Birmingham AL

If you have driven through Mountain Brook Village recently, you have most likely circled around the new roundabouts and seen something happening that looks like construction work in front of Bromberg’s, Alabama’s oldest family business. What’s happening at the iconic jeweler’s location?. They are in the...

Concierge medicine was once for celebrities and CEOs, but now more people in Birmingham are using this service for faster care, personal attention and a doctor who remembers their name, like Dr. Karen Vines from Vines Concierge Medicine in Pelham. Why is it such a game-changer? Here are three reasons...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in east Birmingham Wednesday night. According to Birmingham Police, officers were called to the 300 block of 78th Street South in the South Eastlake neighborhood at 11:48 Wednesday, Feb. 18 on a report of a person shot.

Minnie’s Golf & Bar is set to open this winter in Birmingham’s Urban Supply, adding another multi-entertainment venue to Parkside. It will feature two themed nine-hole mini-golf courses, a full-service bar and curated food options. Located at 1210 2nd Ave. S., Minnie’s will occupy more than 10,650 square...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) – A reward is being offered for information that leads to the capture of Francisco Sinecio-Alvarez. He is the suspect accused of killing an Alabama bondsman last Tuesday. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Bail Bond Association are coming together, each offering five thousand...

Former Birmingham Mayor William Bell was appointed this week as interim chair of the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee, effective February 27, 2026. Randy Kelley, chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, appointed Bell and named Angela Webb-Weinberg as interim vice chair. Kelley said he made the...

ALABAMA — The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a low-level severe weather threat beginning Friday night and continuing through Saturday afternoon (February 20–21), with quarter-sized hail, wind gusts over 60 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning all possible across much of the state. Forecasters emphasize that...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three people have been arrested in connection to a fatal Valentine’s Day shooting in Birmingham. Birmingham Police say they arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Hunter and 20-year-old Shandrea Battle in connection to the Feb. 14 shooting death of Shaneka Hicks. Police say the same shooting also...

A 162-unit luxury community for residents 55+ broke ground Wednesday afternoon, officially marking the beginning of a process to construct an experience for retirees rivaling that of a five-star hotel. The community, known as The Jemison, will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care residences on...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham arts non-profit Bare Hands has purchased a church building next to Woodlawn High School. They plan to renovate the space and turn it into a community arts center that will open before the end of the year. “Everyone deserves to have access to high quality arts programming,”...