Birmingham AL

Every November, our nation pauses to honor those who wore the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It signifies who we are as a nation. Here in Birmingham, it’s also a part of who we are as a city.

More than 23,000 households in Birmingham are experiencing delays in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. The city has launched the BHAM READY website. This site provides information on food, utility, and financial assistance. It also lists ways to donate.

Ready to embark on a delicious journey through Alabama’s hidden culinary gems? As a self-proclaimed expert in the art of Southern comfort, I invite you to join me on this mouthwatering adventure. From Birmingham to Tuskegee, these ten secret spots serve up authentic dishes that will make your tastebuds...

On October 13, 2021, Ronald W. Nichols Jr., a foreman from St. Clair County, Alabama, responded to an emergency at a Jefferson County job site. While overseeing his crew during the installation of industrial equipment, Nichols intervened when a team member became trapped under a heavy gearbox. He managed to lift the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Police are investigating a homicide on 32nd Street North Saturday morning. Birmingham police said the homicide happened on the 3200 block of 32nd St. and officers are on the scene. This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information comes into the newsroom.

A man died after he was shot in an Ensley neighborhood Saturday afternoon, the city’s second homicide in five hours. The investigation began about 3:15 p.m. when the victim showed up at Birmingham Fire Station 16 in the 2000 block of Avenue K. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service rushed...

WASHINGTON — When UPS Flight 2976 crashed in Louisville Tuesday night, killing at least 13 people, including all three crew members, the heartache was all too familiar to some in the UPS community. “I can tell you exactly where I was for Flight 6, Flight 1354, now Flight 2976,”...

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Residents near Mill Creek in Shelby County are raising alarms over the diminishing water levels of their cherished spring-fed sanctuary, claiming the decline is due to extensive groundwater pumping. Jack Dudley, a local resident, expressed concern, stating, "A big concern of mine is the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Students at EPIC Alternative Elementary School will transition to remote learning next week following the discovery of a natural gas leak near the school. Birmingham City Schools said gas service to the school has been turned off, and students are safe. During the closure, academic...

A new chapter in Birmingham dining begins today as Lapeer Steak & Seafood opens its doors at The Hardwick on First Avenue South. The restaurant, led by Co-Executive Chefs Blake Hartley and Andy Long, reimagines the timeless joy of dining through the lens of a modern steak and seafood house—where prime cuts meet...