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Family sought for man and woman who died recently at UAB Hospital
Authorities are searching for family members of two people who died at UAB Hospital in recent weeks. The bodies are ready to be released for burial, but the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has not been able to locate their next of kin. Both died of natural causes. Kay Starr...
Street flooding could force 63-year-old Birmingham restaurant to close
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The future of a beloved restaurant in Birmingham is uncertain as flooding issues nearby are making it difficult for customers to get there. Sarris Restaurant has been in business for over 60 years. The Birmingham staple is on 31st Street in North Avondale. George Sissa, who owns the restaurant, is concerned about a street closure near his business.
BPD makes 6 street racing arrests including Center Point man
From Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department made six arrests and impounded six vehicles, two of which were stolen, over the weekend as part of its ongoing initiative to combat street racing, according to Sgt. Laquitta Wade. Operation Knight Rider was launched by the department earlier this month in response to a recent […]
Fort Payne man killed in Jefferson County wreck
A Fort Payne man has died following a single-vehicle wreck in Pinson, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office says 67-year-old Carl Stanley McMurrey was driving a Ford Mustang Friday when the incident occurred. He was pronounced dead over the weekend at UAB Hospital. The...
Person killed after crashing motorcycle into house in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A person died after crashing a three-wheeled motorcycle into a house in Birmingham over the weekend. Cortez Rashaad Thomas, 31, died after the Can-Am Ryker he was riding in crashed into an abandoned home in the 2000 block of 15th Avenue North in Birmingham at 10:17 a.m. Sunday. According to the […]
Who's accountable for constant truck overturns at Birmingham's 'dead man's curve'?
Thursday, April 25, two tractor trailers overturned in the intersection of I-59/20, what is sometimes referred to as "dead man's curve" because of frequent crashes. Those crashes brought morning and evening rush hour to a halt. We were left wondering, who is held accountable when truck after truck overturns in...
Sleep expert explains rise in children visiting ER after taking melatonin unsupervised
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The CDC recently reported a rise in children going to the emergency room after taking melatonin unsupervised. S. Justin Thomas is the Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at UAB. He said melatonin is an over-the-counter supplement that is not tightly regulated. Two studies have been done that show the actual melatonin in the supplement can range from 80% less to 400% more than what’s listed as the dosage.
Ensley neighborhood leaders pushing back against homeless project
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With hundreds in Birmingham living on the streets right now, George McCall believes the city should be doing what it can to find them a decent place to call home. “I agree 100%. I think we all agree. You know, you should have a nice place...
Birmingham man convicted of fentanyl related drug crime
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A jury has convicted a man of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl after one day of testimony. According to evidence presented at trial, Demarcus Hill and his co-defendant, JT Toombs, drove from Birmingham to Atlanta where they picked up over 2000 fentanyl pills to bring back to Birmingham. An Oxford Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Interstate 20. His canine detected the odor of narcotics, and after searching the vehicle, the officer found the fentanyl pills.
Ensley homicide victim identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide that happened Sunday afternoon on Avenue I and 17th Street Ensley. The victim has been identified as Terry Dewayne Hinson, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. According to authorities, just before 3:30 p.m., west precinct officers responded to...
Man charged in the deaths of his mother and son in Birmingham found fit to stand trial
BESSEMER, Ala. — A competency hearing was held Monday for a man accused in themurder of his mother and three-year-old child in Birmingham back in 2022. During the hearing, the results of the Alabama Department of Mental Health's evaluation were read aloud. >> PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Birmingham man charged in...
Former Jefferson County Constable pleads guilty to tax charge, ethics charges dismissed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Revenue updated an ethics and tax case involving a former Jefferson County Constable in a news release Monday. On Tuesday, Jonathan Barbee, 45, of Trussville pleaded guilty to a charge that he willfully failed to file a state income tax return. According to ALDOR, Barbee received a 12-month […]
Man injured after early morning shooting in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Police say a man has non-life-threatening injuries after an early morning shooting in Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department says the shooting occurred at 2:28 a.m. in the 2300 block of 1st Avenue North. Police say no one is currently in custody. Get news alerts in the...
Alabama A&M working on offer to buy Birmingham-Southern College's campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama A&M University is eyeing a possible purchase of Birmingham-Southern College's campus. An AAMU spokesperson told WVTM 13 News that school leaders are expected to submit an offer to buy BSC's campus. The spokesperson said talks between AAMU and BSC had already taken place, and it...
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