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Huffman Middle School gains in-school grocery store for students, their families

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Students at one Birmingham Middle School now have easier access to fresh food. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, school leaders cut the ribbon on a new in-school grocery store at Huffman Middle School. According to Birmingham City Council representatives, the store covers approximately 300 square feet and will operate during the school year. The store will allow Huffman students and their families to shop for fresh produce, eggs, bread, pantry staples and other goods for free. “Tod...
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‘Building community, building the future’: Irondale opens new public library

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Irondale is celebrating its first new building in over 50 years, according to Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. On Saturday, Oct. 11, the new Irondale Public Library opened to the public. Described as a 16,000-square-foot facility, the city says it marks a major milestone in the commitment to expanding educational and community resources. Per the city, the $8.6 million project began on April 18, 2024, with a community groundbreaking. Now, it is complete, and everyone...
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Alabama veterans embark on Honor Flight

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Veterans were honored on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in an Honor Flight, which departed from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. An Honor Flight is described as a way to celebrate veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C., to see the monuments that have been built in their honor. The American Legion Post 255 sponsored the October Honor Flight, which included two World War II veterans, as well as fifteen Vietnam War veterans, according to an organizer with the Amer...
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Moody Police K-9 receives new bullet, stab proof vest through donation

MOODY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Moody Police Department’s K-9 has received a donation from a national organization to help stay safe in the field. Deke serves as the K-9 for the Moody Police Department and thanks to the non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., Deke is even safer in the field. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has donated a bullet and stab proof vest to Deke. The vest is even embroidered with the sentiment, “honoring those who served and sacrificed.” According to the organization’s website,...
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‘Capture the arena’s amazing history’: BJCC asks fans to share memorabilia, collectibles to help celebrate 50th anniversary

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center Complex (BJCC) is asking for your help as they prepare to celebrate 50 years. The BJCC is asking fans to share memorabilia and collectibles to help celebrate the Legacy Arena’s 50th anniversary. Organizers say this can range from newspaper clippings to programs to old ticket stubs. Since it opened in 1976, the BJCC has served as a venue for artists like Elvis Presley, Prince, Elton John, Whitney Houston, Cher, Stevie Wonder, Le...
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Hispanic culture, heritage celebrated, shared at Fiesta Bham 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - People got the chance to experience music, culture and delicious food this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 27, if they stopped by Linn Park to visit Fiesta Bham. Fiesta Bham, per their organizers, is Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage. Since its creation in 2003, organizers say that the annual event has worked to celebrate, and educate, thousands of attendees across the Southeast about Alabama’s growing Hispanic community. “Through an enchanting ble...
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Birmingham VA holds Memorial Ruck march, honoring veterans lost to suicide

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Veteran Affairs (VA) Health Care System hosted a Memorial Ruck march in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness month on Friday, Sept. 27. The Birmingham VA Clinic served as one of two locations in Alabama to host the march. The other was held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. The Birmingham VA Health Care System, local businesses and veteran advocate organizations worked together to host the march, which honored all of the veterans and mil...
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USPS kicks off 113th year of Operation Santa

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The United States Postal Service (USPS) has kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, which marks the programs 113th year. USPS Operation Santa invites children and families across the United States to start writing and sending their letters to Santa Claus. The program connects letter writers with generous individuals and organizations who can help fulfill holiday wishes. This year, USPS says participants can fulfill wishes from multiple people within a single...
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‘To honor, recognize and not forget’: Birmingham VA unveils permanent tribute for prisoners of war, those missing in action

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center has displayed a permanent, moving tribute to honor prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action.According to the American Legion, National POW/MIA Day falls on the third Friday of September each year. Across the country, it is a way to honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the United State’s POWs and those still missing in action (MIA). Per the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the day was established in 19...
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‘One amazing night’: Birmingham theatre community to take part in fundraiser to end Alzheimer’s

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A group of people are coming together to perform a special one-night-only event to help raise money for research into ending Alzheimer’s. The event, FINDING THE LIGHT: An Evening of Song & Storytelling Benefitting Alzheimer’s Association Alabama Chapter, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. It will be at the Terrific New Theatre at 2112 5th Avenue North. The group, FINDING THE LIGHT, consists of members of the Birmingham theatre community. According to the invit...
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Shelby County Sheriff’s Office launches program to help provide opportunities to inmates

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office launched the I.G.N.I.T.E. program on Thursday, Sept. 4, making them the fifth site in Alabama to host the program. I.G.N.I.T.E. stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the program is through the National Sheriffs’ Association. Its mission is to transform lives through education, rehabilitation and second chances. The program provides comprehensive educa...
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Pelham gun shop partners with suicide prevention initiative for military, veterans and first responders

PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A gun shop in Pelham has signed onto to partner with a suicide prevention-based initiative which offers an additional layer of support for military, veterans and first responders (MVFR). S.A.F.E.R. Together stands for Storing Ammunition and Firearms to Enhance Resilience Together. It launched in June 2025. According to the S.A.F.E.R. Together website, the initiative aims to assemble, protect and maintain and network for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) to provide MVFR’s a v...
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American Village to display over 100 flags as part of initiative to honor veterans lost to suicide

MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Village has been designated as the Semiquincentenial Celebration Capitol in Alabama for America’s 250 birthday. As part of that, the American Village announced they will participate in “Operation We Remember.” Alabama’s “Operation We Remember” is described as a “powerful statewide initiative” which honors veterans lost to suicide. According to the American Village, “Operation We Remember” includes participants from colleges, high schools, community groups a...
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Jefferson County Department of Health beginning weeklong observance of International Overdose Awareness Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is beginning a weeklong observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) starting Monday, Aug. 25. The official International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31.According to the JCDH, IOAD is a global campaign held annually to raise awareness about overdose, remember those who have been lost and promote evidence-based strategies to prevent further tragedies. As part of the observance, JCDH has placed purple flags...
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Jemison High School receives $30K grant for computer equipment

JEMISON, Ala. (WBRC) - Jemison High School (JHS) has a received a grant for new computer equipment for their IT program. The grant is from A+ College Ready in the amount of $30,000 and was secured by Brooke Elliott-Elrod, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Engineering teacher at Jemison High. According to representatives, Elliott-Elrod had to attend a 40-hour training session this past summer to be able to be eligible for the grant. The computers purchased with the grant money will reporte...
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Pentatonix to visit BJCC for Christmas in the City Tour

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three-time Grammy Award-winning and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix has announced their Christmas in the City Tour, and it includes a stop in the Magic City. Pentatonix will be at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC on Thursday, Dec. 18. The show will start at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. Pentatonix Patreon members will be offered a special presale on Monday, Aug. 18 and th...
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Alabama National Cemetery Support Committee honors 80th anniversary of V-J Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery hosted a Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at Committal Shelter 3 on Thursday, Aug. 14.“Popularly known as The Greatest Generation, we take this time each year to remember the spirit and determination of those who served in theaters of war, as well as those on the home front who supported their efforts,” said Support Committee Chairman Eldon Woodie. “It is incumbent upon us to keep that spirit and their memory alive...
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Wallace State Community College opens Winston County Community Learning Center

WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center. Wallace State representatives say the learning center is a facility that community and state leaders envision as a catalyst for future growth. “I have a vision for Winston County, and this is the beginning,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics. “Who knows what we can achieve together over the next 10 years, because we...
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Parkwood Road Bridge in Hoover closed for repairs

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - The Hoover Police Department is sharing news about a road closure that went into place on Tuesday, July 29. According to a Facebook post shared by Hoover Police, the Jefferson County Department of Transportation has closed Parkwood Road so as to remove and replace the existing superstructure on the Parkwood Road Bridge over Shades Creek. The County said this section of road could be closed for several weeks. Hoover Police say that from Highway 150, the closure begins at the...
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Hoover restaurant to offer deal on National Chicken Wing Day, if guests participate in unique tradition

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - National Chicken Wing Day is Tuesday, July 29, and a local restaurant is offering a deal at their Hoover location, but only if guests participate in what they describe as a “quirk,” which dates to the restaurants founding.Jefferson’s is an Alabama based restaurant with its first location being in Jacksonville. Since then, it’s opened 30 more locations across five states. They credit wings as being what put them on the map, according to their website, and they also have a un...
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Birmingham organization wins international award for literacy project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham organization focused on serving the community, especially children, has earned an international award for their 2025 service project which promotes reading for children. This win marks the first time the organization has ever received the award. The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham is an organization with a mission to move the city forward. The Birmingham chapter was founded in 1917 and is the world’s largest Kiwani club, according to a representative. Each year,...
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United Way of Central Alabama hosts Day of Mentoring

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - United Way of Central Alabama’s J. Mason Davis Leadership Society (JMDLS) hosted their second annual “Day of Mentoring,” at Girls, Inc. on Saturday, July 26. Local students in seventh, eighth and ninth grade were invited to the free event. Sponsored by Regions, the “Day of Mentoring” is designed to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of leaders, according to the JMDLS. The event had four different hands-on workshops which covered topics like financial manag...
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Markets across the state celebrate Sweet Grown Alabama Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, celebrated Sweet Grown Alabama day on Saturday, July 26. Eight locations participated in Sweet Grown Alabama day: the city of Albertville Farmers Market, the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market, the Market at Pepper Place, the Monroeville Market Days Farmers Market, the Northport Farmers Market, the Farmers Market at Killen Park, the Town of Berlin Farmers Market, the Tuscaloosa River...
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Birmingham celebrates opening of the Smithfield Public Art Walk

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham, local artists, community stakeholders and cultural stewards collaborated to unveil the Smithfield Public Art Walk on Saturday, July 26.Located between Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd and 5th Street North, and across the street from A.H. Parker High School, the city of Birmingham describes the Smithfield Public Art Walk as a “vibrant, walkable outdoor gallery celebrating the neighborhoods past, present and future.”Representatives for the city of B...
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