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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old who was killed early Monday morning. Dementrius Orlando Collins, of Birmingham, was shot an killed when police say more than 70 shots were fired in the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue just before 1 a.m. Authorities say Collins died on the scene.

19-year-old killed in Kingston community

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham police officer who was shot in the line of duty responding to an armed robbery back in July 2019 is retiring from the department. Officer Cullen Stafford was shot while responding to a robbery call at a convenience store in the 500 block of 23rd Street North.

Birmingham police officer shot in the line of duty retiring from the department

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Crews responded to battle a fire at a church in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham Monday afternoon, according to the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service. The two-story church is located at Ensley Avenue and Avenue S. Heavy smoke and fire were reported by crews when they...

Crews battle church fire in Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a male was found dead on June 3, 2023. This happened in the 2500 block of Snavely Avenue SW. There, they found a male in a car, unresponsive. He died on the scene. Police say the victim was...

Birmingham Police investigating homicide after person found dead in car

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Fire crews in Birmingham are currently investigating the cause of a major fire of a church in Ensley. The incident took place at the intersection of Five Points West Avenue and Avenue S. No injuries have been reported. Local resident and Ensley Highlands neighborhood president, Antwon Womack,...

Massive fire engulfs former church building in Birmingham neighborhood

Warrior, AL

HAYDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - A recently surfaced video capturing police officers punching a man while he lay on the ground has sparked concerns among the community. The footage, sent by an anonymous viewer, has prompted an internal investigation into the conduct of the Warrior police officers captured in the video.

Warrior Police Chief responds to controversial video showing officers punching man

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Birmingham Fire & Rescue Services are at the scene of a head on collision on 3rd Avenue W. BFRS say five people were transported to area hospitals in serious condition. This is a developing story. More information will be added as new details are available. Get news...

Head-on collision in Birmingham sends 5 people to the hospital

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HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Access to more health care options could soon be coming to the city of Hoover. Grandview medical center on Highway 280 is proposing a freestanding emergency department off of Interstate 65 on Valleydale Road. The addition of the new emergency department would make it the third...

Proposed freestanding emergency department coming to Hoover

Gadsden, AL

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Gadsden is using a grant from the state to bring in two brand-new charging stations. They want to meet the growing needs of drivers with electric cars. The two locations are The Venue at Coosa Landing and near Broad Street. There are already...

Gadsden spending almost $400,000 on electric vehicle charging stations

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re officially in the summer months and more people are spending time outside. Some are sharing concerns about the lack of upkeep at several Birmingham parks. “I grew up here all my life,” said Evon Hardin. “It was a great place to grow up so...

‘I’m ashamed of it:’ Citizens upset with lack of upkeep at Birmingham parks

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover resident, Patrick O’Mara is taking his public speaking instruction to the next level. O’Mara is planning to break the world record for the most speeches given in twenty-four hours. His attempt for the record-break is set for June 8, 2023, and he is set to visit various locations around Birmingham.

Hoover man plans on breaking record for most speeches in 24 hours

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We continue to track isolated storms lifting north across Greene and Pickens counties Monday evening. This activity is starting to weaken and will gradually dissipate. Lows overnight will be close to average, in the middle 60s. We want to give you the First Alert for more...

First Alert Weather: More scattered storms on Tuesday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Suits for Success clothing drive has been a staple for the Commission on the Status of Women at UAB since 2006. The drive collects clothes for women who have escaped domestic violence, living in a shelter, or experiencing extreme transition. They can use to wear them for job interviews or in their professional lives. The drive is a partnership with the YWCA which runs My Sister’s Closet.

Suits for Success program continues to evolve helping more people across Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As we told you a few weeks ago, due to a rise in theft with some Hyundai and Kia models, some insurance companies aren’t writing new policies. So, what do you do to get insured?. State Farm recently told us it has temporarily stopped accepting...

What to do if car insurance company won’t write policy?

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Man’s body found in ditch in Anniston, woman found in road with gunshot wound

ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - Anniston Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a ditch and a woman was found in a road with...

Man’s body found in ditch in Anniston, woman found in road with gunshot wound

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