Birmingham, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Parking pains are growing in downtown Birmingham. The city has gotten hundreds of complaints over the years from residents, visitors, and local business owners about predatory towing. Now, city leaders told WBRC that they are working to upgrade the city’s towing ordinance. “I probably drive...

Local business owners hope potential changes to Birmingham’s parking ordinances help predatory towing

Jefferson County, AL

Fairfield, AL

Teenager shot in Fairfield dies

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you live in or visit the Magic City frequently, finding a place to park can often be a problem and too many of you have had poor experiences with aggressive tow companies. City leaders say they are aware of the problem and are working to...

Birmingham City leaders say they are working to end predatory towing and parking issues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Starting Monday, we will be in the most dangerous time of year for teen drivers. AAA is calling the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the 100 deadliest days. Experts say it’s because teens are out of school and have more time to get out...

AAA calling the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the 100 deadliest days

Gadsden, AL

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Gadsden approved investing thousands of dollars in the Challenger Learning Center, which is geared toward providing STEM education designed by NASA. This national program opens up centers where K-12 students can come and have learning experiences and activities geared toward science and math.

Gadsden offering $250,000 to Challenger Center, still not enough to open STEM center for students

Hoover, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Transportation and the city of Hoover hosted a public meeting for Hoover residents Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information and gather community input on the proposed new interstate interchange on I-459. City leaders are telling me the population...

ALDOT and the city of Hoover host public meeting for the interstate interchange I-459 project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - School is out for summer and Birmingham Parks and Rec, along with city leaders, are working to keep kids safe with safe haven program. With only two Birmingham pools set to open on May 27th, officials said they’re expecting even more kids to participate. The...

Birmingham Parks hosting “safe haven” programs at Rec Centers again this summer

Pell City, AL

Saint Clair County, AL

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - As construction wraps up for the new St Clair County Jail in Pell City, they plan to use money from an opioid settlement for mental health services for inmates. St. Clair County Commissioner Stan Batemon says the county is one of many recipients throughout...

St. Clair County leaders investing $1 million for mental health at new jail

Alabama State

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While thousands of people are expected to drive around and through the state for the holiday weekend, AAA Alabama is reminding drivers it’s the law to move over or slow down if someone is on the side of the road. Clay Ingram with AAA Alabama...

AAA Alabama warning drivers about Move Over law during busy travel weekend

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 3-year-old girl drowned Monday night in a pool at a Birmingham hotel. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified her as Irmani Ray. She was found submerged in a hotel pool around 10 p.m. while swimming with family at the Drury Inn & Suites on Grandview Parkway.

3-year-old drowns in pool at Birmingham hotel

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two Birmingham police officers were transported to UAB Hospital early Thursday morning after a crash on Interstate 59 SB near 19th Street in Ensley. According to Battalion Chief Carlos Clark, the officers were sitting in their patrol car on the interstate blocking traffic on a separate wreck prior to being struck by a Ford F-150.

2 Birmingham police officers transported to UAB Hospital after crash on I-59

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden State Community College announced a new police chief Friday morning. Dr. Kathy Murphy, president, said Jay Freeman will take on the leadership role for the College’s first police department. “We are delighted to have Chief Freeman on our staff,” she said. “We know he...

Gadsden State Community College announces first police chief

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Live HealthSmart Alabama, a University of Alabama at Birmingham initiative, is facilitated by the UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center. To celebrate community improvements, Bush Hills Connections, Inc. in partnership with Live HealthSmart Alabama and BL Harbert International, hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 23 at the Bush Hills Connection Complex, 1030 4th Terrace West.

Historic Bush Hills neighborhood opens new community center

Tuscaloosa, AL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Memorial Day holiday began Friday for a lot of people and that means hitting the roadway for summer vacation or visiting friends and family. WBRC spoke with State Troopers about traffic safety ahead of the holiday rush. Cpl. Reginal King, a spokesman for the Alabama...

State troopers to be ‘highly visible’ during Memorial Day weekend

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE- An adult male was found at the scene and transported to UAB hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officials say over 20 rounds were fired and that they believe this was a targeted attack. Police say if you have any information about this shooting, you should call...

UPDATE: One shot in Ensley, transported to UAB with life-threatening injuries

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Gas experts said we will likely see gas prices rise a little overnight in anticipation for the Memorial Day weekend. Gas prices are are around $3.15 in Jefferson County right now, but if you’re driving across state this weekend, experts said prices are going to vary.

How to get the most out of your gas tank this Memorial Day weekend

Adamsville, AL

ADAMSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - An Adamsville neighborhood is dealing with some unwanted guests causing some serious headaches on their property. Several wild hogs have taken over Casonya McClammy’s yard just off Hannah Court. She posted a video on Facebook showing the hogs making themselves at home. “These are not...

Adamsville residents dealing with destructive hogs

Oxford, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Oxford is wrapping up what they call ‘Championship May’ with the National Junior College Athletic Association Softball tournament. They’ve hosted seven championships this month, including the Alabama High School Athletic Association and the Gulf South Conference. Spokeswoman Lorie Denton says...

Choccolocco Park welcomes 80,000 guests after two expansion projects

Hueytown, AL

HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WBRC) - A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on the roadway in Hueytown Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive around 8:37 p.m. The victim was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Jefferson...

Jefferson Co. Coroner: Pedestrian struck, killed in Hueytown

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Oxford City Council approved tax abatements for Kronospan’s new Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufacturing plant on its 460-acre site in Oxford at Thursday morning’s council meeting. This $350 million investment will create 125 new jobs. Once completed, Kronospan will employ approximately 600 people...

Kronospan investing over $300 million in Oxford, bringing over 100 jobs

JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Detectives in the Vice and Narcotics Division with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office found illegal drugs: methamphetamine and fentanyl, and three firearms in the possession of a man from Ensley. After obtaining a search warrant for a home in the 1700 block 51st Street, detectives...

Ensley man held on $1.5 million bond after drug bust

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -We’re learning the bill that could save Birmingham Southern College from closing is now awaiting Governor Ivey’s signature. The bill would provide financial relief to distressed public and private colleges and universities but they have to meet certain criteria like being in operation for more than 50 years in Alabama and have a significant impact on the local community.

Bill that could help Birmingham Southern awaiting Ivey’s signature

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Residents in Cahaba Valley Fire District approve increase in fire dues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Folks in the Cahaba Valley Fire District voted Tuesday to increase fire dues by $125 per year, but were split on items...

Residents in Cahaba Valley Fire District approve increase in fire dues

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