Birmingham AL

Planning is well underway at the American Village in Montevallo and across the state for 250th celebration of the U.S.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) –120 volunteers gave up a part of their holiday on Thursday to make sure homebound seniors in the greater Birmingham metro region had a warm Christmas dinner dropped off at their door. Volunteers served up more than 300 Christmas meals. Most were packaged in carry-out containers and delivered...

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered Monday morning to say goodbye to former WAKA sports reporter Christina Chambers. The funeral for 38-year-old Christina Chambers was held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman. Hoover police say Chambers and her husband, 41-year-old Johnny Rimes, Jr., were found last...

Center Point, Ala-Christmas Eve brought an early dose of holiday cheer to families in Center Point, Alabama as local leaders and firefighters delivered gifts to children at apartment complexes across the city. Center Point city council member Jasmaine Deloach and fire chief Brandon Dahlen spearheaded this initiative....

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Trussville will begin accepting applications for several key positions in January, including police chief, firefighter and school resource officer. The city announced openings for public safety roles and other municipal positions that will become available in January 2026. The...

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to revisit some of the stories that resonated most across Mountain Brook. These aren’t just top clicks or biggest headlines — they’re pieces that captured something real about the people, places and moments that defined the year.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man who was shot and killed Monday night was identified Wednesday. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 3400 block of Boise Avenue at about 11:45 p.m. and found D’Andre Sowell Jr., 21, of Calera, dead from gunshot wounds on the front porch of a home. Birmingham police are […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Birmingham Police report a decrease in violent crimes, they say property thefts are up more than 10%. Although Christmas is now over, that does not mean the threat of burglaries subsides. Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama says the way homeowners dispose of Christmas gift boxes...

Strategic Push into a Thriving Market (Image Credits: Pixabay) Birmingham, Alabama – A beloved ice cream chain announced plans to deepen its roots in the region, signaling fresh opportunities for local entrepreneurs and dessert lovers alike. Strategic Push into a Thriving Market The announcement came as Cold Stone...

Brick & Tin has opened its first location outside of the Birmingham metro area in Huntsville. The new restaurant is located in the former Lewter Hardware store at 222 Washington St. NE, Suite 100. New Brick & Tin serves 116 customers + same menu. Brick & Tin owner Mauricio Papapietro...