Birmingham AL

A man illegally in the U.S. is in custody after authorities say he “violently assaulted” an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in Shelby County. Emilio Ba-Ruiz was arrested Tuesday afternoon after fleeing from law enforcement officers earlier in the day. Ba-Ruiz, according to Immigration and Customs...

Brick & Tin, a locally-owned farm to table restaurant, is opening a new Cahaba Heights location by the end of February, according to the owner. The restaurant makes all of its food from scratch, with ingredients coming directly from local farmers and breads made at their in-house bakery. The menu features seasonal...

Birmingham, Alabama – A man wanted in connection with a murder-for-hire case in Southern California has been arrested in Birmingham following a coordinated effort between local and federal law enforcement agencies. Authorities say the arrest marks a significant development in a complex homicide investigation that...

Jefferson County school leaders opened a facility to train the next generation of mechanics and automobile professionals.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Across Alabama, land once used for coal mining still sits beneath neighborhoods, ballfields and future development sites — sometimes posing safety and environmental risks decades later. Now, millions in federal funding are helping communities reclaim those sites and turn them into...

MIDFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — A Midfield police officer and another driver were injured in a crash on Bessemer Super Hwy Monday night. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. and involved a Midfield patrol vehicle and pickup truck. The officer and the driver of the truck were...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood Police Department were called to investigate a shooting Monday evening, Feb. 2. Police were called to a motel in the 200 block of Summit Parkway after 9 p.m. According to an official, a man suffered a minor gunshot wound to the head. Police said...

HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WBRC) - Allison Bonnett Road between High School Road and Cedar Lane is closed due to a wreck involving power lines. Hueytown Police say Alabama Power is on the scene and the road is expected to be closed around two hours while repairs are being made. Get news...

A prized piece of Birmingham’s culinary heritage is now available from retailers. Frank Stitt’s popular house wine, previously only available at his restaurants Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega and Chez Fon Fon, is now for sale from retailers. But demand can already be seen. Finch Fine Wines on...

Think the Birmingham area has had its pickleball fill? Guess again! Pickle & Pour in Crestwood is the latest pickleball concept to open its doors, and it comes with some clever additions, like a restaurant and bar. Here’s a look at what to expect when you visit. More ahead...