Birmingham AL

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Irondale first responders are getting more money in their paychecks and working under the most competitive compensation package in Jefferson County. Mayor James Stewart made the announcement after raising pay and covering a large part of health insurance premiums. “First responders give their...

A Birmingham mother has been indicted in the alleged neglect death of her young daughter. Jaedah Robinson, 5, died in the fall of 2025 of starvation and malnutrition. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office ruled her death a homicide. A Jefferson County grand jury has now indicted Raven Alexander Rogers,...

A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted Kela Stanford in connection with the 2025 death of a 3-year-old child who was left in a vehicle for several hours. According to court documents, Stanford is charged with leaving a child or incapacitated person unattended in a motor vehicle, a violation of Alabama law. The...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Shelby County coroner’s office confirms a 3-year-old drowned Thursday afternoon at Oak Mountain State Park. Officials say crews were called around 3 p.m. to assist after someone “became distressed” at the park’s beach. WBRC was told those crews started performing...

Chris Anderson is sometimes called Mr. First 48. The former Birmingham Police detective has been featured on “The First 48,” the long-running true crime documentary series that premiered on A&E in 2004. The show, which filmed several episodes in Birmingham, follows real-life homicide detectives during the critical...

On March 20, Central Alabama Water announced it would stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. The utility said the decision would save millions in repair costs and about $250,000 annually. The announcement quickly drew mixed reactions from the public. In a press release, Central Alabama Water said the decision...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 25, 2026) — Fluid Solutions, a global provider of turnkey fluid systems supporting mission-critical infrastructure, has announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters operations in the Greater Birmingham Region with the development of a new, larger facility in the City of Irondale. The...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After hosting The World Games and the World Police and Fire Games, another sporting event involving athletes from around the world is coming to Birmingham in 2028. The City of Birmingham is expecting a $2-3 million economic impact when the Magic City hosts the 2028 Dodgeball...

Jefferson County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing with opportunity this month. From plant management to hands-on production roles, there’s something for every skill level across Birmingham, McCalla, Leeds, and Bessemer.

A Birmingham company with global ties to defense and commercial sectors is building an expanded $2.8 million headquarters in Irondale. Fluid Solutions will be located at 2601 Commerce Blvd in a building currently being renovated by D.L. Acton Construction. It should be completed by late October. The headquarters...