Mayor Randall Woodfin says third term will focus on rebuilding Birmingham
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said his administration will focus on rebuilding the city.
12 dangerous towns that aren’t worth the cheap rent
As Americans flee pricey cities in search of affordable homes, many are discovering that low-cost living can come with a steep price in personal safety. The dream of a white picket fence and a low mortgage payment can be powerfully alluring, especially when city life starts to wear you down. You may have scrolled...
City provides resources to help homelessness—learn more on Dec. 1 at Regions Field free...
The City of Birmingham is increasing its efforts and funding to help combat homelessness in Birmingham. In addition to recent financial investments, including $1.5 million toward strengthening services, shelters and aid, they’re opening the floor for conversations with community partners and the community itself. On...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in Bessemer, AL
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to bessemer..
Regions Bank’s brightest tradition – and the man behind it
The day after Thanksgiving marks a moment of pure Birmingham magic. Families bundle up, food trucks line 5th Avenue North, and the city gathers at the base of the Regions Center as twilight settles in. This Friday, November 28, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a switch will be flipped — and suddenly, downtown is glowing...
Jimmie Hale Mission prepares for its biggest day of service
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The Jimmie Hale Mission says Thanksgiving Day is its biggest service day of the year, and that level of service takes a lot of preparation. Thursday, many people will be sitting down to their tables to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with friends and family but for some people, the holiday is […]
‘Everybody needs fellowship’: Salvation Army hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Salvation Army's annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon at the Center of Hope welcomed shelter residents and the wider Birmingham community. Nearly 50 volunteers worked together to ensure no one spent the holiday hungry or alone. "Every year it gets better and bigger with more volunteers,"...
Pothole Patrol: Pothole danger in Bessemer- and a big win in McCalla
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — POTHOLE DANGER IN BESSEMER. A mother says two large potholes at the entrance of her daughter’s Bessemer apartment complex are putting families at risk. Pothole Patrol visited Oak Ridge Apartments off Artesian Springs Road, where drivers hit a deep drop as soon as they...
Community Call to Action: Securing Shelter for an Elderly Homeless Woman and Her Dog
An 83-year-old woman named Mrs Sandy, who has been living on the streets with her dog for the past few weeks, is in desperate need of immediate housing. Despite numerous attempts to secure her a place in local shelters, she has been turned away due to capacity issues and her refusal to give up her dog, who serves as...
‘It’s help to deter crime’: Alabaster Police placing undercover officers, more personnel at shopping...
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Police are now ramping up their presence at shopping centers across Central Alabama to keep families safe for Black Friday. “This is just to help everyone feel safe,” said Detective Andrew Rowan with the Alabaster Police Department. He said undercover officers - police men and...

















