Former WBRC anchor works as producer on HBO documentary about Alabama’s prison system
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Former WBRC anchor Beth Shelburne worked as a producer on a new HBO documentary examining the serious problems within Alabama’s prison system, revealing that filmmakers’ research documented 1,377 people who died in state facilities during the six years of filming. The Alabama Solution takes...
Some Alabama driver’s licenses will have a flower on them if this bill passes:...
People with medical conditions that make it hard to communicate with police and first responders could request a designation on their driver’s licenses under a bill introduced for next year’s legislative session. Rep. Ontario Tillman, D-Bessemer, an attorney who taught special needs students in Alabama schools for...
Alabama Roadway Alert: Blackout Wednesday in Birmingham – Avoid I-65 and I-20 Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – Drivers across Alabama are being urged to use heightened caution this Blackout Wednesday, as one of the year’s busiest drinking nights overlaps with heavy Thanksgiving travel along key...
Events to honor 70th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Seventy years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus, several civil rights luminaries, including the descendants of those who helped organize, lead, and sustain the movement since 1955, will convene in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1–6, to commemorate the...
EDITORIAL: 70 Years After Rosa Parks, Courage Still Demands a Seat
Seventy years ago, on Dec. 1, 1955, a quiet but determined seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks’ arrest sparked a movement that would transform America — and the world. Four days later, on Dec. 5, the...
These Alabama Meat-And-Three Buffets Keep Collards, Cornbread, And Cobbler Coming
In Alabama, the tradition of meat-and-three buffets is more than just a meal; it’s an embrace of Southern hospitality. These dining spots are where collards meet cornbread, and cobbler tops it all off. Here are 10 places where you can indulge in this culinary heritage. Martin’s Restaurant- Montgomery, Alabama...
Police searching for missing man in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Larry Nelson, 70, was last seen Sunday in the 1700 block of Bream Drive, according to an MPD news release. Authorities said Nelson is known to walk in the area where he was last seen, and family members […] The post...
In-Depth Investigation: Alabamians Face Some of the Nation’s Highest Electric Bills – A Heated...
wbrc.com - 11/20/2025 09:22:00 PM. Alabama residents are grappling with some of the highest electricity bills in the country. With an average monthly bill of $173, the costs are attributed to the state's hot climate, severe weather, and the need to supply electricity to rural and heavily wooded areas. Alabama Power,...
Montgomery police make more than 500 arrests in 28 days
The Montgomery Police Department has had a busy month, responding to more than 13,000 calls for service.
Nick Saban’s motor company buys Alabama car dealerships for $151 million
The automotive group co-owned by former Alabama coach Nick Saban has just made another multi-million dollar acquisition. Dream Motor Group has acquired Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery for $151 million. According to a release, Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, a dealership advisory firms, brokered the...
