Birmingham AL

The University of Alabama at Birmingham O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is partnering with the City of Birmingham to host its third annual Regional Wellness Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Birmingham CrossPlex located at 2340 Crossplex Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35208. Community members...

Winds from the southeast are bringing smoke from Shelby County into the Birmingham area on April 16, 2024. People northwest of active fires may see or smell smoke this afternoon, and air quality levels in the city are slightly lower as a result. More details: https://t.co/UUJMkXr1sH.

An investigation is underway after a teen was seriously wounded in a Sunday shooting in Birmingham. The shooting happened shortly before 6:30 pm in the 200 block of Fourth Court West in Elyton Village public housing community. Sgt. Bryan Shelton said the teen victim showed up wounded at a Birmingham...

A 22-year-old man was killed late Saturday night in Bessemer, according to authorities. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Carloss Sumpter Jr., of Bessemer. Officials say Sumpter was shot around 11:18 p.m. in the 300 block of 30th Street South. He was pronounced dead at the...

LEEDS, AL – Will Power crashed in the first round of qualifying for IndyCar's Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix and he'll now start Sunday's race in 23rd. As Power entered Turn 5 at Barber Motorsports Park, the rear brakes on his No. 26 Andretti Global Honda failed, causing Power to go straight into the wall....

Looking for a calm, loving companion? These sweet cats in Trussville, AL are hoping to find cozy homes where they can relax and be loved. All are available through For Adoption By Private Owner, and their adoption fees are waived ($0).

Jefferson County’s trucking and transport scene is rolling strong this month. Whether you’re an owner-operator, flatbed pro, or motorcoach driver, there are solid opportunities to keep you moving and earning.

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) welcomed its 1 millionth fan on Saturday at Protective Stadium during Monster Jam. The milestone was reached in less than four and a half years since the stadium opened on October 2, 2021. Protective Stadium is on a roll. In addition to the sold-out Monster...

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. Today’s guest columnist is Steve Ammons. If you haven’t visited Five Points South lately, you’ll be amazed with what you see. Gone is the graffiti. Clean and Safe ambassadors patrol the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A juvenile male is fighting for his life after a shooting in Birmingham Sunday evening, according to police. Officers were dispatched around 6:21 p.m. to the 200 block of 4th Court West on reports of a person shot. Authorities said the victim, identified as a Black male juvenile, arrived at...