Mother of child shot during altercation in Fultondale charged with assault, burglary
The Fultondale Police Department has obtained warrants in connection with a shooting incident that left a 6th-grade student injured Monday night.
New Birmingham metro area Chick-fil-A location opening soon
Chick-fil-A’s newest Birmingham metro location will open in Hueytown on May 21 at 6 a.m. The restaurant, at 2885 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, will bring about 120 jobs to the city. Chick-fil-A has 98 locations in Alabama. It will be owned and operated by Tim Sweetman, who began his Chick-fil-A...
Clarence Carter, Alabama-born soul singer known for ‘Patches’ and Strokin,’ dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Clarence Carter, who was born blind in Alabama but spent decades taking his music around the world, died Wednesday. He was 90. Carter’s death was confirmed through the Associated Press by his ex-wife, Candi Staton, and her management. Carter was born in Montgomery and later moved to Talladega
Fultondale Woman Who Fired Gun, Striking Child, Not Charged; Child’s Mother Charged
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — New details have been released in the investigation into a shooting that injured a sixth-grade child during an altercation between two mothers at Chapel Creek Apartments in Fultondale. Police say the child has recovered and was released from Children’s Hospital of Alabama, and is now...
“Can’t get in or out” East Birmingham rail plan advances, but relief still years...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Frustration is growing among residents on Birmingham’s east side who say blocked train crossings continue to disrupt daily life, even as city leaders move forward with a long-discussed plan to address the issue. The Birmingham City Council this week approved funding for the design...
Birmingham art camp uses creativity, culture and conversation to empower Black youth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Inside Studio 2500, the conversations begin with art. Students are asked not only what they created, but why they created it. What emotions are behind the colors? What stories live inside the sketches? What experiences shaped the piece?. For 12-year-old Zoie Barnes, those conversations helped
Birmingham leads Alabama in population loss as far-flung suburbs boom
No city in Alabama lost more people in 2025 than Birmingham. The city, once the largest in the state, has been steadily losing population for decades. It lost 900 more people last year, bringing its population down to just under 196,000. Since 2020, when Birmingham officially lost its status as...
First look: new Bandido Brunch & Social opening in Five Points South this weekend
A little over two years since Raul Chavez announced his plans for Bandido Coffee, the local entrepreneur is back with a fresh new concept for Five Points South. Located next to his coffee shop, Chavez’s new venture—Bandido Brunch & Social—is set to open on Saturday, May 16.
Concert Announcement: Christian Music Star Coming In Fall
Renowned Christian artist Anne Wilson brings her heartfelt music to Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall on October 9, sharing her journey and inspiration alongside Peter Burton. A night not to miss.
Birmingham Zoo mourns loss of beloved giraffe Jalil
The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents, Jalil, a 20-year-old male giraffe known for his towering presence, gentle personality and love of interacting with guests. Jalil was humanely euthanized on Tuesday, May 12, after years of treatment for age-related mobility challenges and a...
