Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 61-year-old Pleasant Grove man was arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery, according to Birmingham police. Douglas Tatum was charged with first-degree robbery and attempted murder. Police said the incident occurred Thursday, Nov. 13, in the 400 block of Irving Street. Tatum is...

Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. Today’s guest columnist is Michael Sznajderman. Birmingham has so much to offer, especially for visitors. From our important civil rights sites, to our unique industrial heritage, to our amazing parks and greenways,...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A woman who accused longtime Roman Catholic priest Robert “Bob” Sullivan of engaging in sexual activity with her when she was 17 says no one has “truly won” after his resignation from the clergy. In her first public remarks since church officials announced Sullivan’s voluntary removal, Heather...

A possible domestic dispute at a family gathering in Ensley Saturday night ended with two men dead and a woman injured. The shooting involved multiple family members who had gathered for a barbecue following the funeral of a 29-year-old man shot to death in Fairfield one week ago. A female...

We all know Birmingham has some of the best food and drink around. Here’s a round-up of what we tasted this past November—and what we thought about each bite and sip. The Essential has quickly become one of our team’s favorite lunch spots—especially since it’s just a short walk from our office. We recently tried...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Rock music band Treaty Oak Revival will be visiting the Coca-Cola Amphitheatre in May 2026. The news was announced on Friday, Dec. 5, following the release of the band’s third self-released album, West Texas Degenerate. A 14-track album which includes Bad State of Mind, which Billboard...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Runners got their “jingle on” Saturday morning at Patriot Park in Homewood. The 2025 Jingle Bell Run raised money to support the Arthritis Foundation. WBRC Good Day Alabama Anchor Mike Dubberly served as emcee. Runners were encouraged to wear their favorite holiday gear while...

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Birmingham, Alabama, will hold a graduation ceremony for its third Sentinel Program class on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The event is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the JCSO Training Center in Fultondale at 3500 Happy Hollow Lane.

The city of Homewood has appointed Cale Smith, a former engineer and city employee, as interim city manager. In his past role as the director of engineering and zoning with the city of Homewood, Smith worked to shape the city’s infrastructure and growth. As city manager, Smith will oversee day-to-day operations of...

The Birmingham City Council voted to rezone land at the former Carraway Hospital campus, setting the stage for new housing in the city’s Northside community. The move marks a major step in transforming a long-vacant site into a neighborhood with new homes and renewed energy, ABC33/4o reported. The ordinance...