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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.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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Demopolis woman killed in Calera crash

CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - A Demopolis woman is dead after a crash in Calera on Tuesday night. Calera Police and Fire responded to a collision on Highway 70 near Publix with multiple injuries. Police said one person died as a result of the crash and the Shelby County Coroner identified...

Calera, AL · 19h
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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...

Hoover, AL · 13h
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Man killed while attempting to change flat tire on I-459 identified

A man was killed when attempting to change a flat tire on Interstate 459 South on Monday morning, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Pelham Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Illegal Reentry, Gun Possession

A Pelham man who was previously deported received 21 months in federal prison for illegal reentry and possessing a stolen handgun, officials said.

Pelham, AL · 1d

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19-year-old arrested after shooting injured 2 teens in Bessemer

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A 19-year-old has been charged in connection to a shooting that injured two people in Bessemer Monday night. According to police, a call came in around 6:47 p.m. Monday about a shooting along Granville Avenue. a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, were waiting for a car that drove up to them. Police did not specify whether one person or multiple people were in the car.

Bessemer, AL · 13h

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 14h

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15-year-old grazed, 21-year-old in critical condition after shooting in Midfield

MIDFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured two in Midfield on Monday night. According to Midfield Police, the shooting happened around 11 p.m. along 7th Street. Police said the shooting was connected to a previous fight that had happened. A 15-year-old girl was grazed in the...

Midfield, AL · 1d

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Fairfield residents react as company buys vacant Walmart property for planned data center

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - A company planning a data center in Fairfield has bought property in the city. According to property records, Patmos bought the former Walmart property off Aaron Aronov Drive. Past reporting shows Patmos is planning to build a co-location data center in Fairfield. Neighbors said they don’t...

Fairfield, AL · 11h

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The Change From HABD to Birmingham Housing: A 90-Year Legacy Enters a New Chapter

For nearly a century, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been part of the landscape of Birmingham, providing affordable housing to generations of residents and helping shape the communities they call home. Now, as the organization approaches its next chapter, it is preparing to leave behind a name...

Birmingham, AL · 7h

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‘You definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night’: Bessemer leaders discuss jail improvements

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders in Bessemer said the city jail needs improvements as they weighed concerns about its shifting structure and mold inside the building Tuesday morning. “I’m pretty sure no one wants to go to jail, but you definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night out there,” said...

Bessemer, AL · 1d

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Shelby County judge denies temporary restraining order requested by Alabama Power against landowner

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Shelby County Judge has denied the restraining order that Alabama Power requested against landowner Fenn Church. The company had requested for Church to be ordered to stay 300 feet away from clearing crews. Church’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the temporary restraining order. This motion was granted Tuesday […]

Shelby County, AL · 1d

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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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 […]

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Alabama Weather Alert: Thanksgiving Storm Risk Nov. 18–24

Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile and Tuscaloosa drivers should monitor major highways.

Alabama · 1d

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Playoff Football Preview: Rebels head north

The first round of the playoffs is in the books, and eight Under the Lights teams are still alive and back at it in the second round. Here's a quick look at the second-round games. Vestavia Hills (8-2) at Sparkman (8-2) Date: Friday, Nov. 13. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Sparkman...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 1d

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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New ‘Opportunity Zones’ could spark economic development in Birmingham neighborhoods

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new round of “Opportunity Zones” is coming to Alabama, including the city of Birmingham. City leaders said the designations could mean new businesses for some of the city’s most struggling neighborhoods. Birmingham received all 25 census tracts it requested. The tracts include...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Homeless encampments targeted in new public camping law

The Birmingham City Council approved a public camping ordinance Tuesday aimed at clearing out homeless encampments while also providing support to unhoused residents who have been living on the streets. The move came just days after the city’s 2026 State of Homelessness Summit, in which city leaders and advocates reiterated...

Birmingham, AL · 1d