Birmingham AL

The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a bid for $2.6 million in construction that will help bolster housing in an area of the Pratt community hit by a tornado in 2011. “This has been a long time coming and we’re excited about the construction that’s been going on in...

Birmingham, Ala. — Two separate pothole complaints led Pothole Patrol to Crestwood and Center Point this week, where drivers and residents say rough pavement is causing daily frustration. The first stop was China Way Restaurant, located off Oporto Madrid Boulevard near Crestwood. While the main parking lot appeared...

Chase has opened its newest banking location in Mountain Brook. It’s the company’s seventh Birmingham metro branch and its 14th in the state. Located at 2629 Cahaba Rd., the two-story building is designed to fit seamlessly into the landscape of Mountain Brook. Its 5,678 square feet of space is larger than most of the...

If you’re on the hunt for some outdoor fun in the Birmingham area, Oak Mountain is a must-visit. If you find yourself and your family not wanting to leave at the end of the day, why not try camping there? Camping at Oak Mountain State Park is sure to be a wonderful experience, packed full of great memories for the...

PINSON, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities have confirmed a pedestrian was struck and killed in Pinson Wednesday evening. Sometime after 7:30 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Center Point Fire Department responded to Pinson Boulevard and Cedar Street in Pinson after a report that a pedestrian was struck by...

Birmingham restauranteurs and chefs garnered five 2026 James Beard Awards semi-finalist nominations this morning. Described as the “Oscars” of the food world, the James Beard Awards were established in 1990 by the James Beard Foundation to “recognize culinary professionals for excellence and achievement in their...

California-inspired lifestyle brand Vuori will open a location at Birmingham’s The Summit this spring. The storefront, formerly occupied by Frutta Bowls, is currently undergoing renovation. There has been no opening date announced yet. It will be the company’s first Alabama location. Vuori was born in the beachside...

Fashion designer and entrepreneur Heidi Elnora is scheduled to be the speaker at the February Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The luncheon is set for Feb. 10 at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m. and the program set to begin at noon. Elnora was a...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of North Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee as forecasters monitor a potentially significant winter weather event expected to impact the region from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Areas Under the Winter Storm Watch. Counties included...

The city of Birmingham is deploying electronic message boards at four rail crossings on the west side of The Magic City. The new message boards, which were approved by the Council last year, will notify motorists when trains are approaching and how long they are expected to delay traffic. Beginning...