Alabama Symphony Orchestra hosting 28th annual Symphony in the Gardens
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free concert at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The 28th annual Symphony in the Gardens event will start at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. The concert is organized by Symphony 30, a volunteer organization that supports the Alabama Symphony...
Hueytown Paw Palooza promises a tail-wagging good time for all ages
HUEYTOWN, Ala. - Dog lovers and their furry friends gathered for the 7th Annual Paw Palooza & Wiener Dog Races on Sunday. The event, held at Hueytown City Park, was a free community celebration open to well-behaved, leashed dogs and their humans. The highlight of the day was the wiener...
Miles Big comeback derailed at Circle City Classic
The Cutoff News Sports coverage is brought to you by American Cheerleading Centers Home Of The Bama All Starz, Lawson State Community College, Kimbrell Grocery, & Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Miles erased a 17-point deficit in the second half and looked to be in position to earn its first win...
Alabama Theatre 2025 holiday film series: Dates, movies, times, tickets
Deck the halls and get your tickets. The Alabama Theatre‘s holiday film series returns in 2025, with 16 screenings planned for Dec. 12-22. Christmas classic and seasonal gems are on the agenda at the historic venue in downtown Birmingham. The annual series is beloved here — with screenings of...
Calera Police warns drivers against parking in handicap spaces, loading zones
CALERA, Ala. - The Calera Police Department is issuing a warning to drivers who are parking in handicap spaces and loading zones at shopping centers. "These spaces aren't just convenient spots. They're essential for those who depend on them," the department said in a Facebook post. The department said drivers...
Birmingham Police issues stern warning against street racing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Police Department is issuing a stern warning to drivers, advising against street racing, in a new Facebook post. The post read, "Just street racers? Street racing is not only dangerous, it's illegal, and it often leads to other crimes." The department shared three photos, including...
Irondale celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with bilingual book walk
IRONDALE, Ala. - The city of Irondale marked Hispanic Heritage Month this month by unveiling a bilingual edition of "The Rainbow Fish" along its Storybook Walk. Each page of the book is displayed in both English and Spanish, offering a unique cultural experience. The initiative is part of the Irondale...
Fiesta celebrates Hispanic culture with unity and diversity in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Fiesta, Alabama's largest celebration of Hispanic culture, returned for its 23rd annual festival on Saturday, bringing together a diverse crowd in Birmingham. This year's theme, "Que No Pare La Fiesta (Don't Stop the Party)," emphasized unity and togetherness, continuing the tradition of honoring...
Better Business Bureau: Tips to strengthen your passwords, protect yourself from cybercriminals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With so much of our lives happening online, experts say having strong passwords is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cybercriminals. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that one of the biggest mistakes people make is reusing the same password for multiple accounts. If hackers...
Community unites for 2nd Annual Congenital Heart Walk in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 2nd annual Congenital Heart Walk in Birmingham brought the community together to honor Heart Warriors lost and celebrate those still fighting congenital heart defects (CHDs). Participants, including heart families, bereaved families and supporters, walked side by side to show that no one faces...

















