Birmingham man charged with murder in shooting of woman
A Birmingham man is charged with murder in connection to a shooting death of a woman that occurred Saturday night.
5 people without a home after fire Tuesday morning
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A fire destroyed a home in Birmingham Tuesday morning. It happened around 8:37 a.m. on Ethel Avenue SW. The one person in the home at the time of the fire was able to get out safely. A total of five people live in the home. No...
Opening date set for new Raising Cane’s on Hwy. 280
The opening date for the first Raising Cane’s restaurant in Birmingham is set. The chicken joint with a cult-like following is gearing up for a March 10 opening, according to the Shelby County Reporter. Since Summer 2025, local residents along Highway 280 have been anxiously watching the construction of...
This famous 122-year-old iron statue has its elevator working again for visitors tired of...
Last year, if you wanted to look out over Birmingham from its most famous overlook, the Vulcan statue observation tower at Vulcan Park, you had to be ready to climb the stairs. The elevator was out of order through most of the year, but was repaired at the end of...
Church Security Guard Accused of Raping Child in Playhouse Arrested in Hoover
The multi-agency law enforcement operation that shut down a stretch of U.S. Highway 31 in Hoover on Monday was tied to the search for a man accused of first-degree rape in Tuscaloosa County, authorities said. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit confirmed the suspect as Thomas Raburn Farris of Leeds, who...
23-year-old woman killed in Birmingham shooting
The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old woman dead Saturday night.
Alabama’s favorite restaurants are closing — here are the biggest losses
Across Alabama, a growing number of restaurants — including longtime local favorites and national chains — have closed their doors in recent months. From Birmingham to Tuscaloosa and coastal communities,…
7 new openings + 2 closures in the Birmingham area
It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new meat-and-three near the airport to an outdoor retailer coming soon to The Summit, here are seven businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, two businesses that are saying farewell.
Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Felony Suspect in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A wanted felony suspect was taken into custody Monday following a multi-agency law enforcement operation in Hoover, according to the Hoover Police Department. On January 26, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Apprehension Task Force requested assistance from Hoover Police in...
El Barrio once again named best Mexican restaurant in Alabama
A Birmingham favorite is getting its applause after being featured as Alabama’s top Mexican restaurant in another national list. El Barrio was selected by Tasting Table, a digital food and drink publication, as Alabama’s best. “[El Barrio is] upfront about serving dishes that are inspired by the various...
