Trial for slain Homewood teen slated for March
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s been more than six years since Homewood teen Aniah Blanchard, 19, was reported missing in Auburn. The man charged with kidnapping and murder will stand trial in about six weeks. Ibraheem Yazeed appeared in Macon County Circuit Court Friday for a pretrial hearing as...
Birmingham’s Adiõs bar to open a new Huntsville location
One of Birmingham’s most popular cocktail bars is expanding north. Adiõs, a James Beard Award semifinalist last year, will open a new Huntsville location later this year. The Huntsville location will have the same menu and ambiance as our Magic City location, which should make it just as successful in the Rocket City.
14 MLK weekend events in Birmingham—Jan. 16-18
We’ve got an exciting weekend ahead, Birmingham! From sports games to concerts, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re resting or looking for adventure, we’ve got you covered. Looking for ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy? Learn more here. What’s open and closed on MLK Day?...
The Pulled Pork Sandwich At This No-Fuss BBQ Joint In Alabama Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In Alabama, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s practically a religion. And if you’re looking for a place where the faithful gather to worship at the altar of smoked meat, Golden Rule Bar-B-Q in Irondale might just be your new cathedral. The moment you walk through the door,...
Birmingham man followed random victims in violent home invasion robbery
A Birmingham man has been convicted in a 2023 robbery and home invasion at a northern Jefferson County home. A jury on Thursday found 22-year-old Kevin Lee Underwood guilty of multiple counts of burglary, robbery and kidnapping. He was acquitted of attempted murder. A 31-year-old woman and a juvenile girl...
79 workers laid off at SalonCentric facility in central Alabama
A salon distributor will be closing its facility in McCalla, putting 79 employees out of work.
Booker T. Washington Students Attend Gov. Kay Ivey’s Final State of the State address
Students from Booker T. Washington K-8 School in Birmingham traveled to Montgomery to attend Gov. Kay Ivey’s final State of the State address, where the school was recognized for its remarkable improvements. “It feels like a very good experience that we are going to have in our lives,” said...
Two Women Dead After Minivan Hit by Train in Birmingham
Two women were killed early Friday morning when their minivan was struck by a freight train in southwest Birmingham, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The victims were identified as 47-year-old Carolyn Elaine Berry and 36-year-old Aldereka Laqulla Ikes, both residents of Birmingham. The crash...
Southern Living says Alabama has 2 of the best spots for wings in the...
Love chicken wings? Then it’s time to talk turkey. People in Alabama tend to have strong opinions about food, and if wings are your favorite savory treat, we bet you know exactly where to find the best ones in the state. But let’s say you’re open to new opinions,...
Birmingham, AL: 20–40% Chance of Snow Saturday Night Into Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – A developing weather pattern could bring light winter precipitation to the Birmingham area late Saturday night into Sunday, though confidence remains limited, according to the National...
