Police searching for suspected shooter in Birmingham
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Homewood isn’t Portland. When a shooting is justified, hold agitators accountable
The failure of the city of Homewood and ALEA to handle the justified shooting of Jabari Peoples has created a total mess. When the protests turn into riots, police need to be able to do their jobs and shut them down. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from […] The post...
Birmingham’s 1st murder of 2025 still unsolved: Clues sought in beloved Domino’s driver’s death
Domino’s pizza deliveryman Derek Marcus Burpo was gunned down on the first day of 2025, yet his killer or killers remain free. The 51-year-old beloved employee, son, cousin and friend was shot to death just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, in the 400 block of Roebuck Drive on Birmingham’s east side.
Homewood public hearing held on Piggly Wiggly store
A public meeting in Homewood was held Monday evening about redevelopment plans for a neighborhood grocery store.
Free Insomnia Cookie: Only on August 26
Breaking news, hot out of the oven: Insomnia Cookies is celebrating #FreeClassicCookieDay on Tuesday, August 26, with a no-purchase-necessary free classic cookie across all Insomnia locations. This deal is in-store only, so good thing there’s an Insomnia in Birmingham! Get ready to drop this address into Maps and...
Alabama Greek Picnic Brings Service, Fun and Competition to Birmingham
The Alabama Greek Picnic (ALGP) this weekend welcomed Pan-Hellenic Council members and others to the Magic City for multiple events including a major service project, day party, family fun, stroll competition, nightlife entertainment, and worship. The events were held around the city August 21-24 and gave both Greek...
Birmingham Youth Choir to Leave for L.A. Next Week to Prepare for AGT Quarterfinals
The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir (BYYAFC) will leave for Los Angeles on Sept. 1 to prepare for the fan-voted quarterfinals on “America’s Got Talent” (AGT). On Sunday, the BYYAFC prepared for the trip with a “Raise the Praise: A Golden Sendoff” at The Heights...
Tuberville would send troops to fight ‘rampant crime’ in Birmingham, Montgomery
Both cities have seen drops in crime over the first half of 2025.
Pedestrian struck and killed by motorcycle in Trussville, two seriously injured
The following article is from our media partners at the Trussville Tribune TRUSSVILLE — An incident in the 7200 block of Gadsden Highway near Deerfoot Parkway on Saturday night left one man dead and two others with serious injuries, according to Trussville Police Lt. Clint Riner. “On Saturday, August 23 at...
Man arrested after shooting at Little Caesars restaurant in Tarrant
TARRANT, Ala. — A suspect in a shooting incident at a Little Caesars Pizza in Tarrant surrendered to police. The suspect, identified as Byron Kaleb Austin, was apprehended through video surveillance, MACC facial recognition, and witness identifications. The Tarrant Police Department said the incident happened on...
