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An Alabama construction company is facing hefty federal fines following a trench collapse in Jefferson County. Investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that CB&A Construction, founded in Birmingham in 1997, had workers remove and install drainpipes for...

A 16-year-old has died following a shooting in Bessemer, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The victim was identified as Korderrian De’Vante Sims, Jr., 16, of Bessemer. The coroner said Sims sustained gunshot wound injuries during a reported assault in the 700 block of 28th Terrace South.

A Jefferson County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping and rape investigation in the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County. Court records show a warrant of arrest was issued on January 28, 2026, charging Zain Anis Karmali with second-degree kidnapping, a felony under Alabama law....

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Warming stations are available in Birmingham Sunday evening for those in need of a warm place to stay overnight. Men, women and children in need of shelter can go to the Jimmie Hale Mission at 3420 2nd Ave. North. A second shelter, just for women and children, will be provided at […]

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. Today’s guest columnist is Austin Senseman. AI is going to be disruptive. Be prepared for the disorder and churn. No one really knows what’s going to happen. But out of chaos comes...

Oak Mountain High School students were recently recognized for their artistic accomplishments at two countywide art events. At the Shelby County Art Show, the following students had artwork selected for exhibition: Morgan Brown, Anna Burgess, Ruthie Reed, Alana Raudenbush, Roman Manfredi, Scarlett Kincaid, Darah...

Late Thursday, it was reported that former Notre Dame head coach and ESPN analyst was going to enter hospice care. His son Skip, the former Birmingham Stallions head coach shared an update on social media Saturday. “Appreciate everyone’s text and prayers,” Skip Holtz said. “Dad is 89 and he is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham attorney Greg Yaghmai, who’s attempting his second “777 World Marathon Challenge,” has just completed his first of seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. His first marathon was in Antarctica, where he said it’s 15 degrees and windy. The 53-year-old is taking part in...

Here’s the scoop: If you crave ice cream the way we do, you’ll be pleased to know that Cold Stone Creamery is planning on opening three to six stores in the Birmingham metro area within the next three years. Right now, there is only one location in Trussville, with only three other franchise locations scattered...

All lanes on I-22 westbound past Exit 91 are still closed as emergency officials continue to work on the 18 wheeler crash in the area. The accident occurred at around 3 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 1, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) estimated that the lanes...