College Hills homeowner says city misstep led to woman squatting next door
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A College Hills homeowner says a quiet Birmingham street has turned into a weeklong ordeal after a woman began staying at a house next door — a property he says has been abandoned for years. Darryl Timmons says the situation began shortly after the city...
Birmingham tears down another homeless encampment amid questions and outcry
Workers tore down a homeless encampment in West End on Tuesday, a week after the city’s decision to clear homeless encampments in Linn Park drew pushback. About a dozen workers in neon yellow jackets were assembled near an industrial crane as it picked at the belongings of a homeless person Tuesday.
Jefferson County coroner says both families have been reached in cases of unidentified remains
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed they have located family connected to two separate unidentified remains. On Monday, Dec. 15, the coroner’s office asked for public assistance in two cases. One, skeleton remains found in a previously condemned house in Bessemer in June...
Jack’s Family Restaurants names Dana Taylor as first female CEO
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WDAM) - Jack’s Family Restaurants has appointed Dana Taylor as its new CEO, the company’s first woman to hold the position. Jack’s announced on Wednesday morning that the current CEO, Todd Bartmess, will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board after leading the company for a decade.
Kids with all abilities have a place they belong, thanks to one local org
United Ability in Birmingham sees a world where people are not defined or limited by their disabilities—and that mission starts young! As beautiful as it is to see kids with all abilities and skill levels get the care they need, it’s just as special to see the friendship and community grow within their families.
City of Birmingham removes tree stump blocking sidewalk following CBS 42 Your Voice Your...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham has removed a tree stump that covered a sidewalk in Ensley for nearly a year. The change comes just 24 hours after a CBS 42 Your Voice Your Station report into how the stump was left there. Herman Webb owns the home in front of where the […]
Homewood Police asking for help identifying car burglary suspect
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood Police Department is asking for help solving a car burglary case. According to a report filed with Homewood PD, several car burglaries happened in the 1800 block of 29th Avenue South on Nov. 19, 2025. Detectives were able to obtain photos from video surveillance...
WBRC remembers Christina Chambers as ‘spark of joy’ who made everyone better
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Christina Chambers had a beautiful ability to naturally feel like a friend immediately. She joined the WBRC sports team in 2015 and gave everything she had no matter what she was covering. She even branched out, covering some news stories during the pandemic. Tuesday, Dec. 16,...
Jack’s opens 185th Alabama restaurant in Birmingham
Jack’s opened its 185th restaurant in Alabama near the Crossplex at Five Points West in Birmingham. Located at 2459 Crossplex Boulevard, the new eatery is a stones throw away from the upcoming $15 million Family Fun Center. “Jack’s first opened its doors right here in Birmingham in 1960, and...
3-Year-Old Whose Sports Reporter Mom and Dad Died in Murder-Suicide Opened Door for Grandpa,...
Christina Chambers and her husband Johnny Rimes were found dead in their home this week
