Birmingham AL

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin took the spotlight during Monday’s meeting of the Central Alabama Water board of directors as he chastised members for operating behind a veil of secrecy. The mayor said he went to the meeting, the first since the board appointed Jeffrey Thompson as the utility’s chief...

ABC 33/40 News - 11/21/2025 09:41:07 PM. The news of Melva Langford's passing, widow of former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford, has been a topic of much discussion in recent days. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin issued a statement, praising her dedication to public service and her community. The Birmingham City...

The Birmingham Police Department announced the arrest of Stephan Trainer, 24, of Birmingham, Ala., on charges of capital murder related to the death of Marion Cedric Poole. The incident took place on June 16, 2025, in the 4000 block of Avenue H. Trainer was apprehended without incident on Nov. 20,...

State Representative Kenneth Paschal expressed his gratitude Monday to the Business Council of Alabama, BCA, for endorsing his reelection campaign to serve a second term in the Alabama State House of Representatives. “I am honored that the Business Council of Alabama recognizes my voting record and the values I...

Randall Woodfin officially began his third term as Birmingham's mayor.

FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - A Fultondale family received help from volunteers on Tuesday after a tree crashed through their roof. Storms moved through the area early Tuesday morning. The Herrera family was awakened by strong winds then a tree came through the roof of their home. Paola Herrera was in...

A man was stabbed near Elmwood Cemetery on Tuesday, according to the Birmingham Police Department.

A Chinese restaurant that has served patrons for more than 13 years is closed. Hunan Garden, at 1851 Montgomery Highway in Hoover, shut its doors earlier this year. The restaurant phone number has been disconnected, and Google lists it as permanently closed. Hunan Garden offered a menu of Chinese fare...

Some U.S. cities consistently rank low in terms of happiness, with residents facing poor health, high stress, and limited opportunities for improvement. Poverty, weak community support, and economic decline are common threads that run through these areas. These factors demonstrate how profoundly local conditions...

Since Bayonet opened earlier this year, it has earned the loyalty of seafood lovers, cocktail connoisseurs and—according to CBS Mornings—solo diners. On a recent segment, CBS News correspondent and Alabama native Jan Crawford headed to Bayonet to get the scoop on why solo diners keep coming back. Why...