LATEST NEWS
Semitrailer overturns on I-20 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Westbound lanes are re-opening on Interstate 20 at the First Avenue exit in Birmingham after a semitrailer overturned Thursday morning. The Amazon truck crashed just after 6:30 a.m. on the ramp going to Interstate 59. This is also referred to as "Dead Man's Curve." >> KNOW...
USDA issues UAB animal testing facilities warning, cite animal deaths and lack of veterinarian care
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After PETA filed a complaint against the university in March, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a warning to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. According to the warning, UAB is being cited for inadequate veterinarian care, allowing three ferrets to die, five...
5 arrested, 7 vehicles seized in Birmingham street racing operation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Five people were arrested and vehicles and guns were seized as part of a crackdown on exhibition driving and street racing in the city of Birmingham. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the arrests were made throughout the weekend of April 12 and is part of an ongoing operation to curb […]
Two injured, woman in custody after stabbing in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Two people are injured and a woman is custody after stabbings in Birmingham Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of Brussels Circle. The Birmingham Police Department said one of the victims has life-threatening injuries and the second person...
Thieves steal another UAB student’s car from on-campus parking deck
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Another UAB student is feeling frustrated after his car was stolen from an on-campus parking deck. We shared a similar theft story back in January. This time, the student found his missing car, but says because of slow police response time, he was unable to get it back. “I was devastated. I was at a loss for words.”
Birmingham Police launching Victim Services Unit to help crime victims and their loved ones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police now taking extra steps to be there for victims and their families. In the past, officers and detectives have taken more on their plates to try and be there for those hurting, but now that job will fall on a whole new department. The...
Fire damages apartment unit in Birmingham, displacing residents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities extinguished a fire at an apartment in Birmingham Wednesday evening. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was called to an apartment building in the 800 block of Nob Hill Drive around 7:27 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, we’re told crews found smoke and fire...
Man who shot himself during police chase, crashed into UAB building has died
A man who shot himself during a police chase earlier this week has died. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Antonio Dewayne Davidson. He was 35 and lived in Birmingham. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. Monday. Homewood police Sgt. John Carr said investigators with...
Legislators set to consider camera enforcement aid to help end exhibition driving
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is On Your Side with the latest efforts to end the issue of exhibition driving in your community. City and state leaders are now working to give law enforcement more tools to find and punish those participating in the dangerous driving. The new bill would allow police to use cameras in an effort to crack down on the dangerous driving.
Alabama WWII veteran to receive hero’s welcome home after remains identified several decades after death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After more than 80 years, a World War II veteran from north Alabama is finally coming home. The remains of Private First Class Noah Reeves will fly in from Kansas Thursday afternoon to a hero’s welcome. When Reeves’ remains touch down Thursday, he will be...
45-year-old man charged in Walker County shooting
A Walker County man is behind bars, accused in the shooting of another man in the Sipsey community. Deangelo Marcellous Smith, 45, is charged with attempted murder. He is being held in the Walker County Jail. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 10 a.m. Tuesday to Fifth Avenue West in Sipsey...
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.