Multiple areas experience flooding as storms move across Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Multiple areas across Alabama experienced flooding as heavy storms moved across the state Satruday. A portion of Rocky Ridge Road in Vestavia Hills experienced flooding Saturday afternoon. Also in Vestavia Hills, an area at Vestavia Reserve Apartment Homes experienced flooding as storms moved
Jefferson County Reports Significant Power Outages From Heavy Rains
West Central Alabama is dealing with scattered power outages from gusty winds and heavy rain over the last several days. Jefferson County is particularly affected, with crews working hard to restore power by evening.
Son shot after firing at mother’s boyfriend in Fultondale home
A couple was fighting in their shared Fultondale home when it escalated to gun violence from family members. An unidentified man and woman were having a domestic dispute when the woman's son arrived at the house on Hickory Lane, fighting with his mom's boyfriend. At some point, the son was...
Red, White & Boom / Hueytown CityFest 2026 Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Music,...
The City of Hueytown invites residents and visitors from across the region to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Red, White and Boom / Hueytown CityFest 2026 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Hueytown City Park, 104 Forest Road. The free community event begins at 3:00 p.m. and continues through an exciting fireworks
Fire on the Water returns to Oak Mountain State Park on July 3
PELHAM – Pelham’s annual Fire on the Water celebration will return to Oak Mountain State Park on Friday, July 3, offering residents and visitors a chance to celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show over Double Oak Lake. The event, hosted by the city of Pelham in partnership...
Families Flock to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosted its day long “Juneteenth Jubilee” celebration in the heart of the Civil Rights District. The event combined the history of freedom with a block party that included food trucks, a DJ and even line dancing. Organizers wanted to make sure the celebration also served as a remind
Preschooler removed from program after gun found in backpack
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Police say a preschooler was removed from a summer program after a firearm was found inside her backpack. The Levite Jewish Community Center (JCC) said the incident happened Friday in the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School building, where Ilanot preschool classrooms are located. Day school
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama named among Forbes’ Best Employers for 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, headquartered at 450 Riverchase Parkway East in Hoover, has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for 2026. The recognition was presented by Forbes in partnership with Statista, a global statistics and industry ranking provider. The ranking was based on an indepen
Cahaba River Coalition reports substantial fish kill along Patton Creek
The Cahaba River Coalition (CRC) are investigating what they're calling a significant fish kill along Patton Creek. CRC said the stretch of Patton Creek through Vestavia Hills and Hoover has been particularly impacted. The state is investigating to officially determine a cause. If you live along the creek and see...
Beloved Alabama ice cream shop known for ‘intriguing flavors’ named as best in state
Tasting Table, a national food site, has a pretty firm opinion on that delectable topic, naming Big Spoon Creamery as the ultimate spot for ice cream in the state. Big Spoon Creamery, a Birmingham-based company, was founded in 2014 by Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara, a husband-and-wife team who wanted to sell small-batch,
