Car drove straight through this Birmingham health food store: ‘We aren’t going anywhere’
A Birmingham health food store says they are operating business as usual despite a car running through their storefront on Sunday. Bama Health Foods took to Instagram, showing the shattered storefront, a car lodged into a wall, broken glass and loose bricks. The women owned and operated store, located at 1923 Bessemer Rd. in Birmingham sells supplements, herbs and health foods.
Birmingham Police investigate Smithfield parking lot murder
The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) has begun their 13th murder investigation of 2026 after a shooting on Saturday, April 17. The victim, who won't be identified until their next of kin is notified, was found unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound. BPD were responding to reports of shots fired when they found the victim in a parking lot in the 100 block...
2 people shot, 1 seriously injured at Birmingham business Sunday morning
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a shooting at a business that left two people injured, one seriously, early Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of 29th Street South shortly after 3 a.m. on reports of a person shot. Police found an unidentified gunshot victim...
View from the Top: Alabama cities should follow the lead of this South Carolina...
View from the Topis an opinion column exploring all things Huntsville. It is coordinated by Doug Martinson. I recently went to a wedding in Greenville, SC, which is a very well planned and beautiful city and one that Huntsville leaders went to years ago to get ideas of how to make Huntsville a better place.
Lawson State Hosts NC3 Signing Day Honoring Local Students Committing to Career Pathways
BIRMINGHAM — Lawson State Community College celebrated dozens of local students during its NC3 Signing Day on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m., as area high school seniors signed letters of intent to pursue career technical programs. Students were joined by family members, guidance counselors, and school representatives for...
Alabama Weekend Weather Update as Showers Move Through Tonight Lightning Possible at Tuscaloosa Birmingham...
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A band of showers and thunderstorms is moving into northwest Alabama this Saturday evening, and while no severe weather is expected, the timing is creating a specific concern for thousands of people attending major concerts tonight in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville — lightning delays are very possible as the storm band pushes through the region after 4 PM.
These Are the 7 Worst Southern Cities for Retirement
The South is often praised for its warm weather, southern hospitality, and laid-back lifestyle, making it a popular choice for retirees looking to enjoy their...
Birmingham residents rally against proposed AI factory
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dozens of Birmingham residents rallied against a proposed AI factory off Lakeshore Parkway Saturday, gathering to protest a project they say threatens their quality of life. Neighbors from Oxmoor Valley, Grasselli Heights, and Ross Bridge lined the road with signs, voicing opposition to the development planned...
Person dies after medical emergency at Moody restaurant
MOODY, Ala. (WBMA) — A person has died after a medical emergency at a restaurant in Moody, according to fire officials. Moody Fire Department confirms crews responded to 2511 Moody Parkway, the address of Jack’s Family Restaurant, for a cardiac arrest. Officials say responders attempted lifesaving measures, but...
Fight in parking lot of Birmingham gas station ends with barrage of fatal gunfire
A barrage of gunfire in the parking lot of a Birmingham store late Saturday left one person dead. North Precinct officers were dispatched just before midnight to 911 calls of shots fired in the 10 block of Third Avenue North. Shot Spotter, the city’s gunfire detection system, also alerted police to at least a dozen rounds fired in that area.

















