Shelby County data center campus signs $1B deal with AI company
A California-based artificial intelligence company will lease space at a data center campus under construction in Shelby County in a $1.1 billion deal announced in early May. DigiPower X Inc., a publicly traded data center infrastructure company based in Miami, recently entered an agreement with Cerebras Systems for a
Judge dismisses data center lawsuit against Birmingham zoning board
A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Birmingham’s zoning board filed by the AI cloud company planning to build a multibillion-dollar data center. Nebius Inc. requested the dismissal, which was granted by Judge Shera Grant on Thursday afternoon, per court records. It’s unclear why Nebiu
Birmingham’s free finds: 7 places to trade, take + leave something behind
Looking for a free way to explore Birmingham? There are neighborhood libraries, art swaps, comic exchanges, trinket chests and more that offer small surprises and a sense of community along the way. From card swaps, art installations and trade boxes, here’s a list of seven spots where you can discover...
Oxmoor Valley residents expand lawsuit over Nebius AI factory, target $90M Milan Parkway land...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Oxmoor Valley neighbors who first sued to stop construction of a massive Nebius AI data center are now expanding their case, accusing a web of companies of flipping the Milan Parkway site through multiple transactions in about 24 hours to inflate the project’s land cost on paper.
Last Call Baking Co. named best bakery in Alabama
Last Call Baking Co., known for its handcrafted pastries, rotating flavors, and lines out the door just earned a sweet new title: Best bakery in Alabama. As part of its series highlighting the best bakery in every state, Tasting Table named Last Call Baking Co. the best bakery in Alabama. But, the downtown staple has l
Central Alabama Water reviews rate options as customers voice concerns over water bills
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Central Alabama Water officials spent Friday reviewing how customers are charged for water service while some residents expressed frustration over bills they say are difficult to predict and afford. The utility's Board of Directors held a rate-setting workshop to review the current rate structure and
‘There’s rats and roaches in there’: Neighbors in Inglenook express concerns after a large...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A couple in the Inglenook neighborhood says a road behind their home has become unsafe, and the conditions have worsened over time. They are also having an issue with a buckled sidewalk and a large hole. They say the city of Birmingham’s Public Works Department is partly to blame.
Woman sentenced in connection to 2023 shooting death of pregnant woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman has been sentenced in connection to a 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant woman in Birmingham’s Norwood community. According to prior reporting, the shooting happened on Friday night, July 7, 2023, in the 3200 block of 17th Avenue North. It began as an argument and domestic dispute, t
Death of 19-year-old Children’s of Alabama nurse sparks outrage
Children’s of Alabama has released a statement following the death of a young certified nursing assistant at the Birmingham hospital that has sparked outrage on social media. Jakoya Renae Morgan, 19, was at work at Children’s on May 26 when she was found collapsed at 4:12 a.m. Morgan...
Walmart signs contract to purchase Winn-Dixie site in Cahaba Heights
Walmart has a contract pending to purchase the closed Winn-Dixie grocery store in Cahaba Heights and is seeking a tax rebate from Vestavia Hills to redevelop the site for a Walmart Neighborhood Market, city records show. Winn-Dixie closed its store in Cahaba Heights in May of last year, and the...

















