Vigil in held in Birmingham for woman shot and killed by ICE agent
Alabama 50501 held a vigil to mourn Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Good's photo was hung up in Five Points South with a string of lights, white roses, and the American flag. "That shouldn't happen in our country. She leaves...
Alabama doctors can now apply for medical cannabis permits: These 9 cities can have...
Physicians can now apply to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners for permits that will allow them to recommend medical marijuana products. The board announced it is accepting applications now that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has issued licenses for dispensaries, a key step after more than two years of...
Birmingham police report violent crime down in 2025
The BPD said it achieved an 87.3% homicide clearance rate in 2025 which means most of the homicide cases were solved through arrests or case closures.
Shelby County authorities seek help finding missing 15-year-old
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 15-year-old Valdemar Sosa, who has been reported as a runaway by his family. Sosa, a Hispanic male, was last seen at his home in Sterrett, Ala. He is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds.
100 tutors needed now for Birmingham’s youngest readers—how to sign up
When Airen first began tutoring sessions with Mr. Charles, she was nervous to start her reading journey. Now, she eagerly races to the school library to read every page aloud to the person who believed in her from day one. Moments like this happen every day thanks to STAIR of...
Where to get healthy, free food in the Birmingham metro this year
The Jefferson County Family Resource Center will give out healthy food boxes to community members in Birmingham and Bessemer throughout 2026. The food distributions are about building community, said Carrie Buntain, executive director, Jefferson County Family Resource Center. Through a partnership with Grace Klein...
Alicia Escott Lumpkin qualifies for House District 60 race
Community advocate and public servant Alicia Escott Lumpkin officially qualified Thursday to run for Alabama House of Representatives District 60, placing her name on the ballot for the May Democratic primary and formally launching the next phase of her campaign. While the campaign has been building momentum for...
This Alabama Neighborhood Eatery Proves You Don’t Need A Big Menu To Stay Busy
Some places thrive by keeping things simple, and Niki’s West in Birmingham proves it every day. You walk in for meat-and-three comfort and end up planning your next visit before dessert. The line moves fast, the smiles are real, and the flavors taste like they have been perfected over generations. If you love...
Residents of Mobile, Birmingham join those protesting deadly ICE shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — It is the video that has played across screens countless times over the past 24 hours, igniting anger, debate, and opinion. The moment 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good attempted to pull away from ICE agents on this snowy street in Minneapolis. A split second later, shots...
2 shot in Fairfield, 1 in custody
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Two people were shot in Fairfield Thursday, Jan. 8, according to Fairfield Police. Authorities say a man and woman were shot in Fairfield city limits before being assisted by Birmingham Police at Warrior Road and Avenue L. Fairfield Police say there is one person in custody...

















