Birmingham AL

A deputy-in-training is being recognized for her bravery after stepping in to help during a dangerous crash in Birmingham. Last week, Deputy Catly Itson, currently attending the Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy, was heading home when she encountered a multi-vehicle accident on I-65 South, just north of downtown Birmingham. While traffic was stopped, one vehicle failed to brake, triggering a chain-reaction...

Got plans to travel northbound on U.S. 31 across the Cahaba River toward the Galleria, Trader Joe’s or I-65? Expect some delays Tuesday morning. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inspecting the bridge over the Cahaba on Tuesday, April 7 between 9:30AM to 12:30PM. The good news: It’s...

PELHAM – Families, educators and community members will have the opportunity to learn how to better support students with disabilities after high school at an upcoming workshop hosted by The Arc of Shelby County. The workshop, titled “Special Education Transition: Planning for a Full Life,” is scheduled for Monday,...

Jefferson County’s job market is buzzing with new openings for organized, people‑focused professionals. Whether you prefer a remote desk or a busy front office, there’s something here for you.

Drivers in Birmingham are feeling the pinch at the pump again. According to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 550 stations, the average price for gasoline in the metro area jumped 22.7 cents over the past week, landing at $3.76 per gallon. That’s a sharp climb — prices are now 78.5 cents higher than just a month ago and nearly a dollar more than this time last year.

A new trial date has been set for Damien McDaniel. He is accused of killing 18 people around Jefferson County in various shootings, including the mass shootings at Trendsetters Lounge and Hush Lounge in 2024.

Stretch Zone, a national wellness franchise focused on assisted stretching and mobility, has opened a new location at 701 Doug Baker Blvd., Suite 107-B in The Village at Lee Branch along U.S. 280. The studio is the company’s third location in the Birmingham area and its 11th in Alabama.

LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - One person was left critically injured after the vehicle they were driving was struck by a train in Leeds. According to Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin, it happened on Monday evening, April 6, in the area of Ashville Road and Farley Avenue. Irwin says the driver...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham police are asking residents to help fight crime through a camera-sharing initiative called “Connect Birmingham.”. Police Chief Michael Pickett said the program links residents’ security cameras to the department’s Real-Time Crime Center and has seen an increase in registrations and connections. On...

Is your favorite pizza joint in Alabama a carefully guarded secret? At AL.com, we’re all about sharing the names of great pizzerias, pointing to noteworthy spots in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and throughout the state. Apologies, then, if we’re about to reveal the name of a restaurant you cherish as...