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Buck Creek Festival returns after a year off due to COVID-19

Buck Creek Festival to return with modified 1-day event in November

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
After its October cancellation due to weather, Helena’s Buck Creek Festival will return with a free, one-day makeup event on Saturday, Nov. 14.

New in the Neighborhood

From a movie screen to a weight room, Onelife Fitness Lee Branch is now open in the former AMC...

New sports club opens in former Lee Branch movie theater building

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM CDT
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By Jeh Jeh Pruitt
From a movie screen to a weight room, Onelife Fitness Lee Branch is now open in the former AMC Classic Lee Branch movie theater building.

News

Snow Hinton Park

Crews finish final setup for 55th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 6:43 AM CDT
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Crews finished final setup Friday ahead of the 55th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts, set for Saturday and Sunday at Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa.

Rising Star

Zaylee Shehan

Rising Star: Zaylee Shehan

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Zaylee, congratulations on all you do and for being this week’s Rising Star.

Events

Buck Creek Festival returns after a year off due to COVID-19

Helena’s Buck Creek Festival canceled for 2026

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Helena’s Buck Creek Festival has been canceled for 2026 because of weather.

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Sweet Grown Alabama Day at the Market at Pepper Place

Hurricane Isaias: Birmingham-area events canceled, postponed or rescheduled

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Several events across Alabama have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled as Hurricane Isaias brings severe weather to the state.

Events

The Haunting on 24th Street

Halloween pop-up bar ‘The Haunting on 24th Street’ opening in Birmingham

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
A spooky good time is headed to Birmingham this fall! The creators behind the popular Christmas-themed pop-up bar Miracle on 24th Street are bringing their first-ever Halloween concept to the Magic City.

Rising Star

Juan Carlos Mendoza

Rising Star: Juan Carlos Mendoza

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Juan Carlos, congratulations on all you do and for being this week’s Rising Star.

Events

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Enter if you dare: 10 haunted houses across Alabama to brave this October

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Enter if you dare! Spooky season has officially haunted Alabama, and these 10 haunted houses are serving up chills, thrills and scream-worthy frights all October long.

Community

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk 2026

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk returns to Birmingham

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
The annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk returns to Birmingham this October, bringing together families, advocates, and neighbors to celebrate, inspire and uplift individuals with Down syndrome.
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Rising Star: Kendall Kerr

Rising Star: Kendall Kerr

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Kendall, congratulations on all you do and for being this week’s Rising Star.

Community

Magic City Classic Parade 2025

WBRC 6 News to broadcast Magic City Classic parade live

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
WBRC 6 News is proud to sponsor the annual Magic City Classic Parade, giving viewers a front-row seat to the biggest pre-game celebration of the year.

Food

Birmingham’s Johin’na Named One of Yelp’s Best New Restaurants

Birmingham restaurant recognized as one of Yelp’s ‘Best New Restaurants’

Updated: Sep. 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Birmingham’s culinary scene continues to gain national acclaim, and one local modern Japanese restaurant is now in the national spotlight.

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Rising Star: Brady Kirk

Rising Star: Brady Kirk

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Brady, congratulations on all you do and for being this week’s Rising Star.

News

U.S singer Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, England, Sunday, June 29,...

Dolly-themed Magic City Pop-Up Plaza, Picnic at Railroad Park happening this weekend

Updated: Sep. 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The Pop-Up Plaza will take place from 4-7 p.m.

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Rising Star: Brynlee White

Rising Star: Brynlee White

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Brynlee, congratulations on all you do and for being this week’s Rising Star.

News

Colombian musician brings Caribbean sounds to Birmingham during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Colombian musician brings Caribbean sounds to Birmingham for Hispanic Heritage Month

Updated: Sep. 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM CDT
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By Marcos De Paula
“Desde la Raíz: El Caribe en Conexión” will be presented Friday, September 18, at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in downtown Birmingham.

Community

Better Business Bureau of Central & South Alabama Shred Day

WBRC 6 News to sponsor Shred Day in Birmingham

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 10:18 AM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Protect your identity and safely dispose of your sensitive documents at the upcoming Shred Day in Birmingham, presented by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central & South Alabama.

Community

Retired Marine’s cleaning of veterans’ graves raises

Retired Marine’s cleaning of veterans’ graves raises awareness of neglected historical Birmingham cemetery

Updated: Sep. 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Mike Dubberly
Retired Marine Sgt. Kenneth Means visits Shadow Lawn Memorial Park every couple of weeks to clean up the gravesite where his wife’s uncle, a Vietnam veteran, is buried.

