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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As demolition crews are days away from tearing down Brookwood Village in Homewood, we at CBS 42 wanted to look back on memories of the longtime mall before it’s gone. The mall, which was first built in 1974, was home to many different businesses...

A Shelby County grand jury has indicted a Calera man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Montevallo in October 2025. Devven Darnell Johnson, 31, is charged with murder in the death of Cedric Jacquese Carter, 26, of Ensley. He also faces a charge of certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm.

Americans are among the most overweight people in the world, with 42% of U.S. adults considered obese . The extra pounds cost roughly $190.2 billion a year in medical care and $4.3 billion in lost productivity. WalletHub studied 100 of the largest U.S. cities, ranking them on 19 weight-related factors, including...

Every great meal deserves an equally great setting, and some restaurants take that idea to a whole new level. Across the United States, you can find dining rooms that are works of art in themselves, from glittering chandeliers to breathtaking mountain views. Whether you are planning a special celebration or...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham city leaders say neglected and abandoned properties across the city are costing taxpayers millions each year—and they’re now pushing for a new law to hold property owners accountable. From boarded-up homes to overgrown vacant lots, blight remains a persistent issue across...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The beloved country music legend Willie Nelson is gearing up for a special performance in Birmingham, Alabama at the iconic Avondale Brewing Company venue. The upcoming show is just one of a handful of shows...

Straight Mountain Foods, a food truck and catering business, just signed a lease for a new restaurant space in Trussville, further expanding its operations. The restaurant, “Redemption,” will diverge from the menu of the food truck, which mostly serves Southern fusion food, to offer more of a traditional...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Jefferson County jury has indicted a man in connection to a fatal shooting that took place in December 2024. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, Leeds Police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Morgan Drive in Trussville. Though the address was in Trussville, Leeds Police say the...

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WBRC) - A jury was charged Tuesday, March 17, and will soon begin deliberating on a verdict in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of kidnapping and killing Homewood native Aniah Blanchard in 2019. Yazeed faces two counts of capital murder in connection with...

Saks Fifth Avenue plans to close its Birmingham store at The Summit at the end of April. The retailer’s parent company, Saks Global Enterprises, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring in January and said the closures are part of a broader evaluation of its store footprint. The Birmingham location, at 129...