Birmingham area Chick-fil-A locations offer free chicken sandwich, test new cold-brew coffees
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Birmingham area are kicking off the new year with two new cold-brew coffees: iced cold brew and cream cold brew. Both are available in caramel, vanilla and mocha flavors, as well as plain. Now through Jan. 31, select locations will test the...
1 person shot on Oak Grove Road in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are on the scene of a shooting. Police say one person was shot in the 1200 block of Oak Grove Road Wednesday, Jan. 14. We will update this story when more information becomes available. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google...
2 new nail salons open in greater Birmingham
Birmingham and Hoover each have a new nail salon to take advantage of, perfect for a fun experience with friends or a solo spa day. Located in Hoover’s Knox Square, Le Esthetique opened officially Dec. 6, 2025, but its grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place Friday, Jan. 16 at 11AM.
Elementary student taken to hospital after fall during drama rehearsal
OAK GROVE, Ala. (WBRC) - An elementary school student is being treated after he was injured during drama rehearsal. According to Jefferson County School officials, a boy took a serious fall during drama rehearsal at Oak Grove High School on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13. @bradytalbert #BREAKING An elementary student is...
5-month-old, father injured after car shot at in Tarrant
TARRANT, Ala. (WBRC) - A family of six says they are grateful to be alive after someone opened fire on their car over the weekend while four children were in the back seat. Bullet fragments struck a 5-month-old baby in the eye, and the father was grazed by a bullet.
Birmingham residents urged to prepare home for freezing temperatures
The temperatures in Birmingham are expected to dip below freezing for the next few nights, which could lead to some headaches at home if proper preparations are not taken.
17-year-old in custody after being found with a gun at McAdory High School
MCCALLA, Ala. (WBRC) - A 17-year-old is in custody after he reportedly brought a gun to school. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that shortly before noon on Monday, Jan. 12, School Resource Officers (SROs) found that a student at McAdory High School had a gun. The sheriff’s office...
Moore Oil to convert more than 20 stores to ExtraMile
Moore Oil Co. will convert more than 20 of its Chevron Food Mart locations in the Birmingham, Alabama, area to ExtraMile-branded stores, Pleasanton, California-based ExtraMile announced Tuesday. “ExtraMile is excited to expand our brand in Alabama and even more so with a trusted franchisee like Moore Oil that has...
U-Haul driver faces serious punishment for illegal acts in neighborhood: ‘This is not going...
"We're [going to] investigate these sites." U-Haul driver faces serious punishment for illegal acts in neighborhood: 'This is not going to be tolerated' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Fairfield strenghthens police department, contract with Jefferson County has ended
The City of Fairfield police department contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has ended, and the Fairfield Police Department is now self-sustaining. Fairfield entered the agreement in 2019 to receive enhanced law enforcement protection from JCSO. The contract with the sheriff’s office provided Fairfield...

















