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Birmingham Police, Crime Stoppers asking for help solving armed robbery

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama are asking if you can help them find a suspect in an armed robbery. According to Crime Stoppers, the armed robbery happened on Nov. 3 at the bus stop at 20th Street South and 4th Avenue South. Detectives...

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Midfield shooting that injured 2 women was live-streamed, linked to Birmingham shooting

Why did investigators connect the Midfield shooting to an altercation?. Two women were injured in a shooting Monday night in Midfield, according to police. Officers responded around 10:45 p.m. to a home in the 200 block of 7th Street, where they found a 19-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds and a 15-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to her hand. Both received emergency treatment at the scene before being taken to a hospital.

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Cause of death pending for Jefferson County Jail inmate

What is the Sheriff’s Office investigating regarding Cook’s death?. A 61-year-old man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham died at a hospital Nov. 9 after jail nursing staff saw he was having a medical emergency, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

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Legendary Alabama bar is gone, but this hidden gem upholds tradition for outstanding burgers

If you loved the late-night burgers at Marty's Bar, it's time for a day trip to Irondale.

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Man Killed After Car Slams Into Utility Pole In Southwest Birmingham

A man driving alone was killed early Saturday when his car struck a utility pole in southwest Birmingham, and as of this week he still had not been publicly identified. The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the crash, which left the driver dead at the scene. According to WBMA, the...

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Fultondale man found dead after house fire identified

A 50-year-old Fultondale man was found dead after a house fire early Nov. 7, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. James M. Meredith was found in an upstairs bedroom after firefighters put out the fire at a home in the 1800 block of Donafred Road, the coroner’s office said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:44 a.m.

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Prosecutors to seek life without parole for man accused in death of Birmingham mother of 4

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Prosecutors said they will seek a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for Cedric Robertson, a man accused of kidnapping and killing a mother of four in Birmingham. Prosecutors made the announcement at a court hearing Monday morning. The decision is based...

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Birmingham firefighters respond to reported fire at abandoned elementary school

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to a reported fire at an abandoned elementary school Wednesday morning. A WBRC photographer on the scene captured photos and videos of firefighters on the scene of the old Elyton School on Center Street North. WBRC has reached out to Birmingham...

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No injuries reported in school bus crash in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a school bus crash that happened Tuesday morning. The crash happened on Springville Road near Huffman High School. A few students from Banks Academy were on board, however no injuries were reported. Police said another bus from Banks Academy picked up the...

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Miami man dies in Birmingham crash with utility pole

Why is the Birmingham Police Department investigating the crash?. A 41-year-old Florida man died after a single-vehicle crash into a utility pole in Birmingham, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Francisco Morales, of Miami, was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle. The crash happened in the...

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Near Birmingham Is Alabama's Laid-Back City With Affordable Living, Antique Shops, And Southern Charm

Home to more than 1.1 million Alabamians and counting, Birmingham anchors the largest metropolitan area in the entire state. More and more people are favoring suburban living though, opting to put down roots outside Birmingham proper. Situated about 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham, just a straight shot up Interstate 65, the suburb of Gardendale has certainly seen steady growth over the past several decades, and it's easy to see why.

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Family of Jaxon Bearden speak out following arrests in attempted robbery turned homicide case

The family of an Alabaster man shot and killed in late October is speaking out following several arrests in the case.

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Birmingham public camping ordinance now in effect

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham now has the authority to shut down homeless encampments from public property following the City Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday in favor of the public camping ordinance. “Every resident deserves safe, accessible public spaces, and we have a responsibility to protect them,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said. The Public […]

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A Multimillion-Dollar Downtown Birmingham Project Nobody Seems to Know About?

I think I have a pretty good handle on what is happening in Birmingham. I’ve been writing ComebackTown for nearly 15 years, talking with business leaders, public officials, and people involved in economic development. But something Senator Tommy Tuberville said recently at a prominent Birmingham civic club meeting caught...

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An Oyster Night in Birmingham: Where to Pull Up a Seat

There’s a particular pleasure in ordering a dozen oysters and having nowhere else you need to be. A little lemon, perhaps some mignonette, a good drink and a table of people who appreciate taking their time. And while Birmingham is several hours from the Gulf Coast, you don’t have...

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Wienermobile rolling into Birmingham: here’s how you can see it

Hot diggity dog—everyone’s favorite hot dog-shaped vehicle is coming to the Birmingham-area Nov. 14, 2026. If you want to get an up-close look at this 27-foot-long icon, here’s your chance. How you can see the Wienermobile around Birmingham. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile can be spotted around Birmingham...

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Hoover Police investigating after woman says she was shot at while driving

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - A Hoover woman said someone intentionally shot at her car Sunday night on Old Rocky Ridge Road, and now she is nervous to drive near her home. Hoover Police believe the projectile came from a BB gun or similar type of gun. The woman asked WBRC...

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New communal meat-and-three opens at 16th Street Baptist Church visitor center

A new communal dining spot, billed as a place where people can gather together and walk away as friends, has opened inside the new 16th Street Baptist Education and Visitor Center (1512 6th Avenue North). Called the Koinonia Restaurant, the space is designed to encourage locals and visitors to the...