Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tonight’s cold temperatures could lead to frozen pipes, according to plumbing experts. They say there are steps you can take now to make sure you don’t have a problem in your home. The No. 1 thing is to keep your home warm. If you turn up the thermostat, make sure your […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The FBI’s Birmingham Division is joining a new national effort to take down violent crime and organized criminal networks operating across Alabama and the United States. The Homeland Security Task Force is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations....

JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A man convicted of capital murder for killing an Albertville police officer died in prison while serving his life sentence. The Jefferson County coroner said Larry Wayne Whitehead died on November 9. He was an inmate at William Donaldson Correctional Facility from a 1996 murder...

It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new steak and seafood restaurant at The Hardwick to a burger joint making its Lakeview debut, here are nine businesses that should be on your radar. Plus, one area business that will soon be closing its doors.

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is in custody after police say he broke into homes of people who recently died, marking his second arrest for the same type of crime in three months. Peter Michael Petitti was arrested Sunday, Nov. 9, during a traffic stop and booked into the...

Familiar names and few new titles are coming to coming to Birmingham City Hall as Mayor Randall Woodfin begins his third term and redesigns his executive team. Reappointed to the mayor’s executive team are Cedric Spark as chief of staff, Ed Fields as chief strategist and senior advisor, Melissa Smiley, chief economic...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With the uncertainty of SNAP benefits and hundreds of thousands unsure when their next paycheck will come, more families than ever are relying on food pantries or trying to cut back on spending. But their number one priority: putting food on the table. So, we went...

Want a good excuse to slack-off raking leaves and bagging them this fall?. In this week’s Jefferson County Greenways monthly newsletter, the group recommended for people who love lightning bugs, butterflies, bees, bats and birds…to leave your leaves on the ground. Here’s why. From the newsletter:. “Leaves...

In a recent controversy, local tow companies have come under fire for their practices, which many community members describe as predatory and harmful. The issue came to light when a local resident shared his friend's experience on social media. The friend had paid for parking at a lot while they visited a bar, but...

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has unveiled a dynamic team of leaders poised to drive Birmingham's progress in neighborhood revitalization, public safety, economic opportunity, and education. The announcement includes both reappointments and new roles within the mayor's executive team, reflecting a blend of continuity and...