2 women indicted in starvation death of 5-year-old
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Two women have been indicted in connection to the starvation death of a 5-year-old in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Coroner confirmed that Jaedah Robinson was 5 years old at the time of her death. WBRC is working to confirm when exactly she died. Court...
Busy weekend in Birmingham results in economic boost
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Major events across Birmingham this weekend are drawing large crowds and delivering a significant boost to the local economy, city leaders say. From the Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park to Monster Jam at Protective Stadium, thousands of visitors are traveling to the city — filling...
Greater Birmingham Humane Society raises concerns about proposed data center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is worried a proposed data center could hurt the animals it shelters. The Birmingham Zoning Board held a packed meeting on Thursday concerning a proposed AI factory by Netherlands-based company Nebius. The facility would be built along Lakeshore Parkway,...
📅 Mountain Brook Planning Commission Meeting April 6
The Mountain Brook Planning Commission will meet on Monday, April 6, 2026, at City Hall (56 Church Street). A pre-meeting begins at 4:15 p.m. in Room A106, followed by the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Room A108.
Shiki takes top honors at Taste of Homewood
The Taste of Homewood, held on March 19, drew a strong crowd and showcased a wide range of local restaurants. Attendees were encouraged to try samples from over 30 local restaurants and vote for their favorites in the People’s Choice Awards. Shiki, located in downtown Homewood, earned first place...
City council works with group to create new Pinson Butterbean Days festival
PINSON, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — To fill in for the recently shuttered Alabama Butterbean Festival, the Pinson City Council approved a contract with the North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce to create a new fall occasion on Main Street. The new festival will be called the “Pinson Butterbean Days.”. At...
Anonymous ‘Lady Whistledown’ brings Bridgerton-style gossip to Alabama
As Bridgerton fans go back to pining for the next installment of the popular romance series, an anonymous Alabama author has launched their own scandal sheet much closer to home. An anonymous Facebook page, Lady Whistledown of Bham, named after the author of the infamous social pamphlet in the Bridgerton...
INDYCAR crashes through fencing at Barber (Video)
Watch the video as Scott McLaughlin crashed through the fencing at Barber Motorsports Park On Saturday, IndyCar Series driver were on track at Barber Motorsports Park. It was the second round of practice at the Birmingham, Alabama facility ahead of this weekend’s race. In the closing minutes of the practice session,...
Some Alabama residents learn they haven’t had fluoride in their water for years
Last week, residents of Birmingham, Alabama, were informed that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride. Then came a twist: It turned out that their water utility had, without telling the public, actually stopped adding it years ago. John Matson, a spokesperson for Central Alabama Water, which serves...
Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham, meet your new grown-and-glam go-to. It’s the latest in our New to the Neighborhood series: Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar, now open at 4010 Avenue I in the heart of Belview Heights-built for the 30-and-up crowd that still likes to step out, look good, and have a real...
