Homewood neighbors say flooding remains biggest concern as city cracks down on dumping
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A pile of dumped debris near the Kenilworth Bridge in Homewood sparked frustration among residents and city leaders this week, but for many neighbors who live nearby, the trash is only part of the story. The larger concern, they say, is what happens when heavy rain...
Blasting to begin this summer for Costco site in Irondale
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Blasting for the site of the future Irondale Costco will begin in summer 2026. In June, city leaders answered questions for neighbors who live near the development. For construction to start on the state’s sixth Costco, crews will need to blast the site. Irondale Mayor James...
Swimming safety experts urge prevention after 3 drowning deaths in 2 weeks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three drowning deaths in two weeks have prompted swimming safety experts to remind the public that such tragedies are preventable. During those two weeks, a 20-year-old died at Oak Mountain and a 12-year-old and 10-year-old died at Turkey Creek. Kristin Canan, Mountain Brook YMCA executive dir
Only in Birmingham: The ‘Bama Butter Chicken’ you can’t get anywhere else
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham, meet your newest craving on 20th Street South. ‘Curry Up Now’ has officially landed near UAB at 450 20th St. S., bringing Bay Area-born Indian street food, with a Birmingham-only twist, right into the neighborhood. The chain started in 2009 as a food truck...
18-year-old found shot to death in Jefferson County
A 19-year-old man was found shot to death Wednesday night in Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Haversham Drive at approximately 9:06 p.m. on June 17 after receiving a report of a person who had been shot. When deputies...
Tornado watch issued for West Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Birmingham on Thursday, June 18, from 7:55 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This warning applies to Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties. West Alabama weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying?
13-Year-Old Shot, Seriously Injured in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was shot early Thursday morning. According to the Birmingham Police Department, East Precinct officers were dispatched shortly after 3 a.m. to the 1100 block of Carnation Drive on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived,...
Birmingham Mayor responds to death of two inmates at City Jail
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is responding to two in-custody deaths at the Birmingham City Jail this month. In a new statement, Woodfin is identifying one of the deceased differently than the name first released by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office (JCCO). We first reported that the JCCO identified the inmate..
Bull Moose Tube to acquire Hanna Steel Corp.
Bull Moose Tube Co., a manufacturer of steel pipe and tubing products, has reached an agreement to acquire Hanna Steel Corp. The company will operate as a division of Bull Moose Tube. Based in Hoover, Ala, Hanna has tube production facilities in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Pekin, Ill. It also operates...
Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s vehicle involved in crash in Druid Hills neighborhood
A sheriff's vehicle with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department (JCSD) was involved in a crash with another car on Wednesday, June 17. Birmingham Fire & Rescue confirmed that one person was injured in the crash on 24th Street N and Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. They were taken to Brookwood Hospital for treatment.
