Birmingham AL

A 40-year-old Black woman died after being hit by a semi-truck on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp of Interstate 59/20 South. The crash occurred at 10:26 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025, and she was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:42 a.m. The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating the...

A Hueytown man has been charged with first-degree rape involving a 14-year-old girl in Jefferson County. According to court documents, Micah Angelese Collier drove to the victim's house, where he engaged in non-consensual sexual acts with the victim. Court records claim the victim resisted and repeatedly told Collier...

Alabama’s burger joints are more than quick stops — they’re destinations where juicy patties, toasted buns, and bold toppings come together to create unforgettable bites. From old-school diners to creative modern grills, these spots showcase the state’s passion for comfort food done right. Each location offers...

LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT) — Giovanna Hernandez, a graduate of Jacksonville State University who was detained by ICE after an August traffic stop in Leeds and later returned to her home country of Mexico, turned to Facebook Tuesday to make a statement thanking those who have been supporting her. Hernandez, 24, came to the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Homewood is weighing a new ordinance aimed at addressing homeless encampments seen around the community, but the proposal is already raising questions about potential legal challenges. City leaders introduced the measure earlier this week but did not bring it to a vote after...

A two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle early Wednesday morning has led to the closure of the two left northbound lanes on Interstate 459 near the 29 mile marker in Jefferson County. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division is on the scene investigating and will provide updates as...

The second-largest bank in the country is finally coming to Alabama—more specifically, to the former Superior Grill on U.S. 280 in Hoover. With a market cap of $313.5 billion and a total of $3.4 trillion in assets, the New York City-based Bank of America is the second-largest banking institution in the United States...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A new arrest was made in connection to a 2021 death investigation in Shelby County. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, 60-year-old Debbie J. Bass is charged with murder in the death of David Allen Yearber. The sheriff's office said new information recently...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The woman accused of leaving 3-year-old Ketorrius “KJ” Starkes in a hot car for hours appeared in court on Wednesday, Oct. 1, for a preliminary hearing. Detectives testified that Kela Stanford made three stops the day of Starkes’ death - two of them within...