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Judge denies city's dismissal motion in unfinished church lawsuit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham’s lawsuit over an unfinished downtown church is moving forward. Thursday, a Jefferson County judge denied the city’s motion to dismiss Trinity CME Church’s counterclaims in the case. The story behind the lawsuit started 10 years ago. In 2014, ALDOT and Birmingham gave...
Person wanted for questioning in Hoover shoplifting case
The Hoover Police Department is looking for the person in the attached image. He allegedly took more than $5,400 worth of merchandise from a local store without attempting to pay. This person is possibly in his late 20s or early 30s, about 6'3" tall with a thin build, trimmed beard,...
Rush Propst hires Birmingham city councilor, state senator as legal team, requests stay of warrant execution
PELL CITY, Ala. — Video above: Previous coverage. Following the withdrawal of his former attorney, former Pell City football coach Rush Propst has picked a pair of high-profile public figures to represent him amidst his ongoing legal troubles. On Thursday, an emergency motion was filed by Birmingham City Councilor...
Mayor Randall Woodfin and Crime Stoppers offering $80,000 for tips about shootings involving children
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With no arrests in the shootings involving children on Mother’s Day, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is urging neighbors to come forward after a 9-year-old and an 11-year-old were shot. Mayor Woodfin says there are tens of thousands of dollars available for people with information specifically...
Birmingham police honor colleagues during Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Thursday, the Birmingham Police Department hosted its annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ceremony at Railroad Park in observation of National Police Week. The event honored those who serve and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The somber atmosphere was felt throughout the park as the 51 names of fallen officers […]
Teen found shot to death in woods near family’s west Birmingham home now ID’d
A teen was found shot to death in a wooded area near his west Birmingham home late Wednesday night. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Jaquavius James Weston. Coroner’s officials said Weston was 19, but his family said he was 18. West Precinct officers responded...
Birmingham mayor urges witnesses to reach out after shooting kills senior with ALS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A violent 72 hours involving Birmingham’s most vulnerable populations has Mayor Randall Woodfin speaking out. On Mother’s Day, two children were shot in two separate incidents. On Tuesday afternoon, a man sitting in his wheelchair was shot and killed in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Mayor Woodfin said 62-year-old Michael Coleman, who had […]
One person found shot to death down embankment near Ensley Highlands community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police found one person fatally shot after an apparent drive-by. The Jefferson County Coroner has identified him as 19-year-old Jaquavius Weston. This happened on the 2400 block of Avenue W near the Ensley Highlands community. >> IMPORTANT ISSUES: WVTM 13 Investigates. Police said officers responded...
Judge determines probable cause against suspect in Nakita Davidson case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A preliminary hearing got underway Wednesday in the capital murder and kidnapping case of Nakita Davidson. Cedric Robertson appeared in court in the case involving his now-deceased girlfriend. Judge William Bell Junior determined probable cause exists to believe that Robertson committed the charged crime. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Davidson’s […]
BY THE NUMBERS: Birmingham down nearly 300 law enforcement officers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Amid the vote creating a citizens observer patrol within the city of Birmingham, supporters of the move who voted yes said Wednesday it will help with the slew of vacancies the Birmingham Police Department has. Of the council members, five voted yes to create the patrol,...
Double Springs man killed in rollover Birmingham crash that injured 2 others
A man killed in a rollover crash in Birmingham has now been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the fatality victim as Craig Wayne Reno. He was 49 and lived in Double Springs. The wreck happened at 7:48 a.m. Wednesday at 24th Street South and Third Avenue South.
Opinion | Birmingham can solve its own problems if Montgomery steps back
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Here in Alabama, cities aren’t allowed to set a local minimum wage. Or regulate concealed carry. Or tax self-driving cars. Or, like I wrote about yesterday, decide to use ranked-choice voting to elect city councilors. Really, cities can’t do much. The technical...
Relocation options available for those who witness violent crimes in Birmingham Housing Authority
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Witnesses to violent crimes in the city of Birmingham have the option to relocate. Mayor Randall Woodfin mentioned this earlier in the week, urging more citizens to come forward and share information about the recent homicides. The relocation program started a few years ago in Birmingham...
Argument at Midfield store leads to shots fired nearby, 1 woman injured
An argument that started at a Midfield Family Dollar ended with shots fired at a nearby location and one woman injured. Midfield police officers were dispatched to the business in the 1000 block of Woodward Road on a shooting call, said Sgt. Michael Jeffries. They arrived to find several spent...
City of Birmingham proposes $24.5M federal investment in economic opportunity, workforce development grant program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham has submitted the next phase of an application for a highly-competitive federal investment grant that could bring in new centers for workforce training, childcare, entrepreneurship development, and more. The $24.5 million proposal called “Reinvest Birmingham” would potentially impact tens of thousands of...
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