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In a series of stories, AL.com will continue to explore big ideas for transforming Birmingham. Every morning, Amber Martin sings to and prays over her 5-month-old son. The rest of the day is spent reading aloud, talking and explaining absolutely everything she sees and does. It’s a routine she started...

The fire chief in a small town near Birmingham has been fired after an investigation into workplace harassment. Chief Jason Rickels was accused of swatting at a firefighter’s groin, using demeaning language and trying to stop the employee from filing a complaint, according to an investigative report prepared by J.W....

Bham Now received a special tour of The Toasted Yolk Cafe, a new breakfast, brunch and lunch spot set to open in downtown Birmingham on July 14. Located at 231 20th Street S in the 20 Midtown development, The Toasted Yolk on the Birmingham Green, is the popular brunch franchise’s first location in The Magic City.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Barrett Brasfield has spent more than 400 days in the hospital and on Monday, he is expected to go home for the first time. Carli Brasfield was 26 weeks along when she had an emergency C-section in June 2024. When Barrett was born, he weighed one pound. Lung issues and infections kept...

Birmingham is full of vibrant apartment communities—but beyond the pools and skyline views, many renters are craving something more: real connection. While other complexes focus on flashy amenities, H2 Real Estate saw an exciting opportunity to create something deeper—a true sense of belonging. Here’s how H2 is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Tarrant Fire Chief Jason Rickles is out of a job — for the second time. On Thursday night, the city council voted to fire Rickles after serious allegations surfaced involving workplace misconduct. A city employee came forward earlier this year accusing the chief of using a...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Homewood has filed a response to the petition that was filed by the family of Jabari Peoples for the release of body camera footage. According to Homewood City Manager Glen Adams, the response was filed July 11. “ALEA has the custodial authority, not possible for the city of […]

ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - As loved ones gather to honor the life of Jabari Peoples in his hometown of Aliceville, new details are emerging in the investigation into his death. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has completed its report on the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by a Homewood police officer on June...

Walker County Town Creek firefighters get new home. Walker County Town Creek firefighters get new home. Search continues for suspect in Talladega quadruple homicide. Search continues for suspect in Talladega quadruple homicide.

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - When Corey and Barbara Allen pulled into the Golden Rule Bar-B-Q parking lot, all they were looking for was a place to keep their car until they could come up with the money to fix the blown tire. They ended up getting a whole lot more than that.