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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The FBI says traffickers often use manipulation and violence to keep victims silent, and non-English speakers are being increasingly targeted. In Jefferson County, a new program is helping bridge the gap between victims and emergency services. The Child Trafficking Solutions Project is...

Whether it's the lights twinkling down every street, the hustle and bustle of people shopping from store to store, or that beautifully decorated tree that's up every December, Christmas brings a level of joy and excitement to every city across the country.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three families became homeowners in the Roebuck YMCA neighborhood with help from the Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, moving into their new properties just in time for Christmas. One of the new homeowners expressed gratitude after completing the lengthy process to secure housing,...

BhamBoulders gym announced it will close on Dec. 31 after its building was sold. The Homewood gym opened nine years ago, the owners said in a post on Instagram. They explained that ending the business was not an easy decision. “Over the past several months, we have worked to find...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday, Dec. 18 in Birmingham. According to the Birmingham Police Department, West Precinct officers were dispatched to a person shot call at around 1:20 a.m. Thursday near Ensley Avenue at Pike Road. Officers found the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Sally Wicker McKay and her mother Amy Wicker spent a part of their summer in England baking up the Christmas spirit. The mother-daughter duo from Birmingham finished in second place on “Baked with Love: Holidays,” something they had to keep a secret until the show aired on Hallmark.

From Alabama boardrooms to businesses of all kinds everywhere, year’s end is a time for closing the books and considering what’s worked and what’s not. For almost every one of them, that includes technology systems. Throughout the Southeast, many business owners and IT directors turn to the...

Jefferson County on Thursday voted unanimously to invest $3.5 million in KultureCity’s plan to create the National Accessibility Park at the former Powell Avenue Steam Plant building on Birmingham’s Southside. KultureCity is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Vestavia Hills, and the world leader in sensory...

Craving a night that feels special from the first greeting to the last bite? Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in Birmingham delivers that perfect blend of polished service, unforgettable flavors, and a buzzworthy atmosphere. Tucked at 4 Perimeter Park S, this stylish spot earns its 4.6 stars for a reason, and you can feel...

After nearly seven months of closures that split the City of Clay in half, Old Springville Road in Jefferson County was set to reopen to traffic Saturday evening under temporary traffic control, restoring a critical connection for residents and businesses impacted by the long-delayed project. The roadway was...