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The city has a lot on the agenda on Tuesday, including voting to invest millions in the Birmingham Fire Service this year. These funds will help in a big way if approved, as many firefighters here need help in the…

Irregular showers until Wednesday, even more abundant Thursday Updated: 4:44 PM CST January 30, 2023…

Barbara Shores, daughter of legendary civil rights lawyer Arthur Shores, said she was shielded from much of the horror growing up in the 1950s and 1960s on Birmingham's 'Dynamite Hill' . The community of Smithfield earned its ugly…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 17-year-old man has died following an early morning shooting in Birmingham.Birmingham Police were dispatched to Nekoma Drive following a report of a person being shot shortly after midnight. Upon arrival,…

Hello everybody! It's Monday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox to update you on the most important things happening locally. But first, today's weather: Cloudy and warmer. High: 63 Low: 47. Are you tired of mingling with all the…

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham Police Department (BPD) Chief Scott Thurmond have both weighed in on the death of Tire Nichols by multiple police officers in Memphis on January 7.Newly…

BIRMINGHAM goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has claimed he was racially abused in yesterday's 2-2 FA Cup draw at Blackburn. The 32-year-old Philippines captain reported it to referee Keith Stroud, who briefly interrupted the game. 2Neil Etheridge…

Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was allegedly the target of racial slurs from a supporter during the FA Cup tie at Blackburn.A visibly upset Etheridge was seen talking to referee Keith Stroud after team-mate Jordan James equalized in…

A Birmingham man has a warning about buying tickets for entertainment events online. Todd Wheeles claims he was scammed for Saturday's screening of "Hamilton" at the BJCC. Wheeles said he, his family and friends…

Graffiti advertising what the SPLC calls "White Nationalist Hate Group" in Birmingham Updated: 7:13 PM CST Jan…

The group currently in talks over a major investment in Birmingham City is led by ex-Motorola and Microsoft executive Jeremy Dale.The talks were confirmed by the Championship club in a statement on Wednesday, when it said "discussions have…

A local organization shines the spotlight on restaurants and food trucks: it's time to dive into Birmingham Restaurant Week. Birmingham Restaurant Week is a 14 year old tradition. While some businesses have…

In 2022, the Birmingham Police Department began noticing a frightening trend, an unprecedented number of robberies targeting the Hispanic community. BPD tells WVTM 13 that at least 40 attacks targeting the group…

Winter Restaurant Week kicks off in Birmingham Updated: 05:13 CST Jan 26, 2023 …

A construction worker was shot dead during a robbery at a house being renovated in Ensley on Wednesday night, Birmingham Police say.The shooting happened just after 7pm in the 1400 block of 27th Street in Ensley.The construction crew was…

The community mourns the loss of former Senate Speaker Tom Birmingham, who died on January 20, 2023, aged 73. Mr Birmingham represented Revere in the Senate after he was elected to the seat in 1990. He succeeded Senator Fran Doris as…

Birmingham school's robotics team prepares for field trip to Florida Updated: 7:39 PM CST Jan 24, 2023…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you're planning on going to the Magic City Classic, it's going to be a smoother ride for years to come. Graymont Avenue will soon be completely repaved.It won't cost the city a penny - all funding will come…

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mashonda Taylor, executive director of Woodlawn United, to the Birmingham Water Works Board.Taylor replaces Chris Rice, the former chairman of the board of directors…

When Rafeka Hossain came to Birmingham from Bangladesh to start a master's degree in public health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in December 2021, she and her husband had no transportation. As a result, they…

Birmingham boosts number of firefighters with hiring incentives Updated: 7:58 PM CST Jan 23, 2023…

Body of the article "I had to forgive them, because I didn't want to carry that hatred in my heart." –Sarah Collins Rudolph Sarah Collins Rudolph was 12 on September 15, 1963, when dynamite planted by members of the Ku Klux Klan…

The Gadsden theater had an excellent performance at the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, announced last week.This year's awards recognize top regional productions, touring shows and more with premiering performances between October 1,…

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WIAT) - Birmingham Police Department have arrested two suspects in connection with a Friday night shooting that injured a man and a 9-year-old girl. According to the BPD, Jonathan Ellington, 21, was arrested…

Hello everyone. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your Birmingham Daily host — back in your inbox with everything worth printing on what's happening in town. But first, today's weather: Partial sunshine. Top: 51 Bottom: 31. 📢 I am looking for…

January 21, 2023 - NBA G League - Birmingham Squadron Press releaseBIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Zylan Cheatham's four-foot hook shot with 33.7 seconds left proved to be the game-winner as the Birmingham squad edged the league-leading…

FOR FOUR MONTHS NEXT SUMMER. A BEACON HILL CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION AND FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE STATE SENATE, HAS PASSED. THOMAS BIRMINGHAM IS 73 YEARS OLD. THE DEMOCRAT SERVED AS PRESIDENT…

A fatal shooting at a Birmingham apartment complex has been ruled justifiable.Jayvonne Banks was shot and killed on January 11 at the Adona Apartments on Aspen Run.When police arrived they found a man with a gun at…

The search for teams is underway to challenge Narbonne for City Section basketball supremacy this season, and two teams came forward Friday night to pick up victories in rivalry matches.Fairfax (12-9, 7-0), starting to show improvement…

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your Birmingham Daily host. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. But first, today's weather: A few showers in the afternoon. High: 55 Low: 45. Are you tired of mingling…