Birmingham AL

Fiesta, Alabama's largest celebration of Hispanic culture, is set to return for its 23rd annual festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 8 p.m. at Linn Park in Birmingham. This year's theme, "Que No Pare La Fiesta (Don't Stop the Party)," emphasizes unity and togetherness. Since its inception in 2003, Fiesta has...

Birmingham’s soul food scene simmers with decades of tradition, each dish carrying the deep flavors and rich history of the South. These restaurants aren’t just places to grab a meal – they’re community hubs where families gather, stories are shared, and comfort is served in generous portions.

Lapeer Steak & Seafood, a “boutique dining, bold flavors” restaurant in Alpharetta, Ga., is making the leap to Alabama. A Birmingham location of Lapeer is in the works, with an opening planned for Nov. 3 at The Hardwick, 2308 First Ave. South, Suite 104. Lapeer will be among the first few tenants to open at the...

A popular Birmingham-born street food franchise is hitting the road. Aww Shucks, born five years ago in a food truck on a hot summer day in the Magic City, has sold its first franchise in Newnan, Ga., about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. The store is expected to open next...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed Wednesday night in what Birmingham police described as a domestic-related homicide as 40-year old Denise Tolbert of Birmingham. Tolbert’s family is absolutely devastated; CBS 42 spoke with the victim’s oldest sister...

Starbucks announced this week it was closing up to 1% of its locations as part of its “Back to Starbucks” revamp. “Our goal is for every coffeehouse to deliver a warm and welcoming space with a great atmosphere and a seat for every occasion,” CEO Brian Niccol wrote in a blog post. “During the review, we identified...

Midfield PD expanding, investing in new technology. Midfield PD expanding, investing in new technology.

HOMEWOOD, Ala. - Charles Hargrove, 57, of Birmingham, has been arrested in connection to a shooting investigation on Lakeshore Parkway. Homewood Police took Hargrove into custody this morning. He faces charges of attempted murder, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm and two counts of shooting into an...

FAIRFIELD, Ala. - Fairfield City Schools has made significant strides in its educational performance, climbing from an F rating to a C+, according to Superintendent Dr. Regina Thompson. "When I first came on board, Fairfield City Schools was at an F rating. Today, we’ve climbed to a C+, and we...

A crash report details what led up to an ATV accident that killed two adults and injured seven children.