No rollercoasters, but still big plans: Sloss director shares update on $12M master plan
There may not be a rollercoaster planned for Birmingham’s historic Sloss Furnaces (Happy April Fools!), but there are still plenty of exciting developments to look forward to. Since we first reported on Sloss Furnaces’ ambitious master plan in November, work has been happening behind the scenes to turn those...
35 April concerts in Birmingham you won’t want to miss
From jam band favorites like Widespread Panic and Goose to indie rock, country legends and local jazz nights, there’s something happening nearly every day of the month. Read on for a break down of some top concerts happening this month in Birmingham, organized by genre. Table of Contents. Rock...
Nonprofit park project in Birmingham hit by theft of $60,000 skid steer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A local nonprofit working to revitalize a park in Birmingham has hit a major setback after a piece of heavy equipment worth tens of thousands of dollars was stolen from the job site. Athletic Alabama, a nonprofit focused on restoring parks, recently began its first...
Construction could start soon at demolished Ensley building site
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Construction may start happening soon on the Ramsay McCormack building in Ensley. In response to a lawsuit from neighboring businesses, the City of Birmingham hired Ensley district developers to redevelop the building in 2019. The developer demolished the original building in 2021 and has...
Birmingham Police Report Drop in Homicides, but Data Shows Uneven Crime Trends Across City
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police say homicides are down sharply in 2026, pointing to new investigative strategies and community cooperation as key factors. But newly released data shows the decline in crime is not being felt evenly across all parts of the city. Homicides Down, Clearance Rate at...
2 Alabama restaurants listed in Michelin Guide’s Iconic Foods of the American South
The prestigious Michelin Guide has highlighted some of the most iconic foods for Southern culture, shouting out a couple of Alabama restaurants along the way. The publication selected 10 specific dishes for their list including:. Gumbo. Fried chicken. Banana pudding. Collard greens. Biscuits. Chicken and dumplings....
4 teens charged in Center Point shooting
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Four teenagers are charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Center Point last month. The shooting happened on March 21 on Polly Reed Road NE and left an 18-year-old injured. The teen was taken to UAB Hospital for treatment. On April 3, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office...
Community rallies to support family of woman killed in Brookwood Hospital murder-suicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Weeks after a deadly shooting inside Brookwood Hospital shocked the community, support continues to grow for the family of Precious Elicia J’anae Johnson, a young mother killed in what investigators say was a murder-suicide involving her husband. According to Homewood Police, officers...
Beloved Birmingham restaurant to close after 21 years
Satterfield’s Restaurant announced Friday that the establishment would soon be closing its doors after over two decades operating in Birmingham. “After 21 remarkable years, Satterfield’s will close on April 18h, as we will not be renewing our lease with our favorite landlord, Maurice Humphries with LAH,” the...
Fire-related deaths down 62% in Birmingham; department credits extensive training, smoke detectors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service says the number of fire fatalities dropped by about 62% in 2025, and first responders say that’s because of the work they’ve done training firefighters and EMTs, along with a push to install smoke detectors in every home in Birmingham.
