UAB psychologist shares advice to cut down on bullying in the digital age
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We all know bullying can negatively affect your child’s self-esteem, but it is not always easy for parents to spot it and in the digital age when that harassment can follow them home. “One thing that can be challenging, is I think sometimes bullying is...
Northeast Community YMCA in Roebuck cuts ribbon on affordable housing + healthcare
Nearly two years after its groundbreaking, the YMCA of Greater Birmingham is unveiling the newly renovated and expanded Northeast Community YMCA in Roebuck. But this isn’t just any YMCA. “The Northeast YMCA became part of the Roebuck community in 1965 when Roebuck was a thriving Birmingham suburb and a...
Pentatonix to visit BJCC for Christmas in the City Tour
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three-time Grammy Award-winning and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix has announced their Christmas in the City Tour, and it includes a stop in the Magic City. Pentatonix will be at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC on Thursday, Dec. 18. The show will start at...
A closer look at the helicopter that saves lives at Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — While many of the young patients come to Children’s of Alabama by car or ambulance, others are required to come by air in a special way. Recently, CBS 42 morning anchor Andrea Lindenberg took a flight in the hospital’s critical care transport helicopter, where nurse Myra Wadell spoke about...
Suspect in Nashville Shooting Arrested in Birmingham, Faces Extradition on Homicide Charges
The search for a man implicated in the shooting death of another has come to an end, as Christian Ibe, the suspect wanted for the murder of Marcus Caruthers, was detained in Birmingham, Alabama, by U.S. Marshals. Following the tragic event that unfurled on July 2 outside Kings Market on Jefferson Street in Nashville,...
Southern Research holds grand opening of $98 million biotech center in Alabama
Southern Research celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art biotechnology center Aug. 12, a major milestone that doubles the organization’s lab capacity and significantly expands its ability to combat chronic illnesses, cancer and infectious diseases. The $98 million facility reinforces Southern...
23 new + coming soon homes across Birmingham—Aug. 15-17
Are you looking for a new home in Birmingham? We’ve got 23 fresh, new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. Enjoy!. For more info, contact Stephanie Reese at 205-283-7801 or email [email protected].
Man charged with making terrorist threat after he allegedly threatened Alabaster Police
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been charged with making a first-degree terrorist threat after he allegedly threatened the Alabaster Police Department. According to court documents, Joshua Battles called the Alabaster Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 14. Court Documents say that while on the call, Battles told...
Inside a Homewood New Build with Storybook Charm
It’s a tale as old as time: A young family was outgrowing their home on a small Homewood lot but didn’t want to give up their beloved neighborhood. Enter Twin Construction, a princely character, who had worked with the family on their first home. In what felt like a moment of fate, the family reached out to Twin just...
Birmingham-based boxing gym coming soon to Hoover
Battle Republic at The Summit is relocating to Stadium Trace Village this year. It will be located next to a new Urban Cookhouse—also coming soon to Stadium Trace this year—next to Hero Doughnuts and The Pants Store. Founded in The Magic City. The Birmingham-based gym Battle Republic, founded...