Birmingham AL

Two suspects have been indicted the in the killing of a Birmingham 22-year-old during a robbery. A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Kathrine Rashun Brown, 26, and Jeremy Dewayne Thomas, 19, on capital murder in the shooting death of Xavier “Zay” Colvert, a mechanical engineering student found slain in his pickup...

ALABAMA — After a chilly start to the week, a dramatic warm-up is expected to push temperatures close to 70 degrees by Thursday, setting the stage for a round of heavy rain and gusty storms across much of the state. Forecast models show a strong cold front sweeping into...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A high-end retailer has closed the book on its time in Birmingham, laying off 10 employees along the way. Louis Vuitton, which has a store located in Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit, has announced that it will be closing. In a WARN list notice published Monday, the store announced that […]

The Pinson City Council approved a sewer easement with the Bridges at Hastings project that is developing housing for the elderly on Highway 75.

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. Today’s columnist is David Sher. I couldn’t believe my eyes or ears. It was like a scene from a science fiction movie. I was at Railroad Park that day in 2012 when...

Leeds, AL – The Alabama Boat Show and Expo presented by AmFirst will return to Leeds later this month with a new venue and expanded offerings for attendees. The 2026 exhibition is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 27–March 1, and will take place at the Shops of Grand River. Organizers note that both...

A Northport woman and a Bessmer man were both killed in a two-vehicle crash in Fayette County Friday afternoon, Alabama State Troopers confirmed Saturday.

Hassan Gooden takes one bite of his three-layer seafood lasagna and jumps up and down like he’s struck gold. In a way, he has. As the executive chef of Velvet & Vine BHM, a new restaurant slated to open in downtown Birmingham in March, he’s been testing recipes to get them just right before opening day.

A Homewood breakfast restaurant has closed after six years. Maple Street Biscuit Co., on 18th Street South, is no longer listed on the chain’s website. It has restaurants in Madison, Mobile and Daphne. The restaurant sold signature biscuits, waffles, bowls, breakfast tacos, and other items. The chain, which is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman died at UAB Hospital Saturday night after being struck while walking along a road in Bessemer. Tangela Tenise Bennett, 42, of Bessemer, was one of two women walking in the 1600 block of 9th Avenue North when she was hit by a passing vehicle.