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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

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Hoover, AL

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There are still unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of 31-year-old Jermiera Fowler, who was shot and killed last week before her body was discovered burned on 41st Street North. Zoleta Southerland, a friend of Jermiera Fowler, has babysat Fowler’s two children, aged 11 and 4....

Friend of slain mother Jamiera Fowler calls for justice in tragic death

Pelham, AL

PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Pelham has secured a substantial grant of over $41 million from the federal government to address issues at two train crossings, benefiting over 24,000 daily drivers and first responders. This record-breaking grant, which they say is the largest of its kind in the nation, aims to eliminate dangerous railroad crossings along Shelby County Road 52. Pelham’s success in getting the grant highlights the ongoing struggle faced by many areas in Alabama, where blocked train crossings cause big delays.

City of Pelham receives record-breaking $41 million grant to address train crossing issues

Northport, AL

NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - A prime piece of real estate in Northport is at the center of attention after city leaders are looking at possibly selling it for retail purposes. Just the thought of it isn’t sitting well with some of the locals. The area in question is about...

Northport residents up in arms on potential sale of beloved community center & park

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

Gadsden, AL

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gadsden city council recently approved mid-year raises for the city’s police officers. The city is also building new substations to get law enforcement more spread out in the community. This bump in pay is something city leaders say will help them compete with surrounding...

Gadsden police officers getting raises and new precincts

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

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham city leaders are drafting a new parking and towing ordinance after hundreds of complaints from downtown visitors and business owners. The city is hosting a town hall on June 7 for people to voice complaints and hear proposed ordinance changes. Birmingham’s transportation committee said most...

Birmingham city leaders share potential ordinance changes to downtown towing and parking

Helena, AL

HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Helena announced Tuesday afternoon that the CSX railroad crossing closest to Old Town will be closed starting tonight at 7 p.m. for resurfacing. The work will be completed by 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, with an asphalt company coming directly after to pave, according...

Railroad crossing near Old Town in Helena to close Tuesday evening ahead of road work

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Law enforcement believe the man who killed 43-year-old Juanderius Woods is now behind bars. Demarco Griffin, 27, of Birmingham has been taken into custody by the Birmingham Crime Reduction Team. This all stemming from the May 29th shooting where police believe over 100 bullets were fired.

Surveillance cameras key in arresting murder suspect seen in brutal viral video in Kingston

HOOVER, 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 will be June 8, and he is set to visit various locations around Birmingham.

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

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Bessemer, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A gun buyback event held in Bessemer over the weekend yielded impressive results, surprising organizers and the community. District Attorney Lynneice Washington reported a significant response, possibly driven by growing concerns over violence in the area. A total of 120 guns were collected during the event,...

Bessemer gun buyback event yields 120 guns, including 2 ghost guns

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

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) - The coverage of showers and storms remained very isolated today, but we do have some rainfall activity still on radar tonight, mainly along the 278 corridor. The chance for wet weather will remain very low for Wednesday. So, plan for another hot day, with plenty of sunshine, and highs near 90º; the wind will be west at 5 to 15 mph. A stray shower or storm could remain on radar during the evening hours.

First Alert Weather: More scattered storms, possible cooler nights by this weekend

Anniston, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - People are most likely to picture Birmingham or Montgomery when they think of the Civil Rights Movement, but the city of Anniston also played a role. The city of Anniston is getting thousands of dollars to share their city’s history. They’re getting $74,800 from the...

Anniston uses thousands to share more civil rights history

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

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Tuesday, June 6, the 10,000 Scoop Challenge made a stop in Birmingham. For every scoop of ice cream, $1 is donated to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. The 10,000 Scoop Challenge is a partnership between Moose Tracks Ice Cream and Mayfield Dairy. On...

Free ice cream helping raise money for Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

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

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Cosmetology students at Shelton State Community College are giving back and helping cancer survivors. The school held its annual ‘Cutting Out Cancer’ event Tuesday. Cosmetology students at Shelton State shared how they believe offering this service makes them better in more ways than one.

‘Cutting Out Cancer’ changes cosmetology students as well as cancer survivors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham City Schools will be offering meals to children at no cost this summer as a part of the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at schools and at community sites. There will be no discrimination in the meal service. Dine-in only meals will...

Birmingham City Schools to offer meals at no charge over summer break

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

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House fire in Ensley Saturday morning

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire and Rescue crews are on the scene of a fire in the 1800 block of Avenue W in Ensley. The...

House fire in Ensley Saturday morning

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