Birmingham AL

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...

The 78th National Veterans Day parade will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in downtown Birmingham. The Magic City was chosen by the Veterans Day National Committee to be a regional site for 2025’s celebrations. This year it is honoring the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The Birmingham Police Department's Special Operations Bureau has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public safety through a series of strategic enforcement actions. During the week of Nov. 3-9, 2025, the department's Special Enforcement Division made 51 arrests as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce crime...

The City of Birmingham will open a warming station in partnership with Jimmie Hale Mission on Sunday and Monday nights, November 9 and 10. The station will operate from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to expected freezing temperatures. The Jimmie Hale Mission at 3420 2nd Ave North will provide shelter and food for men, women,...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Birmingham pastor who has been making waves in the Christian music industry for years has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Pastor Mike McClure Jr., founder of Rock City Church on Valleydale Road, was recently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song for the single...

Lethal Means Safety is a program that's preventing suicides among veterans, and military members, as well as first responders. The Birmingham VA is using LMS, and a new SAFER Together campaign to help prevent suicides and offer additional support to veterans and their community members. For more information about...