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Homewood holds first city council meeting since finance director was arrested, accused of stealing more than $100k
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood City Council met for the first time since the former city finance director was arrested and accused of stealing city money. City leaders did not have much to say about the incident as the investigation continues. However, they confirm an accounting firm has been hired by the city to further look into the missing funds.
Chelsea holds on for three one-run wins at Hoover Classic
HOOVER – The Chelsea Hornets left the Hoover Classic with a 3-1 record, but it didn’t come easy as the Hornets had to work for a trio of one-run wins across the two-day tournament. Chelsea started the tournament with a 4-3 win over the Brookwood Panthers on Friday,...
Shelby Co. couple suing school leaders after they say repeated bullying led to son’s suicide
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Shelby County couple is suing the Shelby County Board of Education and Chelsea school leaders saying the school system failed to protect their son from repeated bullying, which they say ultimately led to his suicide. Jackson McQueen was a 15-year-old student at Chelsea High...
Homewood police chase ends in gunfire, crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — One person is fighting for their life after a Homewood police chase ended in gunfire and a crash. Just after 2 p.m., officers with the Homewood Police Department's Special Operations Unit were conducting surveillance on a vehicle believed to be involved in narcotics activity, according to HPD.
Firefighters respond to Homewood apartment fire
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in Homewood Monday afternoon. The incident happened in the 1500 block of 29th Court S. The Homewood Fire Department asked that people avoid the area while firefighters work to extinguish the fire. The fire department said no reported injures...
First Alert Weather: A First Alert for warmer days and the possibility of isolated storms by Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: The sky will remain clear tonight, with temperatures tumbling into the low 40s and upper 30s. This could be the last night we see upper 30s this season. I’m not concerned about frost, and it won’t take long for temperatures to rebound on Tuesday. You can expect another beautiful day for Tuesday, with sunshine, and highs in the 70s. The dry weather will continue into Wednesday, with highs back in the 70s.
8 children taken to hospital after day care van crashes, driver taken to UAB
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities responded to a day care van crash on Monday morning, April 22, according to Center Point Fire. The van was taking children to Kermit Johnson and Pinson Elementary School when it hit a tree. Eight children and the driver were on board. The driver was extricated from the van.
Birmingham seeking $2 million grant to redevelop McArthur School property
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Charlie Williams has fond memories of his eight years roaming McArthur School's hallways. Three blocks from his childhood home, he says its teachers’ motivational tools left quite an impression. “If you didn't get your lesson, you may get one or two, maybe even three licks...
Commemorating Crime Victims': Birmingham Police launch Victims Services Unit
Sunday, the Censere Effect and Voices of Black Mothers United hosted 'Lets Heal Together,' an event to commemorate the start of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which lasts from April 21-27, 2024. The purpose of the week is to honor crime victims and survivors; recognize the professionals and volunteers who...
Leadership Shelby County hosts golf tournament
Benefitting students in Shelby County, the 2024 Leadership Shelby County Golf Tournament teed off on Monday, April 15 at Timberline Golf Club. In addition to a silent auction, the golf tournament raised money for Leadership Shelby County’s youth programming. The post Leadership Shelby County hosts golf tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Lauren Daigle: How to find tickets to contemporary Christian star’s Kaleidoscope Tour
Get ready, Lauren Daigle fans: The contemporary Christian star is continuing her Kaleidoscope Tour into spring 2024. The tour promotes her new album, titled “Lauren Daigle.”. Daigle, known for hits like “You Say” and “Thank God I Do,” is bringing the tour to The Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.,...
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