James Giles

Birmingham

Anchor and Reporter at WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL)

Multimedia Journalist at KAUZ-TV (Wichita Falls, TX)

Reporter for WBRC Fox 6 News 📺|Bama State Alumnus 🐝| 1906 🤙🏾| 1898🔺| #bamastate #myasu

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Excitement builds as north Birmingham neighbors welcome Coca-Cola Amphitheater

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - What started as a sound check turned into a celebration Friday night as crowds from across Birmingham’s north side gathered at the brand-new Coca-Cola Amphitheater. For many residents in Druid Hills, Norwood, Fountain Heights, and Evergreen, it was more than just a concert test run—it was a moment of community pride. The evening buzzed with music, dancing, and laughter as neighbors explored the city’s newest performance venue.
Preservation of Willie Mays’ childhood home stalls amid logistical hurdles

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - Fairfield celebrated a milestone Thursday as city and state leaders—joined by representatives from Major League Baseball—cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished Willie Mays Park. The ceremony drew fans of the Hall of Famer and community members eager to honor his legacy. Yet, not far from the ballpark, another piece of Mays’ history still awaits its spotlight: the modest house where he spent his earliest years.
Alabama car buyers brace for higher prices as Trump tariffs take hold

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Car buyers across Central Alabama are starting to feel the effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs—especially when it comes to the cost of new vehicles. Local dealerships have begun rolling out “tariff-free pricing” promotions, offering what they claim are deals on vehicles unaffected by the new trade policies. But is that really a bargain? Industry experts say yes—at least for now.
Gen Z steps into politics with passion and purpose

1 week ago | wtvy.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Across the country and in communities here at home, Generation Z is quickly becoming a driving force in politics. From organizing rallies to running for local office, members of Gen Z are making their voices heard in ways that are reshaping civic life. Recent surveys show that Gen Z is more politically active than any previous generation at this age.
Gen Z steps into politics with passion and purpose

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Across the country and in communities here at home, Generation Z is quickly becoming a driving force in politics. From organizing rallies to running for local office, members of Gen Z are making their voices heard in ways that are reshaping civic life. Recent surveys show that Gen Z is more politically active than any previous generation at this age.
Willie Mays Park renovation honors baseball legend’s legacy in Fairfield

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One year after the passing of baseball legend and Fairfield native Willie Mays, his legacy continues to thrive — this time in the heart of the community that raised him. On Thursday morning, city and state leaders, along with Major League Baseball, will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Willie Mays Park in Fairfield. The celebration comes just ahead of MLB’s East-West Classic at historic Rickwood Field, a game held in tribute to Mays’ extraordinary life and career.
Shelby County residents hear from new voice on regional water board amid ongoing court battle

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the first time since a controversial state takeover reshaped the Birmingham Water Works Board, residents in Shelby County had the chance to hear directly from their new representative and get answers about what comes next for the utility that serves much of central Alabama.
Legal expert weighs in on manslaughter charge in Hoover shooting that killed unborn child

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As the community of Hoover continues to process the tragedy of a weekend shooting that left a mother injured and her unborn child dead, legal questions are emerging about the charges brought against the man accused of pulling the trigger. Police have charged 36-year-old Melvin Crumble with manslaughter and assault in the second degree in connection to the incident, which happened at a Walk-On’s restaurant.
Friends of Rickwood Field raising funds to protect historic ballpark before major MLB event

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - AsAmerica’s oldest professional ballpark prepares to step into the national spotlight once again, a local nonprofit is hoping the community will step up to help preserve its legacy. The Friends of Rickwood Field are working to raise $2,000 to purchase a new infield tarp just in time for a major event this Thursday featuring former Major League Baseball legends.
‘No Kings’ protests planned across Alabama as response to Trump administration’s actions

2 weeks ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Protesters across the country are preparing to take to the streets this weekend — and Central Alabama is no exception. The “No Kings” protests are set to unfold Saturday in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Jacksonville. The demonstrations are part of a national movement criticizing the Trump administration’s policies and recent actions, including a controversial military parade scheduled in Washington, D.C., which coincides with the Army’s birthday and President Trump’s.