A free Birmingham job fair will help people seeking second chances
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will host its first ever Next Step Job and Resource Fair. The event will include job opportunities, trades, apprenticeships, certificate and educational programs, housing and reentry resources, as well as expungement workshops to aid participants...
Irondale mayor says Costco expected to open April 2028, construction to start 2026
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is learning more from Irondale city leaders about when they could expect to see work begin on the city’s new Costco location. The Irondale location will be only the sixth in Alabama, and is expected to create between 200 and 300 new jobs and generate between $6 million and $8 million per...
Jury awards $10 million to Jefferson County deputy attacked by police K9
A Jefferson County jury has awarded $10 million to Deputy Aimee Jo Brasher after she was attacked by a narcotics detection K9 during a training exercise in May 2021. The verdict, delivered on Nov. 25, 2025, found Officer David McIntosh liable for the attack by his K9, Rocco. Evidence presented...
New locally-owned fabric store opening in Birmingham
A new locally-owned fabric store is opening its doors in Birmingham this week. Located down the road from Cahaba Brewing Company, Magic City Fabric is a unique fabric and maker space where crafters can find high-quality materials, learn from others at workshops and classes and connect with a creative community.
Islamic Academy of Alabama disappointed by zoning decision, cites harmful stereotypes
The Islamic Academy of Alabama (IAA) has expressed disappointment following the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission's decision on Dec. 1 to deny a proposal to convert an office building into a school facility for the academy's relocation. While the IAA respects the zoning review process, the school voiced concerns...
Birmingham approves $885,000 in incentives to bring grocery store to food desert on city’s...
A new supermarket is planned to open next year in west Birmingham, in a shopping mall where Food World and Save A Lot markets previously closed. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to approve incentives to bring in Carver Jones Market, which opened July 31, 2024 to great fanfare in Fairfield and closed down...
Alabama Zoning Commission Rejects Plan for Muslim School After Massive Town Outcry
A town in Alabama tanked plans to build a Muslim school in their area, with the zoning commission citing traffic concerns and some locals pointing to the “cultural takeover” of Muslims in Dearborn, Michigan and the United Kingdom (UK). Residents of Hoover in suburban Birmingham “showed up in...
Central Alabama Water CEO Names Interim Leaders
Central Alabama Water’s new chief executive introduced five interim leaders to the utility’s board of directors Monday. CEO Jeffrey Thompson placed all the utility’s senior managers on paid administrative leave Nov. 20, the day he was hired. He has elevated current employees to the leadership roles at least...
Water back on at Hoover aprtment complex, but residents say problems are ongoing
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents living in the Park at Hoover Apartments finally have water restored, for now. Some families say this is not the first time this has happened. Residents at the apartment complex recently spent almost a whole week with no running water because of what management says is an unexpected leak.
Auburn’s Harbert College of Business announces new director for state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham
Today, Auburn University announced that Greg Gagliano has been hired as the new Director of Birmingham Operations for Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the Birmingham area, Mr. Gagliano is uniquely positioned to lead the Harbert College of Business’...

















