Humane Society of West Alabama offering pet portraits with Santa

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Hundreds of people gathered in Tuscaloosa Wednesday to focus on the needs of Alabama’s children and what can be done to better address them. Tuscaloosa’s Promise hosted its 16th annual “Doing What Matters for Alabama’s Children” Conference. Although families play a...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Folks in Hoover could be getting a new bowling and entertainment center. Discussions are happening now to possibly bring in 810 Billiards and Bowling to the old Whole Foods on Highway 31. This could be the first 810 Billiards & Bowling location in the state of Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Pleasant Grove police say a man was arrested for enticing a minor. Police say Osiel Mendoza Guevara was arrested on Jan. 24 for enticing a minor child for immoral purposes. Guevara traveled to Alabama from Georgia, and police believe he connected with the victim online. He...

GREENE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Greene County is reeling from the news that Greenetrack is closing. Owner Luther Winn has declined to answer our calls and texts, but Eutaw leaders tell us the gaming operation is closed as of Feb. 1, and that leaves lots of unanswered questions moving forward.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Along the shoulder of Bristol Street near the Birmingham/Tarrant line, you’ll find a vacuum cleaner, Amazon Prime boxes, what looks like a washing machine, old tires and a ton of other household garbage. You’ll also see a “No Dumping” sign posted on a tree near...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s been over a year since historic flooding damaged homes and property in Hoover. One woman who’s still dealing with it had to move out of her home for safety reasons. She says the city needs to take care of it. When the heavy...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham’s mayor and city council came together Tuesday night for a swearing-in ceremony that was not theirs. They came to support and watch Chief Municipal Judge Andra’ Sparks give the oath of office to citizens elected in October to represent each of Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Fat Tuesday is just around the corner! Here’s a Cajun recipe that’s sure to get you in the spirit. 1/2 package Zatarain’s® Cajun Style Smoked Sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick. 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained. 1/2 cup...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Groundhog Day! You’ll need all of the rain gear today: Rain jacket, rain boots, poncho, and the umbrella. It’s going to be soggy and wet Groundhog Day. First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing widespread cloud cover across the Southeast with plenty of moisture spreading from west to east. Freezing rain and a wintry mix continues for parts of Texas, Arkansas, northwestern Mississippi, and into parts of Tennessee this morning. I would avoid travel in these areas today. Locally, we are dealing with scattered showers. Most of the rain on radar is light as it moves to the east. I would plan for wet roads this morning, but we could see some breaks from the rain before noon. Temperatures this morning remain chilly. The cold spots are in Marion, Winston, Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Cullman, and Blount counties where temperatures are in the mid to upper 30s. The rest of us are in the low to mid 40s. The good news is that we are all above freezing and should remain above freezing today. Freezing rain and ice will not be a threat for our area. Patchy fog can’t be ruled out in spots this morning, but nothing widespread or super dense. We are forecasting a 100% chance for rain today. Rain will likely increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon and evening. The evening commute will be nasty with wet roads, steady rainfall, and poor visibility. Please be careful as you travel back home this afternoon and evening. The flood threat today remains low, but I can’t rule out a few issues. Just remember to never drive through flooded areas. Rainfall totals will likely add up around an inch with higher totals possible in spots. Temperatures this afternoon won’t move up a lot. We are forecasting highs in the mid 40s. It could trend colder for areas northwest of Birmingham with highs in the upper 30s and lower 40s. If you have any evening plans, it’ll likely be raining with temperatures in the low 40s around 7-8 PM.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr is now sharing his thoughts on the retro-active inmate release law, and the confusion it has caused in the last three days. While he supports the effort to reintegrate reformed prisoners in to society, he is frustrated with the lack...

EUTAW, Ala. (WBRC) - The town of Eutaw is about to install a new camera on its 300-foot water tower, and it’s not just any old camera, but one that could potentially save lives in the next storm. Eutaw town leaders say they expect have it up and running...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says a woman who was shot and killed Tuesday night was pregnant. The victim has been identified as Corieonna Shantrice Hines of Birmingham. She was 24. Two children were also shot during the incident. Birmingham Police were called to the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you live in Hoover, you could be getting a new healthcare facility. There were hopes the medical facility could go in the old Sears location inside the Riverchase Galleria, but that is no longer an option. City leaders tell me the old Sears spot is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer City Schools is trying to hire more workers to help feed their students. Like many school systems, they’re experiencing a shortage of nutritional workers. “It’s a labor shortage everywhere and what we’re finding our biggest shortage here in Bessemer City Schools is in our...

From 9 am to 12:30 pm, a conversation will be had about the state of Black Men in Birmingham and ways to elevate our communities. The goal is to provide long-term solutions to the various issues affecting Black Men and the community overall.The event will include breakout sessions and safe spaces for men to answer the ultimate question…”what is next and how do we fix our communities?” From 2:00 pm to 6 pm, Young men (Middle & High School Students) are invited for workshops geared towards the next generation of Black Male leaders. Dynamic speakers from across the country will talk with young men about the journey of manhood, cultural identity, leadership, and the importance of education. Breakout sessions/workshops will cover the topics of conflict resolution, mental health/emotional intelligence, professional development/how to tie a tie, and career exploration. Registration is FREE.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Water Works Board approved more than $19 million in infrastructure improvement projects that will help provide water source backup and redundancy in the system and support economic development as part of Birmingham Water Works’ five-year strategic plan. Last week, the Board approved an...

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover Police are thanking residents for helping them potentially catch the suspect in a string of car burglary cases. At the start of the year, Hoover Police started investigating three car burglaries in the Royal Oaks Drive area. They were able to use security footage to get some images of the suspect. While his face was covered in the pictures, there were other clues for police.

WEST ALABAMA, Ala. (WBRC) - When we think of storm survivors we don’t often think about those with disabilities or those with functional challenges who need help. That adds a new layer of much-needed assistance for those struggling to get back on their feet since the January tornado in west Alabama. That’s why a FEMA leader will visit a few counties in the coming days to help those very people. When we talk about those with functional needs, we’re talking about those who may be pregnant...need sign language or someone who is in a wheelchair.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has $81 million in extra tax dollars to put to use from a recent budget surplus. City leaders approved a plan Tuesday on how to spend the money. Mayor Randall Woodfin said the city will use the surplus to invest in the community. He says a majority if the money will be spent on neighborhood revitalization.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says a search is underway for a missing kayaker on Bayview Lake. Star 1 helicopter and other personnel were brought in to aid in the search. Around 2:20 Monday afternoon, JCSO was notified by family members of 34-year-old Richard...