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29-year-old inmate found dead in cell at William Donaldson Correctional Facility
A 29-year-old inmate at William Donaldson Correctional Facility died Thursday at the western Jefferson County prison. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the inmate as Demetrise Rashaun Maye. Maye was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in the 2016 slaying of 23-year-old Tractviner Howell in Sumter County.
Man struck, killed by oncoming traffic in Bessemer identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man killed after being hit by a car in the early morning hours Tuesday in Bessemer was identified Wednesday. The victim, 45-year-old Roland Thomas Harris, was hit by a car while crossing the road in the 1000 block of 9th Avenue SW just after 1:00 a.m. Tuesday. Harris was later […]
Two hospitalized, multiple people in custody following Bessemer shooting
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Two people have been taken to the hospital after they were shot Monday evening according to police. The incident occurred on 515 10th St. N. According to police, the two victims have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Multiple people have been taken into custody. We will update this...
Man killed in Warrior crash identified
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 55-year-old Warrior man was killed in a crash Tuesday evening. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, John Michael Jennings was traveling along the 1500 block of Warrior Jasper Road around 8:00 p.m. when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash. Jennings was pronounced dead at the scene of […]
People’s Budget Birmingham looks to advocate for citizens
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Do you feel like your voice is heard when it comes to how city leaders are spending your tax dollars? A local group is working to do just that and take your issues straight to the people in charge. People’s Budget Birmingham leaders say they hear...
AHSAA track: Hoover boys, Hewitt-Trussville girls among big-school meet leaders
Defending state champions Hoover High School and Scottsboro stretched their big leads Friday as the 100th AHSAA State Outdoor Track and Field Championships closed Day 2 at the Gulf Shores Sports Complex. Action concludes Saturday in Class 4A, 5A, 6A and 7A. The state meet is being live-streamed over the...
5 beloved Birmingham restaurants that closed too soon
If you could jump into a time machine and visit a beloved, bygone restaurant, which one would you choose? We’d have no trouble assembling a long list of our favorites, from casual lunch spots to fancy dining establishments. In fact, just thinking about this topic makes us hungry —...
SEC Tournament standings: May 5
There are only two weeks remaining in conference play prior to the SEC Tournament, and South Carolina is trying to earn its way up the standings. The Gamecocks (32-15, 13-11) have some significant work to do to earn a first round bye and go straight into double elimination play in the conference tournament.
Bessemer man’s murder charge dismissed after witnesses say slain man fired first shots in Ensley homicide
The murder charge against a Bessemer man in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Ensley has been dismissed. Gary Steele, 33, was charged with murder in the April 18 death of Anthony Lambert Jr. A Jefferson County judge dismissed the murder charge against Steele, saying witnesses testified Lambert had...
'Second Chance Hiring Fair' scheduled for May 9 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Second Chance is hosting a job fair in Birmingham Thursday, May 9. According to the organization's website, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in collaboration with several local nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies hold regular Second Chance Hiring Fairs specifically for formerly incarcerated and justice involved individuals.
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