Popular Birmingham bar closing to move to new downtown development
A beloved Birmingham pub and cocktail bar is closing down its historic location and moving downtown. In a post to Facebook Tuesday Carrigan’s Public House announced that its current Morris Avenue location, which has been in operation for 12 years, will close on Sept. 6. “We are excited for...
Birmingham man arrested after Fifth Avenue North homicide
A 20-year-old Birmingham man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred earlier in August.
Birmingham City Schools announces new guidelines for sporting events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham City Schools announced new guidelines for attendance at sporting events to help create a “safe and enjoyable environment.” The guidelines include the following: “Safety is a priority in Birmingham City Schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan. “In recent months we’ve...
Alabama inmate dies at William Donaldson Correctional Facility
An inmate at William Donaldson Correctional Facility was found dead Tuesday afternoon.
2025 Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival Energizes Downtown Birmingham
The 22nd Annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival lit up the historic Fourth Avenue Business District on Saturday with a lively celebration of music, culture and community. From 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. the downtown corridor between 16th and 18th Streets brimmed with the sounds of jazz and lively entertainment.
Man on bail accused of threatening witness, judge revokes bond
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Jefferson County judge has agreed to revoke bond for a man accused of threatening a witness, according to court records. Willie Edward McBride was out on bail for assault and firearm charges when Birmingham Police said he threatened a man expected to testify in a preliminary hearing or...
Here are the results of Tuesday’s elections in Birmingham
Winners must receive a majority of the vote. In races where no candidate has a majority, the top two vote-getters will go to a runoff on October 7. Below are unofficial results. Birmingham Mayor. Kamau Afrika <1%. Juandalynn Givan 4%. Marilyn James-Johnson <1%. Jerimy Littlepage <1%. Brian K. Rice 2%
Man serving life sentence for Madison County murder dies in prison
BESSEMER, Ala. (WAFF) - A man serving a life sentence for a Madison County murder died in prison on Tuesday. Randy Matkins, 68, died at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer. Authorities said Matkins was found unresponsive by medical staff in the prison infirmary, where he was being treated...
Three Birmingham School Board Members Reelected, Three Races to Be Decided in Runoffs
Incumbents Sherman Collins Jr., Derek Billups and Leticia W. Harvill are headed back to the Birmingham City Board of Education after being reelected Tuesday night, but it appears runoffs will be needed to settle the winners in three of the seats. Candidates in Districts 2, 8 and 9 did not...
Birmingham City Councilman who had DUI in city car faces runoff
An incumbent Birmingham City Council member who last year was arrested for driving under the influence will face a runoff on Oct. 7. Council member J.T. Moore of District 4 was arrested for DUI last year when police found him sleeping in a city-owned Chevrolet Tahoe pulled off on the shoulder of Interstate 65 in...