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Memorial Day 2026: What’s open + closed in Birmingham

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q Location: 1724 Ninth Avenue North, Bessemer. Grocery stores + convenience stores open on Memorial Day. Many major retailers will remain open for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Tap the links to see the specific hours for your nearest location. This list is not comprehensive, so if you are unsure about
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Trussville Veterans Committee announces Memorial Day event

The Trussville Veterans Committee will host a Memorial Day event at Trussville Veterans Memorial Park at 55 Parkway Drive on Monday, May 25. The event will begin at 10 a.m.
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Birmingham police accused of retaliatory stop after lawsuit over AI project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham woman suing the city over a proposed data center project says police stopped her in what her attorney described as retaliatory harassment just days after the case was filed. In a letter dated May 18 and addressed to City Attorney Nicole S. King, attorney...
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Wrongful-death lawsuit filed after Trussville shooting killed 22-year-old woman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A wrongful-death lawsuit filed recently blames Jeffrey Towers for the shooting death of Whitney Robeson, a 22-year-old woman killed in March at a home in Trussville. Robeson’s family sued Towers in connection with the March 7 shooting. Towers, 54, faces reckless manslaughter charges in the cas
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New ice cream shop Scoop City opening in Homewood’s The Edge

The Edge, a multi-functional gathering space and outdoor food hall in Homewood, is welcoming a new ice cream shop, Scoop City. Scoop City will be owned by Chef Nick Carpenter, owner of Tuff Love Hospitality. His company is behind other restaurants such as:. Porky’s Pride Smokehouse in Warrior. The...
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Experts share what to look for when buying used cars following vehicle fraud investigation...

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Officers in Vestavia Hills say six people stole cars, tampered with odometers and titles, and then sold them. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) said this type of scam isn’t uncommon, but it is uncommon to see scammers get caught. “People get excited about buying...
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Zion Memorial Gardens appears to reopen days after closure notice

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Zion Memorial Gardens, a historic cemetery in Birmingham, appears to be back open just a few days after a sign appeared in the door saying in part, “closed for business.”. On Wednesday, March 20, WBRC found a new sign on the door with business hours....
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Popular Birmingham nightclub announces closure

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A popular nightclub in Birmingham says this upcoming weekend will be their final weekend in operation. According to a post on their Facebook page, management says Nana Funks will be closing. Nana Funks is a popular bar in the Lakeview area of Birmingham. It reopened under...
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Birmingham man facing assault charges after police say he struck a pedestrian with his...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Police have arrested a man in Birmingham after they say he used his vehicle to hit a pedestrian. The Birmingham Police Department arrested 41-year-old William Burt of Birmingham on first-degree assault charges. The incident happened in the 4900 block of Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. on April...
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Birmingham man arrested on drug charges after investigation in Shelby County

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A months-long investigation by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force led to a major drug bust and arrest in Birmingham. The investigation, which began in Shelby County, led law enforcement into Jefferson County. On May 13, after obtaining a probable cause warrant, Shelby County officia

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