Alabama EMA coordinating with agencies ahead of wintry mix
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is watching the entire state.
Birmingham restaurant owner says Messer Airport Highway flooding cutting business
One Birmingham business owner said a persistent issue of water has cut his business in half.
Bham Now Spotlight: Cold weather guide, new openings & closings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Bham Now’s Grace Garrison joined CBS 42’s David Lamb for our weekly segment highlighting what’s happening around town. This week Bham Now has tips this week on how to prepare for this weekend’s frigid weather, and updates on the latest openings and closings. For a full rundown on how to stay...
Sol y Luna Tapas & Tequila closing in Mountain Brook, January 31
Sol y Luna Tapas & Tequila, the beloved local Mexican restaurant founded in Birmingham in 1997, is closing at the end of the month. According to a post on social media, the iconic restaurant’s last night will be Saturday, January 31st. Sol y Luna Tapas & Tequila to close...
UAB Medicine St. Vincent’s Urgent Care closing
UAB Medicine St. Vincent's Urgent Care will cease operations Friday.
Center Point posts job for police chief as city considers forming department
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Center Point is looking to hire a police chief as it considers forming its own police department, according to Mayor Bobby Scott. A job posting on the Jefferson County Personnel Board’s website lists the position of City of Center Point Police Chief.
Sixth person arrested in shooting death of Pleasant Grove senior
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A sixth person has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Brandon Campbell. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Davione Green, 22, of Center Point was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the 7400 block of 2nd Avenue South. Green is charged with capital...
Nonprofit that helps feed, clothe Jefferson County families faces break-in
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A nonprofit that distributes free food and clothing each week is working to recover after someone broke into its facility, stealing items and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Kikstart, which has helped Jefferson County residents for years, has been targeted by thieves before, said...
Calera Police Conduct K-9 School Sweep, Make Multiple Arrests in Busy Day of Operations
The Calera Police Department reported a busy day Tuesday involving patrol officers, school resource officers and investigators, with multiple operations taking place across the city. As part of ongoing efforts to keep drugs and guns out of schools, Calera Police conducted a planned K-9 sweep at Calera High School....
‘I Proposed … With My Eyes on the Road and Her Hand in Mine’
Met: Winter 2002, at Enterprise Rental Cars in Roebuck. Thalmus worked there as a leasing agent, and Joi had joined the staff as an intern through a program at her school, Berea College, in Berea, Kentucky. Both were in relationships at the time and were merely “cool coworkers.”. “His...

















