Shelby County Sheriff’s Office asking for help after series of business thefts
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a string of thefts and are asking for your help in the case. According to the sheriff’s office, officials are investigating a series of thefts that occurred at a business in the Chelsea area between 11/12/25 - 11/19/25.
Man sues jail, alleges he was not allowed medication for opioid addiction
A man is suing after the Shelby County Jail staff allegedly took him off his medication for treating opioid addiction. Brandon Glass filed a federal suit earlier this week against Denver McCool, captain of the Shelby County Jail for taking away his methadone medication. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office...
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch brings holiday mischief to McDonald’s with The Grinch Meal
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - McDonald’s has introduced the world to perhaps its most mischievous meal yet, and just in time for the holidays. The Grinch Meal, inspired by Dr. Suess’ The Grinch, comes with your choice of a classic Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, a medium drink and, for the first time ever in the...
Alabama Teen Actor in HBO’s ‘IT’ Series Honored by Birmingham Mayor
A 15-year-old boy who grew up in the Birmingham suburbs is receiving critical attention for his star-making turn as part of the ensemble cast being terrorized by one of the more iconic cinematic monsters of the last decade. Blake Cameron James has been acting ever since he was a student...
2022 Hoover High graduate Rotimi Kukoyi named Rhodes Scholar
Rotimi Kukoyi, a 2022 graduate of Hoover High School and senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, last week was one of 32 Americans named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. The prestigious award provides full financial support for two to three years of study at Oxford University in...
Alabama Ice Storm Weather Alert: Birmingham Urged to Start Freezing Rain Prep Today for...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Emergency officials across Alabama are urging residents to begin preparing today for potential winter hazards, including freezing rain and ice storms that can occasionally impact the state....
Food Truck Thursday: The Hush Truck
Marc Anthony Bynum, owner of The Hush Truck, joined CBS 42 Morning News for our weekly Food Truck Thursday segment! Watch along to see what Chef Bynum has on the menu
Birmingham Islamic Center Food Distribution in Hoover Nov 22
The Birmingham Islamic Society (BIS) will be hosting a food distribution on Saturday, November 22 between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM at the Birmingham Islamic Center, 2524 Hackberry Lane, Hoover, AL 35226. The food packages are available to all those in need, regardless of their faith, and is part of...
Graysville Resident Arrested After Drugs and Firearms Seized on Windsor Dr. NE
On November 19, 2025, narcotics detectives and Forestdale Patrol executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Windsor Dr. NE in Graysville. They arrested Marvin Pope, 81, at his residence.
I 20/59 Northbound Is A parking Lot
Traffic northbound on I 20/59 is at a standstill due to an overturned vehicle. It will be at least 20 tto330 minutes before traffic will begin to move against according to ALDOT. Traffic is being diverted to U.S. 11.
