Birmingham AL

CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera Police are asking for help identifying a vehicle. Police say the vehicle, which appears to be a truck, was used in a recent theft from a Calera business. If you have any information, you’re asked to call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. You can remain...

“As you know, all roads lead to Italians.” That’s what Brianna Tamburello—co-owner of Vecchia Pizzeria and Vecchia Gelato & Cafe—told us with a laugh when she shared some big news: the beloved Hoover duo is bringing their family-made Italian sausage to local shelves across Birmingham. Read...

The Islamic Academy of Alabama (IAA) has cancelled plans to relocate its school to Hoover. The decision comes after months of controversy and rising opposition from residents and public officials. Late last week, the IAA notified Hoover city officials that it would not seek approval from the Hoover City Council...

BESSEMER Ala. (WBRC) - A court case might force the City of Bessemer to reveal more about what the city council considered before voting to rezone hundreds of acres of agricultural land to make way for a massive data center. People who live near the site off Rock Mountain Lake...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - St. Clair County Schools have reportedly taken “proper disciplinary application” after photos circulated of students and staff smoking cigars in the UAB locker room following their win in the 5A State Championship game. WBRC contacted St. Clair County Schools about the photos circulating on...

Two ribbons were cut Monday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the transformation of Birmingham’s former A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club into the new Legacy Prep Intermediate School. The first ribbon welcomed community leaders, donors and partners who helped make the milestone possible: The long-vacant, unused and dilapidated...

A Facebook live is raising concern over how the City of Birmingham handles homeless encampments. The live is taken at Linn Park as an unhoused person's belongings are thrown in the back of garbage truck. "It was really hurtful to see that we have leadership that would do that. Not...

Birmingham radio personality Chris Coleman is preparing to turn up the volume on a brand-new venture—this time, off the air. Coleman, alongside close friends Terry White and DeForest Brown, are gearing up for the grand opening of Howard’s Unlimited Lounge & Cocktail Bar, set for Friday Dec. 12, 6 P.M. at 4010 Ave I,...

Oak Mountain Middle School’s eighth graders raised nearly $10,000 for Toys for Tots this year, continuing a 27-year tradition that has generated more than $700,000 for families across Alabama. The money came from a schoolwide bake sale, community donations, and local fundraising events, allowing students to buy toys...

An 80-year-old activist was awarded a cash settlement from a small Alabama town nearly 18 months after she was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for sharply criticizing the mayor during a city council meeting. The Tarrant City Council voted at its most recent meeting to approve the settlement with...