FOOD & DRINK

MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. — An animal control officer made a feathered friend when he rescued an owl from a Mountain Brook, Alabama, home. Watch video of the rescue in the player above. Officer Preston Sloan found the captured critter hanging around in some garden netting. Working carefully, Sloan cut...

ADAMSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - An Adamsville neighborhood is dealing with some unwanted guests causing some serious headaches on their property. Several wild hogs have taken over Casonya McClammy’s yard just off Hannah Court. She posted a video on Facebook showing the hogs making themselves at home. “These are not...

Are you ready to kick off your summer with a bang? Join me this Memorial Day Weekend at Munchie's on 5th for the hottest brunch day party in the city! Palate for Culture and Happy Hour Hoochie are bringing you an event you won't want to miss.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It's the end of an era at The Birmingham Zoo as two of its longtime residents are preparing to say farewell. Gio and Farley are the zoo's beloved sea lions that have been in Birmingham for about 15 years. However, in a few days, they'll be moving to a new home in a different region of the country. The Birmingham Zoo says the move is what's best for the sea lions.

Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 4 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., join Vulcan Park and Museum for Vulcan’s 119th Birthday Bash. Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with music by DJ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — If you are hitting the road for this long Memorial Day weekend, expect some company. All signs are pointing to a near record number of travelers ready to hit the road. Memorial Day is seen as the unofficial start of summer and if the numbers are accurate, it can’t come soon […]

I'm excited to announce an amazing event happening this weekend that you do not want to miss! Uptown Sunday Comedy featuring Mo Williamz will be taking place on May 28th at 4pm at the Uptown Jazz Lounge located at 2250-B 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.

If you're looking for a Memorial Day weekend party that's going to be lit, then look no further than the We Outside Pool Party!👙💦 Happening this Sunday, May 28th, at 615 8th Ave W in Birmingham, AL, this event will feature Fattmacc performing live, doors opening at 4 pm, and a whole bunch of other fun activities.

The remodel of a Walmart Supercenter in Hoover is now complete. A reopening is scheduled for 8 a.m. Friday at the store at 5335 U.S. 280. There will be a celebration for customers at the newly refurbished store, and the unveiling of a community-inspired mural by local artist Joel Bullock.

Zydeco, the legendary Five Points South live music venue and restaurant, has been acquired by Birmingham native Arthur Hood from previous owner Layne Flourney. Established in 1989, the popular late night spot will soon be announcing plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary. A Five Points Mainstay. For the past three...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Each Thursday on CBS 42 Morning News, we highlight a local food truck. On May 25, Callejeros Latin Food visited us.

In parts of the South, there's a unique flower that grows in the middle of moving water. The Cahaba lily, also known as the shoals spider-lily, typically blooms for just a few weeks in late spring. And one of the world's largest populations is thought to be among the rocky shoals of Alabama. Mary Scott Hodgin of member station WBHM took a canoe trip to see the flowers up close.

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WSFA) - The top four chefs who will compete in the upcoming 2023 Alabama Seafood Cook-Off competition along Alabama’s Gulf Coast have been announced. This is the event’s 8th year of cooking up a seafood winner. Alabama Gulf Seafood says the finalists include chefs from...

Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Memorial Day this year? Look no further than the 2nd Annual Midnight Memorial Day Run! Join us in person on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 11:59 PM (CDT) at Alchemy 1024 20th St S. 104, Birmingham, AL 35205 for a night of fun and fitness.

Bessemer Farmer's Market is this Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Bessemer Recreation Center 100 14th Street Highway 150 Bessemer from 8 am till 12 pm. This Saturday they welcome Solcial Veg with Vegan food to Bessemer Farmers Market. And Yoga at 8:45. This market is so healthy (except for the cake). Eggs, produce, burritos, gifts, chow chow, plants and more.

Attention all Hiphop and R&B fans! This weekend, we are excited to present the "For the love of Hiphop and R&B Tour" at Bosses Private Lounge. The event will take place on Saturday, May 27th at 9:00 pm, located at 201 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard South, Birmingham, AL 35233.

Ken Berg, the director of the Birmingham Boys Choir, leads the junior and senior students during a Birmingham Boys Choir rehearsal at Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Vestavia Hills on May 6. For 50 years, the Birmingham Boys Choir has entertained audiences at their spring and Christmas concerts, along...

SMOKE Bistro is the newest stall at the Pizitz Food Hall in downtown Birmingham. Helmed by Chef Raquel Ervin, the proprietor of Panoptic Catering and SLIDE Café, SMOKE Bistro sports a menu of barbecue meats and sides. Those familiar with Ervin’s work will know her company Panoptic Catering or...

HOOVER, Ala. — Crystal Gayle Dorion, a 37-year-old mother of two, was devastated when a doctor told her she would never walk again. “They told me I needed to make our home handicap accessible and that this was going to be my new life,” Dorion said. Determined to...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A former employee contracted by UAB went tosocial media to express concerns about sterilization processes in the hospital but UAB disagrees with the allegations. Alessandra Nicholson was contracted to work in UAB as a sterile processing manager. She said within the first week of working in...