As an iconic Trussville restaurant says goodbye, another longtime favorite plans return
From 1994 to 2010, a small, family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Trussville called Taburro’s was a staple in the community and a favorite for locals to enjoy an authentic – and romantic – Italian dinner, Crystal McGough wrote for the Tribune in 2023 describing the original Glen Avenue location.
5 Arrested, Including 2 Teens, in Shooting That Killed One High School Student and...
Sam Slaughter's father described his injured son and late high school senior Brandon Campbell as "two peas in a pod"
The Best Baby Back Ribs In Alabama Is Hiding Inside This Low-Key BBQ Joint
Alabama’s barbecue scene is legendary, but even among the smoke-filled pantheon of pitmasters, some treasures remain hidden in plain sight. Tucked away in Irondale, Golden Rule Bar-B-Q serves up what might just be the most perfect baby back ribs in the entire state. The moment you pull into the...
Hueytown Middle School mourns loss of veteran teacher
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WBMA) — Hueytown Middle School announced the passing of teacher Charzetta Richardson, a longtime educator at the school, according to a statement released by Principal Dr. Serra Peterson. Richardson was described as a veteran teacher known for maintaining high academic expectations and a structured...
Here’s the vision behind Ral…
Qadeem Hassan doesn’t just know how to make a good cocktail – he understands how to craft an entire experience, like finding the perfect song to add to a curated playlist. This fall, Hassan and his business partner, Justin Speegle, are set to open Ralph’s Listening Room, Birmingham’s first listening bar, which will...
Hall-Kent Elementary unveils historical marker honoring school’s origins
On Thursday morning, Jan. 15, Hall-Kent Elementary School held a special ceremony to unveil an official historical marker honoring the school’s founding and the families who made it possible. The original school building was completed in 1928 on land donated by the Kent family. The late Mr. Raleigh and...
New data center developed by Canadian company on its way to Shelby County
A data center campus slated for at least $200 million investment by a Canadian energy infrastructure company is on its way to a community near Birmingham. DigiPower X Inc. is in the process of converting a site originally intended as a bitcoin mining facility into a data center campus that will host AI and cloud...
Calera police warn public of fraudulent tractor company scam
CALERA, Ala. (WBMA) — The Calera Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving a fake business website claiming to be Ironwood Tractor Company. According to city officials, scammers are using the address of Calera Public Works along with AI-generated images to make the fraudulent website appear...
Columbiana mayor says data center significantly smaller than Bessemer project, transparency is key
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is looking into how a proposed data center in Columbiana compares to a similar project in Bessemer. City leaders say the project is significantly smaller, and advocates say the process is playing out differently too. “It’s a smaller scale data center,” said Columbiana Mayor Lisa...
The 1 Appetizer From A Birmingham Restaurant That I Dream About
Little Betty Steak Bar opened in the beautiful neighborhood of Mountain Brook in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2024. It’s tucked into the bustling Lane Park, across from the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Grand Bohemian Hotel, making it the perfect dinner spot for locals and visitors alike. When I arrived...
