Nearly 100 cats found in shed. Alabama rescue calls for support
Hoover’s Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue has asked for the public’s help with dozens of cats and kittens rescued from an emergency hoarding situation late last week. The group found 91 cats over the weekend and one that was rescued gave birth to a litter on Friday, according to its Facebook page.
State Rep. Arnold Mooney removed from caucus meeting over alleged recording
MONTGOMERY – Tensions have risen in the Alabama House after state Rep. Arnold Mooney was removed from a closed-door caucus meeting on Wednesday, April 1 in Montgomery. The removal came after Mooney was allegedly caught using his phone to record the closed-door meeting, one which was centered around the future of...
South Hampton K-8 students compete for Samsung innovation prize
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Some Birmingham students have made it to the top 10 national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Innovators competition. For the second straight year, eight graders from South Hampton K-8 School have advanced to this stage, displaying their knack for innovation. They are the only...
Birmingham bar offers free beer for trash pickup volunteers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham bar hosted its first weekly community cleanup event, offering volunteers free beer in exchange for picking up trash. Dave’s Pub in the Five Points neighborhood launched “Trash Talkers” on Saturday. Volunteers who collect trash in the area can trade in their bags for a free beer.
Nearly 100 cats need homes after urgent hoarding situation in Alabaster
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - An emergency hoarding situation has left nearly 100 cats without a home in Alabaster, and local rescues are working together to find them all a place to go by Sunday night. Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue has found 91 cats as of Saturday. One that was...
Which Alabama City Ranks No. 1 Best Easter Celebration In USA
Looks like Birmingham is hopping into the Easter spotlight this year! Who would have thought it would take the crown?
Business as usual for Central Alabama Water after judge denies request to freeze changes...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Central Alabama Water can carry on with business as usual after a federal judge denied a request to freeze the changes the board have made at the utility during the last 11 months. The lawsuit was brought by former Birmingham Water Works Board employees William Muhammad...
Dave Morrette named new Trussville chief of police
Trussville Mayor Ben Short announced the selection of Dave Morrette as the next chief of police for the city of Trussville on March 2. The position attracted significant interest from across the region, with 45 highly qualified candidates applying from both internal and external pools. The multi-phase selection...
Inside Century Plaza: Birmingham’s Mall That Had Everything, Then Lost It All
In 1975, thousands of balloons hung from the ceiling of a new shopping mall on Birmingham's east side. Some balloons had cash inside. People could grab one, pop it, and possibly get money. This opening stunt showed what Century Plaza was meant to be. It was not just a place...
J. Mason Davis, Pioneering Civil Rights Attorney and Civic Leader, Dies
J. Mason Davis, a trailblazing attorney whose legal work helped dismantle segregation in Alabama and whose leadership shaped generations of lawyers and community advocates, has died. He was 90. Davis was widely respected for both his courtroom achievements and his enduring commitment to service. Mason Davis, Jr. was...

















