Birmingham AL

This is an opinion column. There’s got to be a better way. There must be a better way than what transpired at Linn Park on Tuesday. Or what appeared to transpire when a homeless encampment and its occupants were removed from the downtown public park facing Birmingham City Hall.

MIDFIELD, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - An Alabama woman is facing charges for allegedly shoving her mother and injuring her in separate situations. According to court records, Quiana Siobhan Bell is charged with elder abuse and neglect, and assault, second degree. A criminal complaint stated that Bell shoved her mother...

A Midfield man is behind bars, accused of kidnapping and pistol-whipping another man whose ex-girlfriend was upset that she didn’t get any of his “settlement money.”. Lagarrion Amos, 40, is charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree kidnapping, conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit kidnapping,...

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Thanks to an anonymous person in Jefferson County, Christmas shopping is going to be a little bit easier for families in Fairfield. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be partnering with Santa himself Thursday to gift families in Fairfield with shopping cards to help wrap up their...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are asking for your help in locating a missing person. According to police, 62-year-old Gregory Ray was last seen in the 7700 block of 4th Avenue South wearing a grey hoodie and blue jeans. Authorities say Ray is 6′2, 170 lbs. and suffers from...

The app Wunderfan, created by locals and based out of Innovation Depot, allows sports enthusiasts to earn points for supporting their favorite teams. It especially comes in handy this month, because Birmingham is hosting two major sporting events: the JLab Birmingham Bowl and the C.M. Newton Classic. Wunderfan...

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) has unveiled its 2025 “Jingle Bus,” a holiday tradition created in partnership with The Salvation Army. This year’s design, themed “The Magic of MAX,” includes a special tribute to MAX bus operator John Scott, who passed away unexpectedly last month while on...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The community is celebrating 33 years of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and honoring former US Attorney General Eric Holder with the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award. Hundreds gathered in downtown Birmingham Thursday for a night of celebration dedicated to those who show...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Across Alabama, a new kind of industry is taking root: massive data centers. Promising jobs, technology investment, and millions in tax revenue, these sprawling facilities are reshaping the state’s economy — and sparking debate in communities from Bessemer to Wilsonville and Shelby County.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One of the largest companies in the United States will be relocating one of its offices in San Francisco to Birmingham early next year. During a conference call with press Thursday morning, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced that Fannie Mae would be bringing an office to Birmingham. “This...