Delta Air Lines sending extra staff to Birmingham airport amid winter weather cancellations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Delta Air Lines is sending additional staffing to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and other southeastern hubs as winter weather forces thousands of flight cancellations across the region. The airline is bringing reinforcements to Birmingham, Huntsville, Atlanta, Nashville, and...
Center Point leaders outline path toward creating city police department
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - For years, residents in the city of Center Point have called for a police department of their own, saying it could bring faster response times and a greater sense of security to their neighborhoods. Now, city leaders say the long-discussed idea may finally be gaining momentum, starting...
The buffet at this Alabama spot keeps people coming back, no matter the distance
Some meals are worth the drive, the wait, and the extra belt notch. At Niki’s West in Birmingham, distance means nothing once the doors open. Cars roll in from small towns and big cities, all chasing the same promise: plates piled high and choices that feel endless. This is...
Helena Police searching for missing woman
HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - Helena Police are asking for help locating a woman last seen in Hoover. According to police, Nicole Clarissa Humphries was last seen on Monday, Jan. 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hoover. Humphries is described as being 5-foot-7 and weighing about 280 pounds. She was...
Winter weather expected to cause travel delays in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Winter weather moving across the country is expected to cause travel delays in the coming days. While Birmingham has only seen a few flight cancellations so far, more are expected for Sunday. “I had originally been planning to fly in today and then fly out tomorrow evening, then Delta sent a...
Customers experience power outages as heavy rain moves across central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Customers are experiencing power outages as heavy rain moves across central Alabama Sunday, Jan. 25. According to the Alabama Power Outage Map, as of 11:30 a.m., there are 441 outages. Out of 1,603,477 customers served, the map says 9,435 customers are affected across the state. The...
Woman shot to death in Birmingham street
An investigation is underway after a woman was shot to death Saturday night in Birmingham. The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. in the 7000 block of Division Avenue. Police said they were dispatched to the neighborhood on a report of shots fired. When they arrived, the found the victim unresponsive.
Thousands without power in Alabama
ALABAMA — Several thousand customers across Alabama are without electricity as winter weather continues to affect parts of the Southeast. According to PowerOutage.us, 9,102 homes and businesses are currently without power statewide, accounting for 0.35% of the 2,603,302 customers tracked. Alabama now ranks seventh in...
James K. Jones: Snow Day Stew
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix sea salt (to taste) In a soup pot add olive oil and heat until searing. Add in chicken thighs and cook until golden brown. Add in Conecuh and cook until seared, then remove both. Add butter and melt, followed by onions, celery, & peppers....
Top storylines from AHSAA volleyball reclassification, restructure
The decision by AHSAA to separate public and private schools for championship play will affect all sports beginning with fall play in 2026. The impact on high school volleyball will be significant. See some of the top storylines for each classification in the new system. CLASS 6A. Class 6A is...

















