Birmingham AL

A former church security guard who was captured when he fell through the ceiling during a police standoff in Hoover has pleaded guilty to second-degree rape. Thomas Raburn “Tommy” Farris, 45, of Leeds, was initially charged with first-degree rape in the forcible rape of a juvenile girl that happened in a...

A note from the author: On February 2, 2026, my little sister, Jayce Holloway-Maxwell, passed away unexpectedly. Never in a million years did I imagine she would not be here to read her love story, written by her big sister. In hindsight, I am incredibly grateful that I was able to immortalize the story of Jayce and...

Atlanta-based Collected Vintage has hosted a “Vintage and Coffee” pop-up series across Birmingham for the past few months, and now, they’re officially opening a storefront!. While the exact address hasn’t been revealed, we did a little digging (you’re welcome) and found its soon-to-be home. Collected...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police are investigating a homicide in the 300 block of Iota Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The Jefferson County Coroner says 45-year-old Derrick Antonio Blackmon died at the scene. The police department said officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification and found Blackmon down with...

A popular Louisiana-based chicken franchise has moved into one of U.S. 280’s most recognizable restaurant sites, bringing big crowds, new jobs and a fresh chapter to a beloved address. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers held a ribbon cutting on March 9, followed by a grand opening on March 10, at...

A 22-year-old man killed in Bessemer was shot when a relative pulled a gun out of his waistband and it discharged, according to newly released court records. The shooting happened at 11:18 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of 30th Street South. Carloss “CJ” Sumpter Jr., found unresponsive in front...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — Crews are continuing to work to fully contain a wildfire in Shelby County that has burned about 2,500 acres, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission. The fire is now about 90% contained. No structures or personal property have been damaged. Officials said smoke was a...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a spending plan of $31.8 million that Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed to fund infrastructure upgrades and expand support for early learning and child care. The money will come from surplus funds in the city’s 2024 budget. Woodfin and...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The case against a former Jefferson County deputy who is accused of crashing her patrol car while intoxicated has been sent to a grand jury. A CBS 42 investigation showed video of the moment former Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Shamonte Lanfair ran a red light and crashed into a car...

Hundreds gathered in Trussville to remember the life of Maj. John "Alex" Klinner on Monday. He was one of the six service members killed in the line of duty in Iraq earlier in March.