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Birmingham, AL

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) - 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

Pelham, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As the city of Pelham continues to grow, so does the school system. That is why the Pelham Board of Education is working towards purchasing land for a future school site. The Board of Education has approved the contracts that will allow them to move forward...

Pelham Board of Education working towards purchasing future school site

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

Alabaster, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster City Schools is hosting a free 12-week parenting class for all ACS parents. ACS has hosted parenting classes in the past; however, this is their first-time hosting classes through the Parent Project curriculum. Parents can expect to discuss topics like drug use, cell phones, social...

Alabaster City Schools hosting 12-week parenting classes starting June 5

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

Tuscaloosa, AL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Folks were able to voice their concerns when listening sessions were arranged around the city of Tuscaloosa to gauge interest and get ideas to help a group of people that sometimes goes unnoticed. It was all about offering suggestions on ways to help the homeless. The...

Temporary Emergency Services hosts ‘listening session’ to get input on area homeless

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Some Birmingham firefighters are hoping to build the next hot business in The Magic City. Jermaine Johnson co-founded Zip Trip Rentals about 18 months ago with a fellow Birmingham firefighter and a former football teammate from Alcorn State University. They’ve been renting Slingshot 3-wheeled motorcycles as...

New business offers new ways to experience a motorcycle

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

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Being a parent is complicated, and there’s a lot to stay on top of. To help, Alabaster City Schools is offering a 12-week parenting class that covers a wide array of topics you might run into with your kids. Parents can expect to discuss topics...

Alabaster City Schools offering free parenting class

Cullman, AL

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) - Five young adults were arrested on Friday, June 2 after Cullman Police Department officers noticed a suspicious vehicle. Officers investigated the area after they saw two of the male subjects wearing hoodies and carrying a backpack. The investigation led to officers discovering vehicles that had been...

5 arrested in Cullman on charges of burglarizing vehicles

Tuscaloosa County, AL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Tuscaloosa County sheriff has made an aggressive push in recent years to infuse mental health care in the county jail, a move that’s put the county jail in an unusual position across the state. Sheriff Ron Abernathy says as far as he knows, the...

Sheriff: Tuscaloosa County Jail leading the state in mental health treatment

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A home on Meadow Ridge Drive in Tuscaloosa caught on fire Monday morning. Martin Hasse lived next door to the home and was waken up by a neighbor and the fire department. “Suddenly there was a lot of banging on my bedroom windows,” he said.

Tuscaloosa man loses home to early morning house fire

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

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) - 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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$2.6M in ARPA funding awarded to Civil Rights District

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Thursday, the Jefferson County Commission approved over $2.6 million in ARPA funding to improve the Civil Right District. Six organizations in...

$2.6M in ARPA funding awarded to Civil Rights District

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