Birmingham AL

CALERA, Ala. — A driver was arrested after leading police on a reckless chase without headlights, striking a pole and a gas pump, according to the Calera Police Department. The incident began when Calera Dispatch received calls about a vehicle driving erratically without headlights. An officer located the vehicle...

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The Birmingham Police is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night on Kappa Avenue. The incident took place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m. on Kappa Avenue and 2nd Avenue South, according to Birmingham Police. BPD says one person was shot and...

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham attorney Eric Guster has filed a lawsuit against State Representative and Birmingham mayoral candidate Juandalynn Givan, along with two others, over alleged defamatory statements made during a Facebook Live session. The lawsuit claims that Givan and another defendant posted several...

Since 1999, Do It Yourself Crafts has been a destination for pottery painting, parties and art classes. The Homewood shop attracts visitors of all ages and walks of life — the owner, Julia McNair, recalls all kinds of celebrations in her space, from birthdays to baby showers to girls’ nights.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Autism Support of Alabama is hosting its fundraising event “Autism Shines Gala,” on Saturday, Aug. 23. The event will be held at the Marriott Birmingham on Hwy 280 and begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $150. For tickets, click here. “We are so excited to welcome our community back for another […]

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Multiple people were arrested after a protest for Jabari Peoples in Homewood Friday. Peoples was shot and killed by a Homewood Police officer on June 23. Homewood Police say they began receiving calls at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon of a large group of disorderly people obstructing...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — An arrest was made in connection with a shooting at a Family Dollar store earlier this month. The Birmingham Police Department said 46-year-old Christopher Ceasar was charged with attempted murder and shooting into an occupied business in the August 6 incident. According to police, officers...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has implemented a new policy in Jefferson County following the death of a 3-year-old boy in foster care who was left in a hot car by a DHR contract worker. Ke’Torrius ‘KJ’ Starkes, Jr. was found dead in Kela...

An attorney and real estate developer has sued state Rep. Juandalynn Givan, (D-Birmingham), and two other people alleging they defamed him with false accusations during a conflict on social media. “They made multiple allegations against me, accused me of crimes of moral turpitude,” said Eric Guster, the attorney who...

With an emergency room sign emblazed in red just behind them, nearly a dozen Birmingham pastors described a state of emergency in the city that they said has not been addressed by the current administration of Mayor Randall Woodfin. Members representing Clergy Concerned about the Community assailed Woodfin’s tenure...