LATEST NEWS
Missing Jefferson County 3-year-old found safe
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old from Forestdale was cancelled after he was found safe Monday morning. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said 3-year-old Willon Jace McClain was abducted by 49-year-old Willie Edward McClain, Willon’s father, around 1:00 a.m. in the area of Dewberry Lane in Forestdale and was […]
14-year-old boy injured in Center Point shooting is 3rd child shot in Jefferson County on Mother’s Day
A 14-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Sunday night after he was shot in the Center Point area. Center Point Fire medics and Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched just after 10 p.m. to the 2400 block of Fifth Street N.W. Medics transported the boy to Children’s of...
Police trying to ID suspect in Sunday shooting in east Birmingham
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a Sunday shooting in Birmingham. The shooting happened before 7 p.m. in the 6800 block of First Avenue North, at or near the Sunoco gas station. The male victim was shot multiple times. He was taken to...
8-year-old girl shot multiple times in crossfire of Birmingham shootout, police say
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Fairfield man killed in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A single-vehicle crash that occurred Friday night in Jefferson County has left a Fairfield man dead. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Kelvin Matthews, 46, was injured when the Cadillac he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree around 11 p.m. Mathews was not using a seat belt […]
Bottled water giveaway attracts Birmingham Water Works customers affected by water main break
The impact of Friday’s water main break on Highway 78 is stretching into its third day as the boil water alert remains in effect for customers who suffered no or low water pressure in northwest Jefferson County.
Hoax 911 call in Northern Jefferson triggers police response with no threat found
In Northern Jefferson County, a frightening 911 call turned out to be a hoax. Sergeant Michael Jennings with the Kimberly Police Department said a call came from someone who told dispatchers they had a weapon, and had already killed one person and was going to kill the rest of the family he had barricaded with him if police did not respond within three minutes.
UPDATE: Threat of wind gusts due thunderstorms through Tuesday
UPDATE: Widespread rains with embedded storms will continue across SE AL through the afternoon, with gusty winds of 30 to 40mph on the back side of the rainfall due to what we call a “Wake Low”. These winds won’t last long but can’t rule out a few larger tree branches or a few weakened trees […] The post UPDATE: Threat of wind gusts due thunderstorms through Tuesday appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Jefferson County Thursday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 9:02 a.m. on Thursday valid until 9:15 a.m. for Jefferson County. The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:01 a.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from...
McAdory Middle School administrator charged in 2013 Georgia murder case
MCCALLA, Ala. — One of McAdory Middle School's assistant principals is facing multiple charges in a Georgia 2013 cold case. Keante Harris surrendered to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on a fugitive of justice warrant on Wednesday. A Sheriff's Office spokesperson confirmed that the warrant was issued in Clayton...
How to find last-minute tickets to this legendary hard rock band
If “It’s Been a While” since you’ve seen Staind in concert, better hurry. Staind is out on its Tailgate Tour with Seether as opener. The hard-rock band will be at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Ala., on May 14, and Oak Mountain Amphitheater in Birmingham on May 15.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.