O&P Clinic Opens in Alabama
McNeill Prosthetics Lab, Birmingham, Alabama, opened in February. Josh McNeill, CP, and Tess McNeill, CPO, are owners of the new 2,000-square-foot facility. The couple have a combined 32 years of O&P experience—Tess with 12 years and Josh with 20 years. The clinic provides and upper- and lower-limb prosthetic care,...
New discovery at UAB could point to root cause behind preeclampsia
There has been a medical breakthrough at UAB. A new study has discovered a possible root cause to preeclampsia.
Prismm CEO Martha Underwood Honored on MAX Transit “Women Who Move Birmingham” Tribute Bus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 12, 2026-- Prismm , a digital vault solution that helps families and financial institutions securely manage and transfer assets during times of loss or incapacity, announced that CEO Martha Underwood has been recognized as one of the featured leaders on the 2026 “Women Who Move...
Birmingham water utility report shows more than half of water in its system is...
Executives at Birmingham’s regional water utility say they inherited a system fraught with financial and operational problems, including leaks that waste half the water treated. Central Alabama Water late Wednesday publicly released a report that paints a grim view of the period when the utility was known as the...
Crews working to repair Fairfield High School traffic signals damaged in storm
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Crews are working to make repairs after recent storm damage “fried” traffic signal equipment near Fairfield High School, an already busy spot for school traffic. Jefferson County reports two signals are down along Valley Road at Court F and Avenue F. They say storms...
Restaurants Are Courting Solo Diners With Perks Like Free Champagne and Custom Puzzles
Solo dining is more popular than ever, especially among Gen Z. Here's how restaurants are adapting.
After years of failed plans, long vacant Birmingham-area mall is finally being demolished
The demolition of Brookwood Village will begin March 16, according to its owners. The 52-year-old structure, which saw its last tenant depart two years ago, will be torn down in part to make way for redevelopment. A representative of Fairway Investments, the mall’s co-owner, said tearing down of interior areas...
Overturned Trailer Slows Traffic on I-65 Southbound in Vestavia Area
An overturned trailer caused traffic disruptions late Tuesday night along southbound Interstate 65 near the Hoover and Vestavia Hills line. Authorities reported the crash occurred on I-65 Southbound at mile marker 252.5, just before Exit 252 for U.S. 31 / Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. The incident involved a...
Edolyn’s Pies finds its sweet spot in Birmingham’s South Side
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Right in front of Glen Iris School in Birmingham is a new brick-and-mortar store for a 10-year-old company that is as sweet as pecan pie. Edolyn’s Pies comes from a lineage of love that includes a family recipe perfected and passed down three generations. Marquon...
Rocky Ridge Fire Dept. responds to overturned dump truck on Interstate 459 North
Rocky Ridge Fire District Units are on site at Interstate 459 North responding to an overturned dump truck. The truck overturned just north of Acton Road. Drivers are advised to use caution when driving in that direction.
