Iconic Alabama restaurant earns spot on list of the most nostalgic places
The Food Network recently released a list of “50 nostalgic eats that will inspire your next road trip,” and a beloved Alabama restaurant that’s been in business for more than 100 years was among ‘em. The Bright Star in Bessemer is the oldest family-owned restaurant and...
Fultondale PD: 5th grader shot during physical altercation between 2 women
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - A fifth grader was shot during a physical altercation among two women Monday evening in Fultondale. Authorities were called to the Chapel Creek Apartments in Fultondale Monday evening. According to Sgt. John Tanks with the Fultondale Police Department, two women were in a physical altercation
How A Birmingham Teaching Farm Is Changing The Community Through Food—Starting With Its Youngest...
Driving along I-20 through downtown Birmingham, you might be surprised to find a 3-acre city block of gardens—something that feels out of place against the urban skyline. Neatly planted plots and raised beds grow tall with rows of seasonal produce and blooms, peach trees sag with ripe fruit, and eager students are hand
‘Cyber attacks are no longer rare’: A look into breaches, what to do
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common across Alabama and the country, impacting government agencies, businesses, schools, and everyday residents as experts warn cyber criminals are growing more sophisticated in how they target personal information. Over the past two years, severa
Firefighters respond to kitchen fire at Gyros Cafe in Center Point
This story was written by Brady Flanigan, editor of the Trussville Tribune. Grayson Valley, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — Gyros Cafe at 5608 Chalkville Rd., experienced what owners described as a small kitchen fire last week stemming from a grill station tipping over after the table supporting it became unstable. According to the s
6 new businesses in the Birmingham area this week
It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new cult favorite coffee shop coming to Birmingham to a custom hat shop at The Summit, here are six businesses that should be on your radar. Now...
Gas prices jump in Birmingham, topping $4 a gallon as national increases continue
Drivers in Birmingham are seeing another jump at the pump, with gas prices climbing past the $4 mark. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Birmingham has risen 12.3 cents over the past week, now sitting at $4.03 per gallon. That’s up 27.7 cents from a month ago and a steep $1.32 highe
Tuscaloosa Educator Recognized During AKA Regional Conference
A Tuscaloosa principal was honored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® at the South Eastern Regional Conference.
Center Point names first police chief as city begins building its own department
CENTER POINT, Ala. — The City of Center Point has taken a major step toward creating its own police department, appointing Zandral Washington as the city’s first police chief. City leaders say this is the beginning of a long process to move toward more local control over policing,...
Man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of beloved Auburn grad at Trussville home
A Trussville man has been charged in a March shooting that left a beloved 22-year-old woman dead. Jeffrey Scott Towers, 54, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Whitney Harlow Robeson, Trussville police announced Monday. As of Monday evening, Towers was being transported to the Jefferson County Jail for...

















