Vocelli Pizza to open new location in Hoover this April
Heads up, Hoover pizza fans! Vocelli Pizza may have left their Greystone location behind at the end of last year, but it will soon be opening in a brand-new spot on Caldwell Mill Road in the Valleydale Village Shopping Center. If you love handcrafted Italian-style pizza, mark your calendars for...
Flipsies furniture store opens new location in Hoover
The Riverchase Promenade has a new stop for furniture, Flipsies, marking the second location of the locally-owned store. Located at 1709 Montgomery Highway in Hoover, the new Flipsies store is occupying the former spot of Joann, a craft store that closed nationwide in 2025. The location opened to the public...
Microshelters for Birmingham’s unhoused set to open soon
Scattered along some busy streets of downtown Birmingham, as well as around highway underpasses, are tents, chairs and tattered blankets that provide just enough warmth to survive frigid nights on the street. Those items point to the people in Birmingham experiencing homelessness – a group city leaders have vowed to...
Birmingham Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Brother
A Birmingham man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of his brother. Police say 61-year-old Fredrick Collier is accused of killing 64-year-old Stanley Collier. The shooting happened Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the 1700 block of McMillon Avenue Southwest. According to the...
Birmingham man arrested, charged with killing brother
Birmingham police announced Monday the arrest of a 61-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed his brother.
19 Greater Birmingham area farmers markets you need to know
Birmingham farmers markets are your go-to for seasonal, fresh produce and supporting local growers and makers. Read on for some of our favorite spots to stock up on artisan-baked goods, meats, farm-fresh fruits and veggies and more. 1. North Birmingham: Alabama Farmers Market. You’ve probably heard this called the...
Bald Eagle spotted in Birmingham for first time since 2024
A Bald Eagle was seen last week in the Birmingham Roebuck Springs neighborhood. According to EBird, the last reported sighting in The Magic City was in January 2024. Discovered by local naturalist Van Coffey, our national symbol was identified traveling down Valley Drive in Roebuck Springs. “It was in full...
Coroner Requests Help Identifying Family of Men Who Died in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating relatives of two individuals who recently died in Jefferson County. Officials say all attempts to identify and contact family members have so far been unsuccessful and are...
Jerk chicken, oxtails and more: A new African and Jamaican restaurant opens in Birmingham
The Village Bar & Grill, a new restaurant serving African and Jamaican cuisine, has opened in the Birmingham area. The Village’s menu features traditional dishes including jerk chicken, oxtails, jollof rice, rice and peas, fufu and stews, samosas, beef patties, among other authentic African foods. Every Friday and...
Woman identified after reported accidental shooting in Trussville
The following report is from Brady Flanigan and our media partners at Trussville Tribune TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — A 22-year-old woman was fatally injured in a reported accidental shooting on Saturday night, March 7, 2026, inside a home on the 7700 block of Deer Trail in Trussville, according to information gathered...

















