Birmingham AL

Two Alabama cities are preparing to take significant action on data center development this week, reflecting a growing debate among local governments over how — or whether — the rapidly expanding industry should fit into their communities. Homewood City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposed ordinance related...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police are asking for the public’s help locating an 87-year-old woman who was reported missing. The Birmingham Police Department said Ruth Love P. Forman was last known to be in the 3000 block of Wenonah Circle SW in Birmingham. Police described Forman as...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A judge has granted the state’s request to consolidate two murder cases against a man accused of killing more than 10 people across Birmingham. Damien McDaniel is accused in a string of homicides, including two mass shootings, with Birmingham Police at one point investigating his alleged killi

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a juvenile was shot on Monday, June 22. According to the sheriff’s office, the shooting happened Monday morning in the 1000 block of Chalkville School Road. The juvenile was taken to the hospital and the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — An arrest was made over the weekend in connection with a mass shooting that left two people dead and five others injured in Birmingham's Sandusky neighborhood earlier this month. According to court records, 25-year-old Jaylon Deshaun Hicks, of Fultondale, was charged Thursday, June 18 with...

The KFC located at 1800 20th Street Ensley has closed its doors for good. The permanent closure of this location leaves the Ensley neighborhood with one less national fast food chain, highlighting ongoing conversations about economic investment and food accessibility in the area. KFC Birmingham AL closure details. The

A two-car crash on Highway 280 near Grandview Parkway left one person ejected from a vehicle, according to investigators. The crash happened on Highway 280 near Grandview Parkway on the hospital side of the roadway, heading toward Shelby County. Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the crash. One of...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Summer heat could be quietly destroying prescription medications without any visible warning signs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a car can heat up nearly 20 degrees in just the first 10 minutes, even with the windows open. Most prescription medications need to..

The new 400-acre West Rock Mountain Preserve in Hueytown is now open to the public. The community held an official ribbon-cutting on Saturday, May 20th. Located at 250 Dee Hendrix Road, the new nature preserve includes places to enjoy nature and 6.7 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails. West...

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated contemporary artists is bringing his innovative visual art, music, and theatrical performances to Birmingham. Prince Tunde Odunlade, who is internationally known for his batik textiles, fiber art, woodcut prints, music, spoken word and cultural advocacy, will be performing at East Villa