Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department has welcomed four new deputy chiefs, each bringing decades of law enforcement experience to the city. Leaders say the new appointments will help strengthen public safety, and some neighbors already say they’re noticing a difference. One of those new leaders...

The government shutdown may have been about ObamaCare subsidies or illegal immigrants ripping off the country, but food stamps has become a new fight. The constant stream of people on government assistance begging for more aid or bragging about the benefits they receive has radicalized a lot of Americans. Many are...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Mayor Randall Woodfin is set to be sworn in for a third term on November 25 at Boutwell Auditorium. The inauguration will be open to the public and is expected to begin at 5:00 p.m. Woodfin won his reelection bid on August 26 with nearly 75% of the vote. He first […]

A man who was charged with second-degree arson following a fire at Big Escape Room received an additional charge, according to court documents filed Monday.

GRAYSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Graysville Police Department has shared a missing teenager has been found. Police issued a missing persons post on the 16-year-old on Tuesday, Nov. 11, after she had reportedly not been seen since Friday, Nov. 7. Police confirmed on Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, that the teenager...

Strong solar activity gave Birmingham Metro residents a chance to see a dazzling display of the Northern Lights on Tuesday night. The further Birmingham residents traveled away from downtown the better the Northern Lights lit up the sky. Below are photos shot in Springville, McCalla and Homewood. Reports and photos...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Cindy Hatcher, of Bham Now, joined CBS 42’s David Lamb for our weekly segment highlighting what’s happening around town. For a full rundown on how to stay connected with Bham Now, visit the website and subscribe to their newsletter to stay up to date.

A Jefferson County deputy accused of DUI assault is scheduled to make her first court appearance Wednesday morning.

Met: Nov. 11, 2018, at James’s father’s church, Rising Star Baptist Church in Dora, Alabama. The church threw a Musician’s Appreciation in James’s honor, and Maranda was invited to sing along with his friends’ then girlfriend, who was on program to perform. Both recall their respective friends talking them up to each...

Alabama’s Vietnam veterans were recognized in a special pinning ceremony Monday, led by Congressman Gary Palmer, as part of a national effort to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of those who often received little welcome when they returned home. Dozens of veterans and their families packed into the Birmingham...