The brutal kidnapping and murder of 20-year-old Mahogany Jackson, a young mother from Birmingham, Alabama, has left her family shattered and the community outraged. On Feb. 25, 2024, Jackson sent a chilling message to her family: “I’ve been kidnapped. Send help. Don’t call.”. By the next morning,...

One person is in custody after a shooting and standoff in Hoover. The Hoover Police Department says officers were called to the 1900 block of Rime Village Drive just before 11 a.m. on January 10, 2025 on reports of a person shot. When officers arrived, they found a man armed...

Evans Meats and Seafood Inc., a regional distributor of meat and seafood, will be staying in Birmingham but moving to another part of the city. The current warehouse is at 617 21st Ave. West, just off Finley Boulevard, north and west of downtown. If you purchase a product or register...

While the state of Alabama expected light snow on this chilly Friday, many Birmingham-ians were still shocked to wake up to a winter wonderland in The Magic City. Snow days call for bundling up, making snowmen and of course, taking photos before it all melts away. Our team has been...

Wendy’s opened its newest location in Calera Wednesday. The restaurant, located at 121 Supercenter Drive, is owned by Clarence Bailey of Bailey Restaurant Group. “We see our new restaurant as more than a building, but a place to better connect with the community while serving Wendy’s fresh, famous food,” Bailey said. “We’re excited to celebrate with Calera and look forward to serving this wonderful community for years to come.”

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham man has been arrested and is facing robbery and attempted murder charges after an incident at an apartment complex in Hoover. Police responded to the Lorna Place Apartments on Treeline Court around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2025, after reports of an armed robbery.

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A scathing state audit of some of the City of Homewood’s financial policies and credit card activity in the last few years faults the city council and city managers for ineffective internal control policies and oversight, saying those helped create the opportunity for the city’s then finance director to embezzle almost $950,000.

More than six years have passed since a 20-year-old man died in a barrage of gunfire on Birmingham’s Valley Avenue, and police and family have not given up hope of finding the killer or killers. Kijuan Harrell, a 20-year-old graduate of Pinson Valley High School, was shot to death...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Many people stayed home Friday to enjoy the snow, but some, like first responders and employees in retail and restaurants, had to work. One such business open Friday was the Piggly Wiggly in Homewood. The store had a delayed opening and closed around 4 p.m. Until...

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Residents of Alabama are being urged to assist in the search for a Georgia woman, Markia Woods, who left her home earlier this week and has since been confirmed safe but remains physically unaccounted for. Authorities believe Markia may currently be in Birmingham.

Snow fell across the Birmingham area early Friday morning, making roadways dangerous, with officials urging residents to avoid travel if possible. The National Weather Service in Birmingham reports the winter storm dropped 2 inches of snow and sleet at its office. By mid-morning, the precipitation changed to rain in Birmingham....

A water main break that affected UAB and surrounding areas Thursday has also caused a road closure. The Birmingham Water Works says a 24 inch main is broken between 3rd Avenue S and 13th St, impacting the area between 1st Ave S and 6th Ave S and along 13th Street S.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning!. The First Alert Weather Day continues through Saturday morning for an impactful winter weather event. THE NEXT 24 HOURS: A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain continues this morning. We have reports that many of our bridges are impassable. By late morning...

Rain continues across portions of east and south Alabama this afternoon, but most of the wintry weather has exited the state. There were some fairly impressive snow totals today across central and northern Alabama, ranging from 2-4″ in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham metros, to as much as 6″ near the Tennessee River! Here are some specific snowfall reports from across the area:

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police are conducting an investigation after a man suffered life-threatening injuries in an early morning shooting Thursday. Officers arrived to the 1100 block of Stoneridge Rd. around 2:35 a.m. and found a man inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries. […]

A Hartselle man was reported missing after he was last seen at a hospital in Birmingham, the police department said.

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Authorities in Shelby County issued a public service announcement Thursday addressing a drug known as "pink cocaine." The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said there has been a rise of the street drug in the United States and gained notoriety following the death of singer Liam Payne.

A Birmingham-area Democrat is seeking a national seat that could bring renewed attention to a state that has not been a stronghold for her party in decades. State Senator Merika Coleman today announced her candidacy for treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. Coleman, who lives in Pleasant Grove, touts her...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A Birmingham police officer had quite the time during Friday's snowy weather. @abc.3340 A Birmingham police officer had quite the time during a snow day. The officer enjoyed a sledding lesson from Highland Park residents ❄⛄ See more snow day fun at the link in our bio! #alabama#alabamanews#birmingham#birminghampolicedepartment#bpd#snowday#snow#sleigh#sledding#sled♬ original sound - abc.3340.

From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Though many roads in the Birmingham metro area have become more passable as today’s rainfall turned snow to slush, multiple agencies are warning drivers of the threat of black ice overnight into tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing in the area around 4 a.m., possibly getting as low […]