‘We need new leadership:’ Birmingham pastors furious with incumbent mayor endorse challenger
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...
First Alert Weather: Heat relief is on the way
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning!. Central Alabama is in that classic mid-summer pattern as we close out the week. This morning, we are starting in the upper 60s and lower 70s with areas of patchy fog. THE NEXT 24 HOURS: Heading into the afternoon, the air will be warm,...
Jefferson County DHR changes transport policy
Canyon ISD talks about ongoing bus driver shortage & how the district is combatting it. Canyon ISD held a bus driver job fair on Thursday to help reduce a shortage of drivers which is prevalent in multiple area school districts. Updated: 1 hour ago. Author Deborah Baker visited the Jefferson...
First Alert Weather: A taste of fall in the forecast!
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Next 24 Hours: Isolated showers and storms will continue to drift south on First Alert AccuTrack tonight before gradually fading away. Tomorrow will start off with some patchy fog with temperatures mild in the low 70s. Widely scattered showers and storms could potentially develop later in...
16 new + coming soon homes in Birmingham—Aug. 22-24
Are you looking for a new home in Birmingham? We’ve got 16 fresh, new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. Enjoy!. For more info, contact Kellie Usry at 205-966-1722 or email [email protected].
1 juvenile killed, another injured in Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday afternoon. According to the BPD, East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Huffman Road on a report of a traffic accident shortly after 4 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they...
Update: Flood advisory issued for Jefferson County Saturday evening triggered by substantial rainfall
On Saturday at 6:45 p.m. an updated flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 8:45 p.m. for Jefferson County. The weather service comments, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," adds the...
Teachers at Title I Elementary School Spend Summer Making Shocking Changes to Bland Bathrooms...
Teachers turned plain Title I school bathrooms into uplifting spaces with paint, posters, and purpose
Birmingham drivers ranked 15th worst in the U.S. by new report
Birmingham is the 15th worst city for drivers in the U.S., according to a new 2025 report released by Consumer Affairs. The group, which ranked 327 American cities, based their study on federal crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Categories included:. Fatal crashes involving...
Police make arrest in connection to attempted murder in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred in early August. The BPD says East Precinct Officers were dispatched to the 7300 block of 1st Avenue North on August 6 on a report of a business being shot into. Officers learned that a male […]