Birmingham AL

The City of Trussville is announcing the retirement of Police K9 Leo, effective April 15, according to Mayor Ben Short. K9 Leo, whose full name is Leonidas, is 10 years old. Born on January 20, 2016, he began serving with the Trussville Police Department in August 2017. As the department’s first dual-purpose K9,...

This past week, five new building permits were issued statewide for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits were issued in Auburn Huntsville, Gadsden and the Birmingham metro. The list includes a $3.2 million renovation project at Twickenham Church of Christ on Whitesburg Drive. The renovation...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — The City of Homewood has selected Cale Smith as the first permanent City Manager in the city’s 100-year history. The Homewood City Council voted Monday evening to authorize Jennifer Andress to extend an offer for the position. The appointment follows years of discussion about...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 12, 2026) — The City of Birmingham has been awarded a $2 million grant through Alabama’s SEEDS Act program to accelerate the transformation of its Western Corridor into a premier logistics and manufacturing hub. The funding will support site readiness activities designed to position the...

The state of Alabama will continue seeking the death penalty against Marcus Spanevelo. He's charged with kidnapping resulting in the death of Cassie Carli during a custody exchange in 2022. Just days after she was last seen in Navarre, her body was found in a shallow grave inside a barn...

Authorities have identified a man killed in a shooting in Birmingham. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said 33-year-old Justin Fraser Mitchell of Birmingham died from gunshot wound injuries sustained during a reported assault. Mitchell was found in the 600 block of Willow Lane in Birmingham’s 35206 zip code....

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Robbie McGiboney has worked as a massage therapist for more than 20 years and now owns Alchemy Spa and Wellness, where clients receive massages, facials and other wellness services. Some people who have experienced McGiboney’s touch describe it as “magical”, even “life-changing.” When you...

ALABAMA — Authorities are searching for a 55-year-old man wanted in Jefferson County on felony drug charges. According to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, Willie James Stewart is wanted on warrants charging him with drug trafficking. The warrants were issued in Jefferson County, and Stewart has been wanted since Feb....

Barbecue lovers across Alabama have discovered something special at a small roadside spot in Calera. Tin Top BBQ has built a devoted following thanks to one particular menu item that keeps people driving from miles away. Pig wings, a smoked pork shank that delivers all the flavor of traditional barbecue...

Looking for the tastiest burger joints in Alabama that feel like home?. These 8 cozy diners serve up juicy burgers and friendly smiles!. 1. Big Chief Drive-In (Glencoe) Have you ever seen a building that looks like it belongs in a storybook?. Big Chief Drive-In has a colorful A-frame design...