Rising Star

Peyton Givens

Rising Star: Peyton Givens

Updated: Sep. 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Peyton, congratulations on all you do and for being this week’s Rising Star.

News

Dewontis Groomster, Jr. was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, a rare genetic condition...

Alabama boy with rare genetic condition meets woman whose bone marrow donation saved his life

Updated: Sep. 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Elise Kidd
A 5-year-old Alabama boy met the bone marrow donor who saved his life for the first time after Children’s of Alabama organized a meeting.

News

The first Birmingham Football Classic took place on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Legion Field....

Birmingham Park and Recreation addresses heat concerns from inaugural football classic

Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Birmingham Park and Recreation addressed fan concerns about extreme heat and other issues during the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic, which took place Saturday at Legion Field.

New in the Neighborhood

Jourdin Crawford, a defensive lineman on Auburn University’s football team, started giving...

A young athlete’s success brings life-changing aid to Birmingham families through The Greedy House

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Jeh Jeh Pruitt
The Greedy House is New in the Neighborhood, but its mission was established long ago: To identify needs and provide assistance with available resources.

News

Funny faces made from recycled egg cartons for kids diy craft project. Creative paper pulp...

Tuscaloosa launches first Recycled Art Contest

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Elise Kidd
The competition invites community members of all ages to turn their everyday waste and recyclable materials into original works of art for the contest. It encourages participants to rethink what they’re throwing away by transforming recycled, reused or repurposed materials into original artwork.

News

Cullman Christkindlmarkt from the ferris wheel in December 2024

Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt in the running for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town: Here’s how to help it win

Updated: Aug. 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Elise Kidd
Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt is an annual tradition inspired by Cullman’s German heritage

Events

Breast Cancer

Sistah Strut Alabama celebrates 15 years supporting women battling breast cancer

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 1:18 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Birmingham’s Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies Sistah Strut is marking its 15th anniversary with a morning of movement, community and life-saving resources.

Events

Revvin' 4 Research

Revvin’ 4 Research returns for 18th year to support breast cancer research in Alabama

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
The 18th Annual Revvin’ 4 Research ride benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is set for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

News

Jonas Brothers announce 'The Burning Up Tour All Over Again' at Legacy Arena in Birmingham

Jonas Brothers announce ‘The Burning Up Tour All Over Again’ at Legacy Arena in Birmingham

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The Jonas Brothers will bring ‘The Burning Up Tour All Over Again’ to Legacy Arena at the BJCC on Friday, Oct. 9

News

Welcome to downtown Jasper

Jasper Main Street announces new program to help aspiring entrepreneurs

Updated: Aug. 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By Ashlee Winborne
The program will come at a discounted cost thanks to help from another local nonprofit.

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Bobby Jackson Jr. and his 19-year-old son Jalen, who is autistic, traveled from Jefferson...

UA Spectrum Disorders Clinic hosts first autism health and resource fair in west Alabama

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Families with autistic loved ones gathered to learn about autism-friendly services available in west Alabama at a health and resource fair hosted by the University of Alabama Spectrum Disorders Clinic.

First Alert Traffic

Birmingham to host 2026 FISE world series tour

FISE World Series road closures impact downtown Birmingham

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Drivers should expect closures on several downtown streets through Monday and Tuesday due to the FISE World Series.

Events

Senior Care Palooza: A Resource Fair for Seniors and Caregivers

Senior Care Palooza coming to Birmingham this September

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
A new, free community fair is coming to Birmingham to help local seniors and caregivers find the trusted resources they need.

News

Joyland permanently closes in Birmingham's Avondale neighborhood

Joyland permanently closes in Birmingham’s Avondale neighborhood

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Joyland, Chef Sean Brock's casual Avondale restaurant famous for its "Original Crustburger," has closed after nearly two years in Birmingham.

Events

Christina Chambers was a four-year Division 1A scholarship athlete at UAB

WBRC 6 News is proud to sponsor the Christina Chambers Twilight 5K

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 9:56 AM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Join WBRC 6 News at The Christina Chambers Twilight 5K honoring the life and legacy of former WBRC reporter Christina Chambers.

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Mollie Smith Waters grew up going to cemeteries. The more she learned, the more she liked....

‘That Cemetery Lady’ writes book highlighting Alabama cemeteries in every county

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 9:12 PM CDT
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By Judd Davis
For some folks, a cemetery can be a sad reminder, for others maybe a little creepy. For Mollie Smith Waters, it’s the chance to tell a story, and connect you to the past.

