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Tuscaloosa, AL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - When school is out, the opening of summer camps can’t be far behind. In west Alabama, a local college will host one such camp for kids in the Tuscaloosa area. Stillman College is again partnering with Verizon Innovative Learning again for the camp open to...

Stillman College to host STEM camp for middle schoolers

Anniston, AL

ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - Anniston Police is introducing a new mentoring program for high school students this summer. The program, called Youth Explorer and Service Program, is for students 16 years old and older with a strong interest in law enforcement. Each cadet will have a mentor with APD assigned...

Anniston Police launches new cadet program for high school students

Gadsden, AL

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gadsden Fire Department is getting an upgrade for three stations near Noccalula Falls, Club View, and North Gadsden. They are also investing in firefighters looking to further their education with licensed paramedic certification. “This allows a certain percentage each year to try to become paramedics,...

City of Gadsden paying for first responders to get more education; adequate pay still an issue

Trussville, AL

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - School officials say they accepted the resignation of Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem. His resignation was accepted on Friday morning, June 1. Salem was placed on administrative leave previously in 2022. Please check back for more details as we gather additional information. Get news alerts...

Hewitt-Trussville High School principal resigns

Indiana State

Jefferson County, AL

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is asking for help finding the families of two people who recently died. Andrea Denise King, 42, of Birmingham was found unresponsive by a friend May 25 in a home in the 400 block of 1st Street West. Her cause of death is pending, but the coroner said there is no evidence of trauma or foul play associated with her death.

Jefferson Co. Coroner looking for family of 2 people who recently died

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The 1st Annual Magic City Summer Fest will be held at the Historic Legion Field Stadium parking lot on the east side of the stadium. The event will run from June 29 through July 2. “B’ham is abuzz anticipating June 29 and the beginning of our...

1st Annual Magic City Summer Fest 2023

CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide. Quindell Javon Rhodes of Birmingham, 24, was shot around 9:18 May 31 in the 500 block of Tupelo Way. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he later died. Anyone with information about this shooting, please...

Homicide in Center Point under investigation

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After serving hot dogs to the Birmingham community for nearly five decades, Scott’s Koneys will close its doors for good Friday. Owner, Scott Green, says when he first started in Birmingham in 1977, he was one of about 40 hot dog stands. On a busy...

‘I’m sad but ready to go’: Scott’s Koneys closing after 46 years in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new initiative to help Birmingham restaurants bring more customers to their doors, launched on Wednesday, May 31. More than a dozen local spots are participating in the new “Magic City Sips” competition, where each week you can find different specials on Wednesdays. Birmingham...

Birmingham launches Magic City Sips competition for local bars and restaurants

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Water Works crews are on the scene of a water main break in Pleasant Grove. Officials estimate a 6-hour timeline before the repair is complete. “We appreciate our customers’ patience as we work as fast as possible to make these repairs”, stated Birmingham Water Works...

Water main break causes flooding in Pleasant Grove

Alabaster, AL

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Over the past few months, restroom facilities at parks across Alabaster have constantly been vandalized. This has created a huge problem for Alabaster’s Park and Recs department, with thousands of dollars being spent to repair the damage. The Alabaster Parks and Rec department is seeing...

Parks in Alabaster constantly being vandalized

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As the weather gets warmer, it is crucial to remember the necessary steps to protect our children from the heat. Covering your child’s stroller or car seat with a blanket may seem like a good idea to shield them from the sun, but experts caution against it. Lack of air circulation can lead to a hotter environment for the child, and there is a risk of the blanket covering the infant’s face, potentially causing suffocation. Just as loose blankets and bedding pose a suffocation risk in sleep environments, the same applies.

Learn how to keep your children safe and comfortable during hot summer months

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - In a recent development, Herbert Beville Junior, the owner of East Thomas Apartments located on 10th Street West in the Thomas neighborhood, expressed his surprise upon learning that the 70-unit abandoned property had been declared a public nuisance by the city of Birmingham. “I am shocked...

Birmingham fights public nuisance property in lawsuit

Fairfield, AL

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - In the last four days, three people have been killed in Fairfield, and city leaders say enough is enough. Mayor Eddie Penny says the lives of five families are forever changed because of violence, and something must be done, especially for youth. He says the victims and suspects aren’t even 20 years old in some cases.

Fairfield mayor speaks out after city’s three homicides, including two teenage girls

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hands in the dirt, head in the sun, and occasional accolades — years ago, the Warburton family made a conscious decision to initiate the change they wished to witness. “I was disappointed that there was so much garbage on the portal to our neighborhood,” expressed...

Mystery Solved: The man behind the flowerbeds popping up around Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The House is set to vote on the debt ceiling legislation on Wednesday. If passed, the deal would terminate the pause on student loan payments. Marshall Clay is a partner and senior advisor for the Welsh Group. He said the average payment delayed each month was $400.

Student loan payments will resume if debt ceiling deal is made

Georgia State

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama softball dropped its opening game Thursday at the Women’s College World Series, falling to Tennessee, 10-5. With the loss, Alabama (45-21) will face the loser of today’s Oklahoma vs. Stanford game in an elimination game on Friday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN, while Tennessee (50-8) will face the winner of today’s Oklahoma vs. Stanford game on Saturday.

Tide fall in Women’s College World Series

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the Birmingham Police Department are investigating a homicide investigation they say happened Monday evening, May 29, in the Kingston community. Officers were called to the 800 block of 44th Place North just after 8 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man in a...

Homicide investigation underway in Kingston community

Bessemer, AL

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a shooting in Bessemer on Summerset Way. Details are limited at this time. This is a developing story. More information will be added as new details are available. Get news alerts in the Apple App...

Police investigating shooting in Bessemer

Hoover, AL

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Hoover saw record-setting numbers from the SEC Tournament, saying this was the best tournament yet. Due to the success, city leaders are now working on ways to improve the fan experience at the Hoover Met Stadium for next year’s tournament. City leaders...

Hoover Met improvements coming just in time for next year’s SEC Tournament

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham firefighters rescued a woman from a house fire Wednesday afternoon. The fire happened in the 1800 block of St. Charles Court SW. Birmingham Fire Rescue said the woman was taken to Princeton Hospital where she is in critical condition. Crews were able to bring the...

Woman in critical condition after house fire in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Javone Gray is being held in Jefferson County Jail on charges of murdering of a Bessemer man. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 48-year-old Michael Kimbrough. Officer Truman Fitzgerald with Birmingham Police said Kimbrough was found lying in the road by West Precinct Officers.

Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Bessemer man

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide in north Birmingham Wednesday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a home in the 900 block of 52nd Way North on report of person shot. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Anthony...

UPDATE: Man shot, killed in north Birmingham ID’d

Homewood, AL

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Jefferson State Community College opens Regions Foundation Student Success Center to help students outside of the classroom

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, March 22, Jefferson State Community College and the Regions Foundation unveiled a new resource for students. The Regions Foundation Student...

Jefferson State Community College opens Regions Foundation Student Success Center to help students outside of the classroom

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