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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...
46-year-old Jefferson County man dies from injuries in I-59 crash
From Tribune staff reports JEFFERSON COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Friday, May 10, has claimed the life of a Fairfield man, according to Corporal Reginal M. King of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Kelvin Mathews, 46, was critically injured when the 2009 Cadillac CTS he was driving left the […]
Walker County sheriff looks to secure more funding for jail improvements
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) — Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said the department is looking to make improvements to the jail through a new rehabilitation program known as the CART program, Comprehensive Accountability Recovery Treatment, and potentially adding 24/7 medical services. Beyond 24/7 medical coverage, Smith has previously advocated for health monitors inside some cells. According […]
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.
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.
Arrested McAdory Middle School assistant principal reportedly linked to Georgia triple homicide
The assistant principal at McAdory Middle School who turned himself in to the Jefferson County jail Wednesday was reportedly arrested earlier this week in Georgia in connection with a 2013 triple homicide there. Keante Harris, 45, was booked into the Jefferson County jail Wednesday on a charge of being a...
Central Alabama under a tornado watch until Thursday morning
A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:12 a.m. in effect until 10 a.m. for Clay, Pickens, Shelby, Talladega and Tuscaloosa counties. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can be a matter of life and death. Let's break it down:
'Just the beginning': Massive agricultural center to bring event venue, rodeos and cattle auctions to Warrior
WARRIOR, Ala. — One of the final big moves during this state legislative session was the passage of the farm bill. It would create a corporation to run the Alabama Farm Center that will now be built in North Jefferson County. The Ag Center will be on the Hallmark...
The Weather Authority: Storms winding down, few possible overnight
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Lamar, Fayette, Walker Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Clay, Tallapoosa, Coosa, Chilton, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene, Hale, Sumter, Marengo, & Perry counties in central AL until 11pm. With this latest batch of storms to move through the atmosphere is now thoroughly worked over and...
3 juvenile escapees captured in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three juvenile escapees from Jefferson County are in custody following a pursuit in Cullman County. At approximately 4 p.m. today, Thursday, May 9, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the Gold Ridge area. The driver of the vehicle allegedly refused to stop and a short pursuit followed. The vehicle stopped and the occupants allegedly abandoned the vehicle at the intersection of County Road 1422 and County Road 1476. Deputies determined the three occupants were juveniles reported as escapees from a juvenile facility in Birmingham. These juveniles are wanted in connection with multiple crimes across multiple...
Mistrial declared in Tuscaloosa County homicide case
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Jury deliberations began on Thursday in the murder trial of Terek Herron-Antone, who is accused of killing Syibrieka Underwood. A Tuscaloosa County judge declared a mistrial today due to juror misconduct. In July 2021, Underwood was found dead inside a parked car in Duncanville alongside Highway 82. Herron-Antone, who previously […]
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