Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
Hundreds of Alabama funeralgoers mourned a Brown University sophomore killed in a recent campus attack. Friends and family members gathered at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham to
Jefferson County commissioner hosts community event before Christmas
One Jefferson County commissioner spent Monday morning giving back to the community she serves.
Family, friends remember former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) - Family, friends and former colleagues from across Alabama and the country gathered Monday to remember Christina Chambers, a beloved former WBRC sports reporter who colleagues say left a lasting impact on everyone she met. A funeral Mass was held Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Amwaste to alter garbage pickup for weeks of Christmas, New Year holidays
Amwaste will be following a modified trash pickup schedule during the weeks of Christmas (Dec. 22-27) and New Year’s Day (Dec. 29-Jan. 3). The company will operate as normal on the Monday and Tuesday before Christmas Day and New Year’s Day but will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, both of which fall on...
6 openings (+ 1 closure!) in the Birmingham area
It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new art gallery in Edgewood to a Yemeni coffeehouse coming to Green Springs, here are six businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, one local business we’ll miss.
9 Massive Flea Markets in Alabama That Reward Anyone Who Takes Their Time
Across Alabama, weekend flea markets are more than just shopping — they’re sprawling, bustling destinations where treasure hunters can spend hours discovering vintage finds, crafts, and unexpected collectibles. The sheer size makes patience a virtue, and every aisle seems to hold something worth stopping for. From...
This Birmingham leader has changed thousands of lives over 30 years
For more than three decades, AIDS Alabama has quietly but powerfully shaped the health, housing and dignity of people living with HIV across Birmingham and far beyond. As longtime CEO Kathie Hiers announces her retirement, this moment marks not just a leadership transition, but a chance to reflect on how her vision,...
Birmingham looks to avoid repeat of another city’s $14 billion controversy
After watching the uproar caused by the recent approval of a $14 billion, 18-building hyperscale data center campus on 700 acres in Bessemer, Birmingham is considering taking preventive action against a similar turn of events. The Birmingham City Council, at its most recent meeting on Dec. 16, set a public...
Helena police seek public’s help locating missing woman last seen in August
HELENA, Ala. (WBMA) — The Helena Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman who was last seen in late August. According to police, 25-year-old Ariona Ranee Jackson was last seen on August 26, 2025. Jackson is described as a Black female, standing approximately 5 feet 5 inches...
Birmingham police identify suspect arrested in connection to fatal shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect who was arrested at the scene of a fatal shooting that occurred Friday. The incident occurred in the 900 block of 14th Place Southwest. According to the BPD, 48-year-old Kevin Holloway was arrested for murder in connection to the...
