Birmingham AL

Hueytown police started investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon.

As part of a renovation of the Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB, the hotel has unveiled a fresh, rebranded restaurant: Blazer’s Grill located on the corner of University Boulevard and 20th Street South. Read on for everything we know, including what’s on the menu. Introducing Blazer’s Grill.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in April 2024. On April 5, 2024, Adamsville Police began investigating the murder of 52-year-old Patrick Jamal Johnson. Johnson was found shot in the 5100 block of Kings Drive...

A Birmingham man was killed in a pickup truck in Etowah County on Monday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A judge has denied youthful offender status for 22-year-old LaMarion Charlie, the man accused of killing four men in a 2024 quadruple homicide. The families of the victims shared emotional messages after the hearing, calling for an end to gun violence. “I just want the violence...

A Jefferson County teen has been indicted in three separate 2024 Birmingham murders. Cameron Scales, 19, is charged with two counts of capital murder in two of the killings, and intentional murder in the third slaying. The indictments against Scales, whose sister Anitra Holloman was killed in the Hush lounge...

On Tuesday, Oct. 7 job seekers with criminal histories will get a second chance at gainful employment. Since 2019, the Jefferson County Second Chance Hiring Fair has opened up employment opportunities for hundreds of job seekers. While anyone is welcome to attend, organizers say the event is an opportunity for people...

The Birmingham Police Department's Special Operations Bureau has reported significant enforcement activity during the week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety. The Special Enforcement Division made 41 arrests, including 30 felony and 11 misdemeanor arrests, in its...

Sometimes life’s greatest pleasures lurk in the most unexpected places – like finding a slice of heaven between racks of ribs at a legendary Alabama barbecue institution. You know how they say don’t judge a book by its cover?. Well, the same goes for barbecue joints with...

Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham officially entered a new chapter of leadership on Aug. 10, as Scott Redd Jr. began his role as lead pastor. Selected after an extensive nationwide search, Redd steps into the pulpit of one of the largest congregations in the Presbyterian Church in America, bringing a unique...