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One dead in crash on I-459 South in Hoover; interstate shut down

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — One person is dead following a crash on Interstate 459 South in Hoover, where police have shut down southbound lanes as investigators work to determine what happened. The Hoover Police Department said the crash occurred near mile marker 9, approximately one mile south of Highway...

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Birmingham Police Search for Morgan Barton, 55, Missing Since Election Night After Attending Sheraton Hotel Watch Party as Her Dog Is Found Home Alone

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Police in Birmingham are searching for a 55-year-old woman who has not been heard from since election night. Morgan Barton was last known to be at an election-night watch party for Doug Jones at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday, November 3. Her phone is unreachable, and her car is missing. Family members found her dog alone at her home without food, which they say is completely unlike her.

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Person killed in overnight Jefferson County house fire

A person was killed in a house fire overnight in Fultondale.

Fultondale, AL · 2d

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Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, serving BBQ again: ‘We’re still kicking’

After several weeks of inactivity, Irondale’s Golden Rule Bar-B-Q is back to serving sandwiches. On Thursday, the restaurant’s long-time General Manager Sammy Derzis provided an update on social media. Golden Rule began selling sandwiches and beverages from a food truck. “We’re out in the parking lot with the...

Irondale, AL · 2d

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3 Donaldson Correctional Facility sergeants arrested

Three correctional sergeants who worked at William Donaldson Correctional Facility were arrested this week.

Bessemer, AL · 1d

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3 takeaways from Alabama's statement win over LSU

No. 5 Crimson Tide beats No. 14 Tigers in Baton Rouge

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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Text messages reveal setup in deadly Birmingham robbery: 19-year-old woman denied bond

A 19-year-old woman will remain behind bars after a judge heard text messages and testimony that showed she allegedly lured a man to his death in Birmingham. Breona Nicole Marshall, of Theodore, is charged with felony murder in the Oct. 24 shooting death of 21-year- old Jaxon Bearden. Previously charged...

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Bessemer’s Bright Star Chef Brings Alabama’s Oldest Kitchen to Panama City

The executive chef of Alabama’s oldest restaurant is packing his knives for a short trip to the Florida Panhandle. Andreas Anastassakis, who runs the kitchen at the Bright Star in Bessemer, will cook two special dinners at Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Panama City on November 17 and 18, with both seatings starting at 6:30 p.m.

Panama City, FL · 1d

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23-year-old man arrested in connection to south Birmingham homicide

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect who was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to the BPD, the shooting occurred at a residence in the 800 block of 44th Place North. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Makayla May Riley, was pronounced deceased at […]

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Birmingham seeks to condemn former Midtown auto dealership, owner says redevelopment is planned

The city of Birmingham has filed an emergency request in court, seeking to condemn and demolish three buildings at a former auto dealership that they call blighted and a dangerous nuisance. Even before being served legal notice, the owner of the property told AL.com Friday that he already has a...

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 2d

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Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

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2 Mobile County residents among 4 facing murder charges in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WALA) - Two Mobile County residents are among four people arrested in connection with a robbery that turned deadly in Birmingham. Breona Marshall, 19, of Theodore, is facing felony murder charges. Jamaries Robinson, 20, is facing capital murder charges in the death of an Alabaster man. The shooting...

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Birmingham man among 14 arrested in Limestone County child exploitation investigation

A 24-year-old Birmingham man was among 14 people arrested in a Limestone County online child exploitation investigation. Raul Lorenzo was charged with electronic solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act and first-degree human trafficking. The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said all 14 people face those three charges, for a total of 42 charges. The arrests came during Operation Fowl Play, a multi-day investigation led by the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigation Division’s Special Operations Team with help from the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Investigators focused on people accused of using social media, messaging apps and online games to contact children for sexual purposes. The sheriff’s office said some suspects allegedly arranged meetings with children or traveled intending to commit unlawful sex acts. The sheriff’s office said the defendants will be held without bond until Aniah’s Law hearings are scheduled. The investigation was part of the Millstone Project, an initiative launched by Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin in 2024 to investigate and prevent crimes against children.

Limestone County, AL · 13h

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Irondale Unveils 5-Mile Rails to River Plan, Then Council Admits It's Flying Blind

Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. laid out a sweeping vision this week for transforming downtown and a roughly 5.1-mile stretch of the city reaching toward the Cahaba River, but the rollout immediately ran into a snag: several council members said they hadn't even seen the full proposal before being asked to discuss it.

Irondale, AL · 2d

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Man arrested after allegedly causing deputy to crash on Hwy 280

NORTH SHELBY — A Birmingham has been arrested on charges of reckless endangerment after allegedly causing a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy to crash on Highway 280. Kennys Uriel Alvarez was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Nov. 4 on a total bond of $2,950 before posting bail on Nov. 6.

Shelby County, AL · 2d

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Another Big Ten coach takes shot at SEC

He made the comment after his team became bowl eligible.

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Authorities ask for help finding suspects accused of buying electronics with stolen cards

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for your help in a case they said involves electronics bought with stolen cards. The photos below were taken from a business off Lakeshore Parkway. The address given appears to be Walmart. Investigators said the two people...

Homewood, AL · 2d

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Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

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Birmingham Personal Injury Law Firm Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP Announces Rebrand to Farris Riley Injury Law

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2026 / Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP, a Birmingham-based personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Alabama, has officially rebranded as Farris Riley Injury Law. The new name reflects the firm's continued focus on representing individuals and families affected by serious accidents, injuries, and wrongful deaths.