New “Safe Houses of Birmingham” program offers housing to residents in need
Several Birmingham-based organizations have teamed up to establish Safe Houses of Birmingham, a new program that offers affordable long-term + free short-term housing to...
Birmingham officer shoots suspect who ran from interstate into neighborhood, fired gun at police
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Video above: Listen to Birmingham police give update. A suspect was shot and injured by a Birmingham police officer following an...
One person injured in officer-involved shooting in east Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting ineast Birmingham Wednesday afternoon. The Birmingham Police Department said the incident started...
Hoover brothers accused of making over $1 million selling stolen goods plead guilty
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Two Hoover brothers accused of making over $1 million selling stolen goods online have pleaded...
Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority hosting job fair
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority has announced a job fair that will seek to...
City of Birmingham announces $2 million grant to continue work with drug court
The City of Birmingham held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to announce a new program expanding drug court aimed at cutting down on crime....
Grammy winning rapper and producer set to perform at UAB
Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer Lil' Jon will be in Birmingham on Saturday for UAB's 2024 Welcome Back Concert. The event will take place...
High school students, you can win a $20,000 scholarship-apply now
For over a century, The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED have played crucial roles in the growth of Birmingham. But, their contributions...
Rick Burgess to start new solo radio show following end of ‘Rick & Bubba’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Rick Burgess, one half of the popular “Rick & Bubba” radio show, will remain on...
Mississippi on the Menu: FOOD+Culture Welcomes a ‘Top Chef’ Favorite to Birmingham
The Baker is coming to Birmingham, and he's bringing some Mississippi flavor with him. The Magnolia State's Nick Wallace is one of the culinary...