Birmingham’s best spooky science experiments for kids + adults who love a good party...
Halloween is creeping up, which means it’s time to grab your most epic costume and party tricks that will leave everyone screaming (with delight!). Whether you’re a kid hunting for hands-on thrills, or an adult eager to stir up some magic, you can unleash your inner mad scientist at McWane Science Center’s Spooky...
STUDY: Birmingham ranks 7th best ‘drive friendly’ city in the U.S.
Next time you sit in traffic or hit a pothole in Birmingham, remember it could be much worse, according to recent study. In the 2025 WalletHub study, “Best & Worst Cities to Drive,” the Magic City ranked 7th best in the nation. Ranked ahead of Birmingham are:. Corpus...
Boy left waiting 3 hours at ER while choking, father says
Orlando Withers tells WRBL his young son Jaxon was left waiting more than three hours at Russell Medical Center’s emergency room while struggling to breathe after swallowing an unknown object.
Coca-Cola UNITED Donates Van to Community Kitchens of Birmingham
Coca-Cola UNITED recently donated a van to The Community Kitchens of Birmingham, a nonprofit dedicated to providing healthy, delicious meals to those who are hungry. Founded in 1981, Community Kitchens operates in Birmingham’s Southside and provides meal delivery in Woodlawn, Kingston and East Birmingham. Each year,...
Grocery chain to open 2 new locations this month in Alabama
Get your quarters ready for the shopping cart - Aldi is continuing its expansion into Alabama. The grocery chain is opening two new stores in the state this month, in Selma and Chelsea. The Selma location, at 1952 West Dallas Ave., will open Thursday, Oct. 16, according to the chain’s...
City of Homewood passes new ordinance regulating homeless encampments
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Homewood will soon begin enforcing new regulations on homeless encampments after the city council voted 8-0 Monday night to approve an ordinance aimed at addressing public safety and community concerns. Three council members were not in attendance for the vote. The new ordinance,...
Magic City Classic Week kicks off with Classic Cocktails fundraiser
The Magic City Classic, Birmingham's largest annual celebration of HBCU pride and tradition, begins with the 4th Annual Classic Cocktails event. Scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the downtown Birmingham Public Library, this event offers a safe and stylish alternative to the nightclub scene....
Got junk? Drop off your household clutter at these 2 spots in Birmingham
We’ve all been there: the garage full of half-used paint cans, that ancient TV collecting dust in the corner, a box of old batteries you know you shouldn’t toss in the trash. Now that it’s cooling off, Fall is the perfect time to clear it all out—and luckily,...
Crime Stoppers putting greater focus on cases in Shelby County, surrounding areas
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - One of the top crime-fighting organizations in the area says less violent crime in Birmingham means more opportunities to help solve cases in surrounding counties. Property crimes, like major thefts of copper and machinery, are among of the most common crimes Crime Stoppers of Metro...
Trussville Public Library director dies
The Trussville community is mourning the loss of Jason Baker, director of the Trussville Public Library.
