Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Surveillance video from a West Birmingham gas station is spreading across social media after it captured a tense moment between a Birmingham police officer and a woman inside the store. The video, viewed thousands of times online, shows an officer walking into the gas station with...

UAB Hospital, the flagship hospital of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, is now the fifth-largest hospital in the nation, up three spots from 2025, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. UAB Hospital has 1,400 hospital beds. “When UAB’s capacity expands in any area of our mission, so...

Birmingham police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot Thursday night in the city’s Norwood area. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the shooting happened on March 5, 2026. At approximately 8:49 p.m., officers from the South Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter alert and multiple calls...

Birmingham, Alabama — A former Alabama prosecutor is facing multiple attempted murder charges after authorities say she repeatedly laced her husband’s food with fentanyl in an alleged effort to kill him. Sara Baker, 75, was indicted by a grand jury on 11 criminal counts, including conspiracy to commit...

Get ready, Hoover! A legendary voice in Christian music is coming to town, and he’s got a special connection to our community.

The Village Bar & Grill, a new restaurant for authentic African and Jamaican cuisine, is now open with a delicious menu with offerings ranging from goat and oxtail to okra. Located at 873 Dennison Ave. SW, Suite 121, The Village had its soft opening on Monday, Feb. 9. Since then, there have been a handful of special...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The UniverSoul Circus is coming to Birmingham, opening April 16 at Legion Field, located on Graymont Avenue West. The event promises family-friendly entertainment and is expected to draw audiences from across the region. On-site parking will be available for attendees, with cars priced at...

What should’ve been a moment of celebration quickly turned into a heartbreaking situation that has left a community shaken. Authorities say a disturbing incident unfolded inside an Alabama hospital, leaving two people dead and many searching for answers. Now, details involving Precious Johnson and her husband, Kynath...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Parking Authority announced they are making their first parking rate change in more than 15 years. According to the parking authority, the adjustments are to better align their parking rates with the current Birmingham parking market and with the markets of comparable cities....

For Women’s History Month, The Birmingham Times highlights some of the most watched Black women anchors in our area. These women have dedicated their life’s work to sharing other people’s stories. Now, it’s time to share their stories. Carla Wade, an evening news anchor at WVTM...