Hueytown police channel inner cowboy to wrangle runaway donkeys, no saddles required
In an unexpected turn of events, Hueytown police officers found themselves playing the role of cowboys this evening. Officers successfully corralled a group of donkeys that had wandered away from their home. With the assistance of the animals' owners, the donkeys were safely returned without any harm. Despite the...
Christian Service Mission receives 35,000 pounds of food in week-long food drive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Christian Service Mission (CSM) collected 35,000 pounds of food items for SNAP recipients who have not received their November benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The food was donated to CSM over the course of four days, between Nov. 3 and Nov. 6...
Man who had unauthorized access to steel mill dies in industrial accident
The man was not authorized to be on the property, officials said.
Applications opening soon for new affordable senior housing in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham senior citizens looking for affordable housing will soon have a chance to apply. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will open its voucher program waiting list for Southtown Senior Tuesday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 21, with an 8:00 a.m. submission...
Fairfield City Schools Head Start program serves hundreds of families for free
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - More than 240 families in west Jefferson County are getting a head start through Fairfield City Schools’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs, according to program leaders. Despite national uncertainty over federal funding, staff say classrooms are full, teachers are focused, and parents...
Meet Birmingham Mayor Woodfin’s Leadership Team for His Third Term
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Monday announced leaders who will guide his administration’s third term. Woodfin reappointed to his executive team Cedric D. Sparks, Sr., Chief of Staff; Ed Fields, Chief Strategist and Senior Advisor; Melissa E. Smiley, Chief Economic and Community Development Officer; and Chaz Mitchell,...
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones teases run for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-AL, teased a run for governor at a town hall in Birmingham over the weekend.
16-year-old charged in deadly shooting of teen near Birmingham’s Ensley Park
A 16-year-old is charged with capital murder in the weekend shooting death of another teen in Birmingham. The young suspect is charged in Saturday’s killing of 18-year-old Myca Clark Jr. Authorities are not releasing his name because of his age but said he was from Fultondale. He was taken...
Birmingham fire crews battle house fire in cold
Birmingham fire crews that responded to a house fire Monday evening in the 700 block of Eighth Terrace West reported the fire was put under control.
Birmingham shelter in need of winter clothes
As freezing temperatures move into central Alabama, the Jimmie Hale Mission said it has run out of coats to give out. It is calling on the community for help.
