Birmingham AL

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Crews are working to clean up storm debris in parts of Jefferson County after last week’s storm brought down trees and scattered limbs in yards across several neighborhoods. Jefferson County crews have picked up debris from nearly 100 homes in the county since last...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Picking out a Christmas tree at Poppy’s Christmas tree lot has become an annual tradition for Byron McCain and his wife. “This is probably the fifth year that we’ve come to this location or however long they’ve been here. It’s close, they have good stuff and the last two or three […]

Brick by brick, a refuge has emerged in Shelby County. It's the dream home of Alexa Likis James, founder and executive director of Blanket Fort Hope. "I don't think there's anywhere like this in the state," James said. It's called the Restoration Home. Its purpose is to shelter children recovering...

This is an opinion column. Jamal D’Angelo Williams got himself shot and killed. A Birmingham police officer pulled the trigger, but it’s clear and understandable why. Four days after the officer shot Williams in a Kingston neighborhood public housing complex, the Birmingham Police Department did something out of...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve spent Friday collecting toys across Central Alabama as part of its annual Toys for Tots campaign, working to ensure children in need experience the joy of Christmas. Marines were stationed outside Five Below's Hoover location in the Birmingham area for the...

Dora, Ala -A new Love’s Travel Stop is now under construction at Exit 78 in Walker County, a development local leaders say could spark significant economic growth along I-22 . The Walker County Commission, in partnership with Drummond Coal Company, confirmed that Love’s is building a full-service travel center...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The superintendent of Shelby County Schools announced Friday, Dec. 4, that he will not seek reelection and will retire at the end of his current term. Dr. Lewis Brooks recently told school board members and his staff of his decision. Dr. Brooks first became superintendent...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police have arrested a man on two charges, including attempted murder. Police say the Crime Reduction Team arrested 32-year-old Arthur Lewis. Lewis is accused of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 2...

The new Costco in Irondale is expected to open in Spring of 2028, according to the city’s Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. The date was released by the mayor in a WBRC Fox 6 interview and confirmed by Bham Now earlier this week. Reasons for the extended timeline. One...

MIDFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Midfield officials are explaining how the city’s red light and speed cameras operate, as well as answering questions about citations — such as where the money goes and what happens if drivers don’t pay. Midfield Mayor Terry Adams shared details about the city’s...