What’s next for the AI factory planned for Birmingham’s Oxmoor Valley?
Many in Birmingham’s Oxmoor Valley community are pushing back against plans for a new multibillion-dollar AI factory in a corporate park near neighborhoods. AI cloud company Nebius bought 75 acres of land in September and submitted its first permit requests with the city of Birmingham in January – just ahead of the...
Lane closures planned on U.S. 280 bridge over Cahaba River
The Alabama Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on U.S. 280 westbound over the Cahaba River for a scheduled bridge inspection. The work is set for Tuesday, March 31, weather permitting, and will take place between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During the inspection, the outside lane will be...
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to double space with new Bessemer warehouse
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama is nearly a year into construction on a new warehouse in Bessemer, and the project remains on schedule for a June move. The new facility at 4336 Turin Drive, just off Lakeshore Parkway, spans nearly 105,000 square feet, almost...
🏭 Jefferson County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings Now Hiring
Jefferson County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings across Birmingham and nearby towns. Whether you’re hands-on with tools or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for every skill level.
🚚 Multiple Supply Chain & Logistics Jobs in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County’s logistics scene is buzzing right now — from warehouse work to materials management, there are solid options for folks who like to keep things moving. Help keep the club stocked and organized while operating forklifts and managing inventory. Sam’s Club offers strong benefits like health coverage,...
War with Iran drives protestors to No Kings III event in Birmingham
Opposition to the U.S. war with Iran was a top issue motivating many people to turn out for the No Kings III rally and march at Railroad Park in Birmingham Saturday. “There is a wall in Washington with names all over it; we don't need another wall,” said Ralph Hare, an 80-year-old independent voter and Marine Corps...
Little Luna Pizza to open in Bluff Park
Little Luna Pizza is planning to open soon at 2142 Tyler Road in the Bluff Park Village shopping center. The new business will operate as a carryout and delivery pizzeria, specializing in New York-style pizza. Pizzas will feature cold-fermented dough, topped with ingredients such as California-grown tomatoes, aged...
Investigators: Leeds woman wanted on warrants after meth, gun found in home search
LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - Investigators with the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force say a woman has been charged and has outstanding warrants for trafficking methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following a search at a Leeds home. Deputies say the charges stem from an investigation launched...
Karneshia Patton: Model, Entrepreneur, Artist to Take Part in UAB’s ‘Every Body Blooms’
Ahead of UAB’s “Every Body Blooms: A Disability-Centered Fashion Experience,” featuring individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models and collaborators, we look back on a profile of Karneshia Patton from 2023. Karneshia Patton: Model, Entrepreneur, Artist. Patton was raised in...
To hell with fluoride! This water board’s snaggle tooth evil grin says it all
This is an opinion cartoon column. Alabama children don’t need no stinkin’ fluoride. That’s the rotten tooth, according to the CEO of Central Alabama Water. John Archibald’s blistering column gives ‘em hell under the headline: This water board is rotten. Excerpts:. So, the powers that...

















