Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Seasick Records opened on Nov. 3, 2013. Owner Dan Drinkard described the past 12 years as being “nonstop.” “I feel like I haven’t stopped moving for 12 years,” Drinkard explained. “In a great way, but also in a little bit of an exhausting way. I think that when we opened, I […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Students at Legacy Prep Charter School in Birmingham had a wonderful time picking out winter coats today ahead of next week’s much colder temperatures. The free coats were a partnership between FedEx Cares and Operation Warm. FedEx employee volunteers helped students find their perfect...

CALERA – Two weeks ago, members of the Calera Police Department responded to a call concerning a theft at Walmart. Both suspects were located with the help of the U.S. Marshal Service and arrested in Montgomery by the Marshals Fugitive Task Force. After the initial report of the incident,...

Birmingham council members would gain more power over the city’s spending priorities under a proposed bill from a state legislator and former mayoral candidate. State Rep. Juandalynn Givan has prefilled a bill for the next legislative session in January to give the city council more authority over the city’s budget.

A suspect sought for six months in the 2024 shooting death of a man in Bessemer is in custody. Timothy O’Neal Lacey Jr., 21, is charged with murder in the slaying of 21-year-old James S. Bowen Jr. Bessemer police detectives obtained the warrant against Lacey on May 6. He...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Strong to isolated severe storms are expected to impact parts of central Alabama tonight, bringing gusty winds and hail as a cold front moves through the region, according to the National...

In Birmingham, local business leaders are supporting residents affected by the recent suspension of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Mayor Randall L. Woodfin called for community assistance, prompting several business owners to contribute. David Dyer, CEO of Harvest, a medical waste management company,...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With the government still shutdown and the trickle-down effect its having, it can take a big toll on your mental health. WBRC is On Your Side looking at how all the uncertainty can impact your well being. If you are a federal worker who missed a...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A teenager in Birmingham who is known for giving back to others says he needs your help. Ethan Hill is the founder of Ethan’s Heart Bags4Blessings. The organization serves people who have no place to live by giving them supplies to help them survive on the streets.

The 2025-2029 Birmingham City Council has released committee assignments, which will be for a term of two years. Most notably, the number of committees has been consolidated, and two committees will have co-chairs. BUDGET AND FINANCE. Clinton P. Woods, Chair. Wardine T. Alexander. Crystal N. Smitherman. COMMUNITY...