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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Ala. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is expected across northern Alabama, with mild air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Maple Street Biscuit Company has closed its doors after years in downtown Homewood. The restaurant, part of a chain that has been owned by Cracker Barrel since 2019, has been in the location of the former Holler & Dash at the corner of 18th Street and 28th Avenue in Homewood, was […]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - All of Jefferson County’s International Baccalaureate (IB) students will soon be under one roof. The New Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School will open for students March 2. For the first time, students from both the Pleasant Grove campus (Grades 6-8) and the Irondale...

Leaders from the cities of Trussville, Mountain Brook and Homewood, alongside Jefferson County officials, announced a significant federal and state investment Tuesday aimed at advancing long-planned regional infrastructure improvements across eastern Jefferson County. The projects include the expansion of Deerfoot...

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Birmingham metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...

Jane Lynch of “Glee” and Kate Flannery of “The Office” are teaming up for a cabaret show that combines music and comedy, and its coming to Birmingham. “The Trouble with Angels” show will be at the Alys Stephens Center’s Jemison Concert Hall on March 1. Tickets range from $59 to $89 for the 7 to 9 p.m. performance and...

CHELSEA, Ala. (WBRC) - The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Alabama on Monday because of dry, windy conditions – weather that helps wildfires spread. Chelsea Fire and Rescue reports that a wildfire started Sunday around Highway 11 and Oak Mountain State Park. Chelsea...

A Calera man charged in the shooting death of his 23-year-old girlfriend claims he accidentally killed her when he unholstered his gun to put the weapon on the nightstand. Noah Reed Hendricks is charged with murder in the Feb. 12 shooting death of Jennifer Tori Talley, a beloved pre-K teacher. The couple had lived...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that took place on Wednesday, Feb. 18. According to Birmingham Police, officers were called to the 300 block of 78th Street South in the South Eastlake neighborhood at 11:48 p.m. on a report of a person shot.

The 2026 edition of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list highlights companies that are excelling in employee satisfaction, work environment, benefits and career advancement. This year, five Alabama-based companies earned a spot on the prestigious list, showcasing the state’s growing role in providing...