Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel responded to an apartment fire Friday afternoon in the 3300 block of Altamont Road. BFRS reported at around 3:30 p.m. that the fire was under control. According to BFRS, no injuries were reported in the fire. Five apartment units were impacted, with three...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With Christmas morning now in the rearview mirror, many shoppers are taking a closer look at what’s left under the tree, and realizing a return trip to the store may be next. The Birmingham Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers not to delay when...

Looking for the most outrageously delicious burgers hiding in Alabama’s down-home restaurants?. These 8 local treasures serve up burger masterpieces that will make your taste buds dance with joy!. 1. Hamburger Heaven (Birmingham) When a restaurant calls itself “Heaven,” it’s making quite a bold promise. And...

It might still be one of the country’s best-kept secrets, but Birmingham’s food scene is anything but underrated to those of us who live here. A recent list from national food publication Mashed named Birmingham one of the 12 most underrated food cities in the U.S.—spotlighting places that may not always top travel...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Interstate 59 NB has reopened after being closed at Lloyd Nolan Parkway as crews worked to clean up a multi-vehicle wreck. The closure impacted drivers traveling into Birmingham from Bessemer. Two separate traffic accidents occurred just before 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, according to the...

Fog advisories are in effect, and it’s looking pretty tricky out there. Let’s talk about how to navigate these murky conditions safely.

A Quinton man killed in an overnight crash was identified Monday morning.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Christmas afternoon. According to the BPD, the shooting occurred at around 1:56 p.m. in the 2500 block of Avenue S in Ensley. The victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening. No further details are known at this time....

Last year, we told you about Homewood High School Patriot Marching Band being invited to march in the “Grandaddy of Them All®” — The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Well, the day is almost here! The Homewood Patriot Band is gearing up to perform...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Fairfield is cracking down on its trash ordinance after making three arrests in an illegal dumping case as part of an effort to keep the city clean. Mayor Herman Carnes said the citizens of Fairfield want to see their streets clean. “When I...