Josh Gauntt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - Runners are gearing up for the 130th Boston Marathon Monday, and some from central Alabama are running the race in memory of our good friend and former colleague Christina Chambers

April Watson recalls being thrown from mobile home during EF-4 tornado that devastated Holt community Published Apr. 28, 2026 at 6:05 AM GMT+2

) - Scary moments for a family in Shelby County this week after a lightning strike sparked a fire in their home. It's the quick actions of the homeowners that saved the day!

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - As WBRC has been reporting, UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt is taking a step back from the program after allegations of misconduct including abuse and racist remarks.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - For the first time, we're hearing from a former UAB softball player in the wake of allegations of mental and verbal abuse against softball coach Taylor Smartt.

) - WBRC is On Your Side trying to get answers after a historic cemetery posted a sign on the office door that says in part “closed for business,” leaving families in limbo.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC Families of loved ones buried at Zion Memorial Gardens were shocked to find a note on the business's front door on May 17 that said the cemetery was closed.

) -Multiple families have filed lawsuits after paying for headstones for their loved ones at George Washington Carver Memorial cemetery in Birmingham that they say never showed up. In one case, the wrong headstone was placed on a grave.

) - Strong winds on Monday toppled trees and brought down power lines around Central Alabama. The National Weather Service in Birmingham received more than 100 reports of wind damage. They say the path spanned about 300 miles.

) - The U.S. Coast Guard will officially cut the ribbon Friday on the new Training Center Birmingham-Southern (TRACEN), the new home of the Enlisted Training Center of Excellence on the