Birmingham AL

Birmingham’s music history has never looked quite like this. This month, Sealegs Press releases A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll, a hardback art book featuring every piece from Craig Legg’s legendary 350-painting exhibition—a project that stunned the city when it debuted at East Village Arts in 2023. The original...

Central Alabama Water’s general manager and assistant general managers have been placed on paid administrative leave after the state’s largest water utility hired a chief executive officer Thursday during a contentious board meeting. Two members of the board over CAW are asking a judge to bar the appointment...

The City of Birmingham, in partnership with One Roof, will host The State of Homelessness: Redefining Community on Monday, Dec. 1. This first-of-its-kind symposium will bring together faith leaders, nonprofits, local businesses, civic partners, and public-sector leaders for a united conversation about Birmingham’s...

In the stillness of the Black Warrior River, a family's worst fears were realized during a search for their loved one.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday as justifiable, according to the Birmingham Police Department. According to the BPD, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2300 block of 33rd Avenue North at around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday on...

If you were to ask someone, "What is the most Southern food?" a likely response might be "fried chicken." So it's no wonder that literally all of the famous fast food fried chicken spots you know and love (KFC, Popeye’s, Church’s, Raising Cane’s, and Zaxby’s, to name a few) were started in the South. But hiding down...

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A family is still working to shed light on a case that has been unsolved for 22 years. On Nov. 22, 2003, Rodreckus Johnson was attending a birthday party at 1821 Maple Street in Birmingham, according to his mother. While parking his car, Rodreckus was hit...

Alabama’s soul food scene is legendary, and I’m about to show you why folks drive hours just to taste what these kitchens are serving. From crispy fried chicken to melt-in-your-mouth collard greens, these restaurants have perfected recipes passed down through generations. Get ready to discover the spots where...

Foxhound Bee Company officially opened its new Irondale location on Saturday, marking a major step forward for the growing business and adding a unique educational and family-friendly destination to the community.

Miles College's Purple Marching Machine has been invited to defend its 2024 Red Lobster HBCU Band of the Year title, marking a significant achievement for the ensemble. The band, under the direction of Prof. Willie J. Snipes, Jr. and Bryan Nalls, is recognized as one of the nation's top HBCU marching bands.