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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The city of Birmingham is celebrating the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, a new venue with a capacity of over 9,000, located near the former Carraway site. Friday, the amphitheater opens its doors to the public for the "Sunset Soundcheck," allowing visitors to explore the space before its first official show. Jay Wilson, Senior Vice President of Booking at Live Nation, expressed excitement about the new addition to the city.
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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The City of Birmingham has successfully acquired a crucial 4.5-mile stretch of abandoned rail line along Valley Creek, marking a significant step forward in the Valley Creek Rails-to-Trails project. This acquisition, finalized on Wednesday, is part of a larger initiative to create a 36-mile trailway connecting communities across Birmingham.
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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A city-funded organization in Birmingham is under fire after displaying obscene language at a local farmers market. Urban Alchemy, chosen by the city to address homelessness, crime, and street conditions, set up a tent at East Lake United Methodist Church with profanity prominently displayed, disturbing church and community members. Photo of Urban Alchemy tent at farmers market.
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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The City of Birmingham is committing nearly $2 million to upgrade the police department's body camera system and other safety enhancements. The investment will fund the leasing and use of Axon devices and services, which include body cameras, in-car video systems, officer safety plans, technology assurance plans, and Taser plans.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Major League Fishing (MLF) has responded to a lawsuit field against the league following a tragic boating crash in April. MLF, Flint Davis, and Gary Holcombe are all defendants in the suit filed by the estate of Joey Broom. Broom died in the April 16th incident, which involved a Nitro bass boat piloted by Davis colliding with a center console operated by Holcombe.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The city of Birmingham has extended its moratorium on automated car washes for another 90 days following a public hearing at the city council. Community members had the opportunity to voice their opinions on the matter, with no speakers opposing the extension. One resident expressed concerns about an automated car wash located just 15 feet from their residential property, citing issues of noise, traffic, and safety.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The countdown is on for the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, set to take place in Birmingham in just over two weeks. The games are scheduled from June 27th through July 6th. City leaders are eagerly anticipating the event, which promises to bring national exposure and a positive economic impact to the area. The city is nearing its enrollment goal of 8,500 participants, with approximately 7,500 currently registered.
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2 weeks ago | 
birminghamtimes.com | Olivia Gauthier
By Olivia Gauthier | ABC 33/40A new chapter is unfolding in Birmingham’s Southtown community as city leaders officially cut the ribbon on a revitalized senior housing complex, aiming to dismantle long-held stigmas around public housing. The project, first announced in 2018, marks a significant step forward for the area. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and The Benoit Group emphasize that the development is about more than just construction.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As summer arrives, the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) and local community activists are urging parents and children to remain vigilant and safe. With rising temperatures, crime rates often increase, but Birmingham's numbers are currently tracking lower than the same time last year. Assistant Public Information Officer De'Rell Freeman of the BPD highlighted some concerning summer crime trends, including drinking and driving and an increase in youth carrying firearms.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new chapter is unfolding in Birmingham's Southtown community as city leaders officially cut the ribbon on a revitalized senior housing complex, aiming to dismantle long-held stigmas around public housing. The project, first announced in 2018, marks a significant step forward for the area. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and The Benoit Group emphasize that the development is about more than just construction.
