Birmingham AL

The Jefferson County Democratic Party has elected Josh Coleman as its new Chair, choosing a proven organizer and activist to lead Alabama’s most Democratic county into a new era of grassroots strength, unity, and action. Coleman has built a career at the intersection of public service, party leadership, and...

A Birmingham man who was found shot near a Central Pratt residence Friday night died.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The horrors of the Minneapolis school shooting no doubt have many parents asking questions regarding school safety. Although it can be a hard conversation to have, one company that trains Alabama schools, businesses, government offices, and churches wants everyone to have a plan in place....

The Birmingham Police Department's High Intensity Community Oriented Police Patrol Unit responded to the Tom Brown Housing Community on Thursday due to a report of a fight that involved students from Hays Middle School.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two Alabama natives will be appearing in a major dramatic feature film hitting theaters next week. Andre Holland, an actor from Bessemer known for his roles in “The Knick” and “Moonlight,” and Roy Wood Jr., a Birmingham standup comic who has appeared in “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Even as summer comes to an end, live music fans in central Alabama still have plenty of shows to look forward to in September. Here’s a list of some of the concerts to look out for in Birmingham and the surrounding area: Coca-Cola Amphitheater Legacy Arena BJCC Concert Hall Saturn Iron […]

The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham announced today the grant recipients for this year’s Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts. Seven Birmingham area nonprofits were awarded grants totaling $214,000. The fund is named after Philip Morris—a former executive editor of Southern Living magazine — and...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a theft that took place in the Chelsea area on August 11, 2025. The sheriff's office said the suspects made off with three valuable guitars: a Taylor 310CE Acoustic, a 2004 Gibson Les Paul Classic, and a 1998 Heritage H-140.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a Friday night homicide in the Pratt City community. The department said 41-year-old Robert Mitchell was found shot to death in the 900 block of 6th Lane. Mitchell was found lying in a grassy area next to a home just after 10 p.m.

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — New Orleans natives Sonya and Vik DiCarlo remember Aug. 29, 2005, like it was yesterday. “It felt different,” said Sonya. As forecast, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans and, days after, mass destruction followed. “The first day or so everybody thought New Orleans was spared...