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Ethan Hill, the founder of Ethan’s Heart, celebrates his 16th birthday on Aug. 12.

Ethan’s Heart kicks off ‘giving season’ ahead of founder’s 16th birthday

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Ethan Hill, the founder of Ethan’s Heart, celebrates his 16th birthday on Aug. 12.

News

Terrific New Theatre in downtown Birmingham

Community theatre aiming to keep theatre accessible, bring new shows to Birmingham kicks off 40th year

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM CDT
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By Elise Kidd
Terrific New Theatre is conveniently located in Birmingham’s Central City community, and having central tied to it in any way is a great coincidence since what drives the theatre’s mission is accessibility.

Music

2026 Alabaster Siluria Sounds concert series

Siluria Sounds brings free live music to Alabaster

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
BRC 6 News is proud to sponsor the City of Alabaster’s Siluria Sounds concert series.

Events

Buck Creek Festival returns after a year off due to COVID-19

Helena’s Buck Creek Festival returns with live music, duck race and family fun

Updated: Jul. 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
Helena’s Buck Creek Festival is back at Helena Amphitheater Park on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9–10, bringing two days of live music, a fan-favorite duck race, local vendors and kid-friendly activities.

News

More than six decades after the Civil Rights Movement changed America, a room full of people...

‘Good Trouble Lives On’: Birmingham community honors John Lewis’ legacy

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Abby Haymond
More than six decades after the Civil Rights Movement changed America, a room full of people in Fultondale gathered Sunday to make sure the next generation doesn’t forget what it cost.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Kiwanis Club of Birmingham partner for ‘Books Not Bullets’...

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Kiwanis Club partner to deliver books to local youth

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Kiwanis Club of Birmingham have formed a partnership to continue their ongoing ‘Books Not Bullets’ initiative.

News

Axolotls are now at the Birmingham Zoo! The habitat opens to the public on July 22, 2026.

Birmingham Zoo welcomes new ‘graceful,’ ‘mysterious’ amphibian

Updated: Jul. 17, 2026 at 5:10 AM CDT
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By Elise Kidd
The new axolotl habitat will officially open to the public on Wednesday, July 22 when the zoo is open. They’re a creature that the zoo describes as “graceful, mysterious and unlike any other creature on Earth.”

Events

2026 Nick Saban Legacy Awards

2026 Nick Saban Legacy Awards honor Mack Brown, late Lou Holtz

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
The 2026 Nick Saban Legacy Awards, presented by WBRC 6 News and Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, will take place Sunday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.

News

Transforming into Ursula

Transforming into Ursula for Red Mountain Theatre’s performance of Disney: ‘The Little Mermaid’

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Russell Jones
The final performances of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” are underway at Red Mountain Theatre with the final show taking place on Sunday, July 19!

News

BACK TO SCHOOL

Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 17-19

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 11:50 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Alabama families will have a chance to save money on back-to-school supplies between July 17and 19 as part of the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.

News

Student nonprofit fuels firefighters

Enterprise teen’s nonprofit delivers hydration to Dothan firefighters, plans statewide tour

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Sims
A local 16-year-old just launched a "hydration tour" to support first responders, starting with a massive delivery to Dothan firefighters. 

News

Stadium Trace Village in Hoover, Alabama.

Hoover leaders approve tax incentives for Stadium Trace Village expansion 

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By Brady Talbert and WBRC Digital Staff
Hoover city leaders approved tax incentives Monday evening, July 13, that could help bring new healthcare options and entertainment venues to Stadium Trace Village.

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Esther Lyle passed away in July 2026 at just 3 years old after living with brain and spinal...

Family honors daughter with memorial library at Garrett’s Place in Bessemer

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM CDT
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By Elise Kidd
A family found community with a nonprofit organization after adopting their daughter who lived with disabilities. Now, that family is working with the organization to honor their daughter and share her love of books.

News

Little Mermaid now on stage at Red Mountain Theater

Red Mountain Theatre’s ‘Little Mermaid’ uses projection technology to create underwater world

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Morgan Hightower
Red Mountain Theater's The Little Mermaid uses two projectors and more than 400 precisely timed cues to create an immersive underwater world on stage, running through July 19.

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Red Mountain Theatre is putting on "The Little Mermaid," having under the sea come to life on...

2 Birmingham venues bring undersea world to life this summer

Updated: Jul. 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Birmingham is offering a double dose of undersea adventure this summer, with “The Little Mermaid” on stage at Red Mountain Theater and an ocean experience at the McWane Science Center aquarium!
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