to a residence following a report of...
Birmingham area brewery closing after 7 years of ‘unforgettable experiences’
Oversoul Brewing Co. has announced that is closing at the end of this month. In a social media post, the small batch brewery said it will cease operations after seven years. Oversoul, located at 4161 Helena Rd. in Old Town Helena, was founded by Jason and Scott Pruitt, according to The Shelby County Reporter.
2-year-old Birmingham boy meets bone marrow donor who saved his life
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Birmingham family experienced an emotional reunion Tuesday when two-year-old Anders Golden met the man whose bone marrow donation saved his life. The reunion took place at Children’s of Alabama as part of Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The hospital brought together...
Man accused of killing 13-year-old sitting on ATV appears in court
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Wednesday was an emotional day for the family of Braylen Hardy. Police say Hardy died after Antonio Weldon Jr. struck him while he was sitting on his ATV. Weldon appeared in court Wednesday morning, Sept. 3. More than a dozen people showed up at the hearing,...
Woman Fatally Shot in Tarrant Drive-By at Home
Woman Killed in Tarrant Home Drive-By Shooting I’ll be honest with you—stories like this cut deep because they remind us […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Juvenile arrested for second-degree robbery in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A juvenile boy was arrested for robbery in Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department said the boy is charged with second-degree robbery and probation revocation for receiving stolen property in the second degree. Police said the incident took place Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He is currently in...
