Birmingham Police investigating 3 separate overnight shootings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday, May 20. The shooting happened at 4th Court West in Elyton Village. One person was taken to the hospital. Police are looking for a vehicle that left the scene. A second shooting happened on Fayette Avenue....
The Storm Prediction Center just flagged a Level 3 tornado risk for central Mississippi...
Central Mississippi and Alabama are bracing for a dangerous round of severe weather Wednesday evening, June 4, after the Storm Prediction Center issued an Enhanced risk, its Level 3 out of 5 designation, for the region. The SPC warns that supercell thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and large hail could fire
Birmingham water utility touts improved credit rating, modest savings with more coming
After slashing its budget and laying off 23% of its employees, Alabama’s largest water utility reports slight savings so far this year with more significant financial results expected in the coming months. Officials at Central Alabama Water recently presented the utility’s latest financial figures, touting an improved
Alabama court guts U.S. Bank REO sale in wrong-house mortgage servicing blunder
A botched REO sale just cost U.S. Bank and SN Servicing a six-figure judgment after they sold a buyer the wrong house. The mix-up started with a foreclosure in Shelby County, Alabama. Elizabeth Ellison had taken out a loan back in 2007, secured by a mortgage on a Shelby County property. The loan eventually landed with
Retired Air Force Major From Leeds Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
A retired Air Force major from Leeds has been indicted on federal charges involving the alleged sexual exploitation of children, according to federal prosecutors. Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby announced that a federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment against 63-year-old Daniel Martin Brown. The in
Indian Springs seniors encouraged to ‘show up,’ embrace imperfection at graduation ceremony
INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE – The Indian Springs School Class of 2026 was encouraged to embrace imperfection, pursue curiosity and “show up” for others during the school’s 72nd commencement exercises held Monday, May 18 on McLean Lawn. The ceremony honored 77 graduates from across Alabama, the United...
Birmingham Ending Mailed Tax Payments Beginning July 2026
The City of Birmingham is expanding its online tax payment services and will stop accepting tax payments by mail beginning July 1, 2026. City officials said the change is part of an effort to improve efficiency, modernize operations and provide more convenient payment options for residents and businesses. Starting next
Birmingham Mayor Proposes $615 Million Budget
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has unveiled a proposed $615 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes major investments in neighborhood revitalization, public safety, youth programs, public transportation and city employees. The proposal now heads to the Birmingham City Council for review and consid
Troubled, historic Birmingham cemetery under investigation after shutting down without warning
The Alabama Board of Funeral Services is investigating recourse for the Birmingham community after a cemetery shut down without warning this week. Zion Memorial Gardens, used for burials since the mid-1800s, announced the closure on a sign posted to its front door that has since been removed. “Due to unforeseen...
After 28 years, Guitar Gallery’s Pelham location prepares for final curtain call
PELHAM – After nearly three decades serving musicians across the Birmingham area, Guitar Gallery’s Pelham location is preparing to close its doors for good. The longtime music store on U.S. 31 announced on Facebook that it has sold its building and will close in June as owners Scott Smith and Dan Vogt begin stepping to
