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Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, serving BBQ again: ‘We’re still kicking’

After several weeks of inactivity, Irondale’s Golden Rule Bar-B-Q is back to serving sandwiches. On Thursday, the restaurant’s long-time General Manager Sammy Derzis provided an update on social media. Golden Rule began selling sandwiches and beverages from a food truck. “We’re out in the parking lot with the...

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Suspect in Magic City Classic shooting caught with gun when he went to find phone: police

Dre’Shawn Thomas, 19, was shot nine times in the shootings that injured several others.

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Birmingham neighbors raise safety concerns as former Carraway Hospital demolition continues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As demolition continues at the former Carraway Hospital site in Birmingham, some nearby residents are raising concerns about debris, dust and other issues they say have affected their neighborhood. The former hospital is being torn down to make way for The Star at Uptown development. But as crews continue working, neighbors […]

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Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

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Charnita and Jason Horton bet big on Black wealth in Alabama

Charnita and Jason Horton have spent years building businesses together. Now they own the building, too. The entrepreneurial couple and television personalities have acquired a nearly 15,000-square-foot commercial property in Birmingham, Alabama, that will serve as headquarters for Just Tax Pros, a new tax preparation, training, recruiting and entrepreneurial development company founded by Charnita Horton. The 14,990-square-foot property at 8315 1st Avenue North officially changed hands in September.

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2 Mobile County residents among 4 facing murder charges in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WALA) - Two Mobile County residents are among four people arrested in connection with a robbery that turned deadly in Birmingham. Breona Marshall, 19, of Theodore, is facing felony murder charges. Jamaries Robinson, 20, is facing capital murder charges in the death of an Alabaster man. The shooting...

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Alabama Power Cut Down His Old-Growth Oaks While the Condemnation Lawsuit Was Still in Court!

Alabama Power cleared 200-plus yards of Fenn Church's Calera oaks during an active condemnation appeal, raising questions about landowner notice rights.

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Birmingham Man Charged With Murder in Midtown Killing of 43-Year-Old Brian Keith Lowe Jr.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 37-year-old Birmingham man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a homicide that occurred Sunday,…

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After years of delays, Birmingham changes course on Ramsay-McCormack building

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Despite years of presiding over the court order directing the City of Birmingham to construct a new building at the site of the historic Ramsay-McCormack building, Circuit Court Judge Marshell Jackson Hatcher seemed surprised to see Mayor Randall Woodfin walk into her courtroom Thursday. She also seemed surprised to have City Attorney Nicole King ask permission for the mayor to address the court. When the curious judge finally allowed the mayor to speak, over the objection of plaintiffs attorney Antonio Spurling, what he had to say, surprised business owners WBRC talked to who were waiting to hear when vertical construction would finally begin.

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17-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Halloween Night Shooting in Birmingham Leaves One Dead, Eight Injured

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and possession of a machine gun conversion device following a Halloween…

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Bessemer Police asking for help after woman found dead in apparent hit-and-run

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer Police are asking the public for help after a Fairfield woman died in an apparent hit-and-run. Police said 34-year-old Arkeisha Allen was found dead just after 9 p.m. Monday along 4th Avenue SW, near Alabama STEM Education and across the street from the Bessemer, AL Elk’s Lodge #721.

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

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AmFirst purchases land for new Alabaster branch

ALABASTER — AmFirst has acquired 7.59 acres of land in Alabaster for the creation of a new branch off Highway 119. The new AmFirst Branch is planned for Shelby County off of Highway 119, north of the intersection of Thompson Road. The Alabaster location will mark AmFirst’s fourth branch to open in Shelby County, following existing branches in Inverness, Calera and Pelham.

Alabaster, AL · 15h

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City of Birmingham sues owner of 3 Five Points South properties, asks for buildings to be declared public nuisances

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has sued the owner of three Five Points South properties and are seeking to have them declared as public nuisances. Officials said the lawsuit was filed Nov. 5 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and identifies properties at 1923 First Avenue South, 1922 Second Avenue South, and 110 20th Street South. City officials said they are asking the court to require the demolition of the structures at the owner’s expense and appoint a receiver to take control of the properties and address the hazardous conditions.

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Birmingham leaders host 2nd State of Homelessness summit

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham city leaders say they are working to reduce chronic homelessness by 40%. A report shows 40% of people who come through the city’s system are homeless for the first time. Leaders and advocates believe they can solve this problem. Through partnerships and programs, they are committed to getting it right.

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Another Big Ten coach takes shot at SEC

He made the comment after his team became bowl eligible.

Birmingham, AL · 17h

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People caught in two Methodist Home Care data incidents have until Feb. 2, 2027 to claim up to $52.50 in cash or up to $5,000 in losses

People whose private information was potentially involved in the October 2024 and May 2025 data security incidents at Methodist Home Care have until Feb. 2, 2027 to file for a cash payment of up to $52.50 or reimbursement of documented losses of up to $5,000. The settlement is pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson […] The post People caught in two Methodist Home Care data incidents have until Feb. 2, 2027 to claim up to $52.50 in cash or up to $5,000 in losses appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Very Cold Air Mass Could Bring First Real Freeze to Alabama Including Huntsville, Birmingham, and Florence Next Weekend With Lows Near 29

ALABAMA — A very cold air mass for this time of year could settle over the Deep South late next week, with the coldest air compared to normal centered right over Alabama. The latest GFS model shows Saturday morning, November 14, starting in the upper 20s across North Alabama, with freezing temperatures reaching as far south as Montgomery and Auburn. The event is still about eight days out, and one model run does not make a forecast, but residents with outdoor plants or pets should start thinking about a plan.

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Alabama Frost Alert: Temperatures Near Freezing This Weekend

Saturday night temperatures could threaten sensitive plants as some areas dip below freezing.

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Birmingham Personal Injury Law Firm Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP Announces Rebrand to Farris Riley Injury Law

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2026 / Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP, a Birmingham-based personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Alabama, has officially rebranded as Farris Riley Injury Law. The new name reflects the firm's continued focus on representing individuals and families affected by serious accidents, injuries, and wrongful deaths.