The ultimate foodie night in Homewood returns March 19—get tickets now
Get ready for one of Homewood’s most delicious traditions. The 23rd Annual Taste of Homewood returns Thursday, March 19, bringing together an exciting lineup of local culinary favorites for one unforgettable evening. From Southern BBQ, sushi, tacos, sweet treats and sips, this beloved community event is your chance...
New $25M Grocery Project Proposed in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — The Trussville City Council is expected to consider a major development proposal in the coming weeks that could bring a new grocery retailer and significant infrastructure upgrades to the city. According to Ben Short, the proposed project would redevelop the former Chocolate Biscuit site at...
Mississippi–Alabama Weather Alert: Cold Rain Targets Jackson and Birmingham March 11-17, 2026 as Milder...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – A damp, cooler pattern is lining up across Mississippi and Alabama ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, with repeated rounds of rain and daytime temperatures running below the typical...
This Classic Alabama Diner Is A Local Favorite For Good Reason
There’s a reason people keep returning to Salem’s Diner in Birmingham, and it’s not just because they forgot something in the parking lot. This Homewood institution has mastered the art of making every customer feel like a regular, even if it’s your first time walking through the door.
Hoover Man Dies After Stabbing in Bessemer
A Hoover man died Wednesday night after being stabbed during a reported domestic assault in Bessemer. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as 45-year-old Daruis Montreal Boglin. Authorities said Boglin was injured around 7:49 p.m. in the 3100 block of Avenue B in Bessemer. He was pronounced...
Birmingham halts new data center projects with six-month moratorium
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Birmingham City Council has approved a temporary six-month moratorium on new data center projects within the city limits. This decision halts the acceptance or approval of applications for the construction, expansion, or establishment of data centers in Birmingham. City leaders explained...
Alabama Husband Shot Wife Shortly After She Gave Birth, Turns Gun on Himself in...
Alabama hospital murder-suicide: 19-year-old husband allegedly shoots wife shortly after childbirth, then himself, leaving their newborn orphaned as police investigate motive and hospital security.
‘I’m standing on the shoulders of a giant’: Son takes over dad’s Alabama megachurch...
The pastor of a Birmingham megachurch has retired and turned the pulpit over to his son. Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church moved to its $6.5 million campus at 2135 Jefferson Ave. S.W. in West End in 2008, led by the Rev. Michael W. Wesley Sr., who has been senior pastor since 1988.
Alabama Clock Spring Forward 2026: Homeowners Alert for Birmingham, Montgomery as Clocks Jump Ahead...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Clocks across Alabama will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to complete...
UAB cardiovascular expert warns of daylight saving time heart attack risk
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As daylight saving time approaches, experts warn of potential health risks associated with the time change. Martin Young, Ph.D., from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, highlighted the increased risk of heart attacks following the shift, particularly for those with a history of heart disease....

















