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Birmingham PD’s Operation Knight Rider finding early success
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We are now getting a better look at the Birmingham Police Department’s latest effort to end exhibition driving in the Magic City. In their first weekend of “Operation Knight Rider,” police seized multiple guns, cars and drugs. BPD is using crime data to...
Center Point approves multiple property abatements, plans free mental health workshops for May 4
By Terry Schrimscher Center Point — The Center Point City Council met for the final meeting of the month on Thursday night, April 18 at City Hall. The full Council was in attendance for the meeting. The agenda began with two public hearings. The first hearing contained dozens of homes and properties on the November […]
Birmingham leaders hope camera legislation passes and helps effort to end exhibition driving
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham city leaders say they’re supporting a new effort by lawmakers to stop dangerous driving. Mayor Randall Woodfin spoke to the city council about both the new Birmingham police effort called Operation Night Rider and the hope for state legislation to stop exhibition driving. Mayor...
Trussville woman accused of hitting man sitting in road pleads guilty to misdemeanor
TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville woman who was originally charged with reckless manslaughter after striking and killing a man sitting in the roadway in 2021, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminally negligent homicide on Monday, according to court records. Lindsay Sara Bland, 33, of Trussville, was accused of striking and killing...
Crews in Birmingham work to extinguish abandoned church fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Firefighters worked throughout the morning Tuesday to extinguish an abandoned church fire on Rugby Avenue. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said the fire started before 5:00 a.m. and required a nearby apartment complex to be evacuated. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Fleeing suspect shoots self, crashes into UAB building as officers close in, Homewood police say
A man is in critical condition after police say he shot himself during a police chase Monday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. Homewood police Sgt. John Carr said investigators with the department’s Special Operations Unit had an SUV under surveillance for most of the day for possible drug activity.
Concerned resident seeks improved safety amid motorcycle gatherings in East Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A woman reached out to ABC 33/40 regarding concerns about safety in her neighborhood stemming from large groups she says are gathering in the street. Out of fear of retaliation, she does not want to be identified, but hopes by sharing her story, something will...
Gardendale man killed by debris while driving on I-65
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man from Gardendale died after being struck by debris while driving Monday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Jason H. Fields, 51, was pronounced dead at the scene when a piece of debris struck the 2021 Ford Bronco he was driving on Interstate 65. ALEA did not describe […]
Mini Medical School at UAB inspires middle school students to pursue career in health care
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB and Birmingham City Schools have partnered to teach middle school students about career options in the medical field. The Mini Medical School meets once a month at the Lincoln Professional Development Center. Medical professionals from UAB use the pediatric simulation center to give students a hands-on experience of what it’s like being a nurse or doctor taking care of patients.
Children's of Alabama Heart Center continues to support children with heart defects
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Children's of Alabama Heart Center in Birmingham is ranked among thetop 15 heart surgery hospitals in the U.S. by "U.S. News and World Report." This comes as the survival rate for the program at the Children's Heart Center was over 97% last year, which is higher than the national average.
Alabama Big 10 Mayors meet in Birmingham to collaborate, discuss challenges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WSFA) - Mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities met in Birmingham to talk about the challenges their communities are facing, as well as to work on how to collaborate and share opportunities. The “Alabama Big 10 Mayors,” as they’re referred to, focused on legislative priorities that can...
Iconic ‘90s rockers coming to Alabama, celebrating 25th anniversary of hit album
Get ready to be happy, if you love ‘90s rock. Everclear is going on tour this fall, and the band’s founder and prime mover, Art Alexakis, is promising a set list filled with hits. Two Alabama dates are on the agenda: Oct. 24 at the WorkPlay soundstage in...
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...
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