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Nonprofit creating affordable housing for veterans. New 'Parker's Law' in effect in Alabama exempts nursing mothers from jury duty. New 'Parker's Law' in effect in Alabama exempts nursing mothers from jury duty. Government shutdown impacting A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Government...

The bed bug—a tiny, elusive insect with a voracious appetite for blood—has rapidly become a modern nightmare across America. Nowhere is this invasion more evident than in Alabama, where major cities grapple with soaring bed bug infestations. This long-form article explores five Alabama cities on the frontline of the...

The pig on the roof isn’t just decoration – it’s a beacon of barbecue brilliance that’s been calling hungry Alabamians to Bessemer for over six decades. There are certain places that transcend being merely restaurants and become institutions – landmarks on the culinary map that define a region’s food identity.

A woman that was struck and killed on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp Wednesday morning was identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities in Shelby County are asking for your help locating a suspect wanted for theft from a business in the Chelsea area. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office posted two images of the suspect on their Facebook page Thursday, Oct. 2. If you can identify...

Birmingham City Council District 4 Candidate Brian Gunn will be hosting a community fish fry today, Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 5:30 until 7:30 PM at Montgomery Grocery, 3148 33rd Terrace North, Birmingham, AL 35207. Gunn will be giving remarks and will be taking questions from the media at 6:00...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The fifth annual Jazz Essence Experience will be held at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 19. This free concert will feature Antonio Allen, Jolanda Green and Between 9&7 Band. It will last from 3-6 p.m. Food trucks and voter registration will be on site.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man died from injuries he sustained in a shooting that occurred in September. The incident took place on Sept. 28. At around 11:30 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 7600...

Last night, renowned Birmingham restaurateurs Bernie Smith and Todd Childs quietly opened their new dessert lounge concept, Nightcap. Located across the street from their other business, Bamboo on 2nd, Nightcap features a short (and sweet) menu of locally-made desserts, savory treats and fashionable cocktails—all in...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A New York-based nonprofit known for its mission to end veteran homelessness is bringing its signature housing program to Birmingham with plans for a groundbreaking later this month. The Tunnels to Towers Foundation, created after the September 11 attacks, announced it will open a Veterans...