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Birmingham Housing Authority to receive more than $16 million dollars from HUD grant
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) announced Wednesday they are getting a federal grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) valued at more than any other public housing authority in the state. From roof repairs to energy efficient upgrades, the nearly $17...
Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama breaks records with tips and rewards for April
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin called for more witnesses to come forward in recent shootings during a press conference on Tuesday morning, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama announced that they broke records in April by giving away $13,250 in reward money for credible tips. Bob Copus...
Birmingham-Southern has 'no definitive agreements' on potential buyer of campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham-Southern College will close at the end of May following a year and a half long effort to obtain bridge funding. The announcement came at the end of March, after the College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on the decision after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program, failed to get the support it needed to move forward.
First Alert Weather: Rain returns Friday with a marginal risk for strong to severe storms
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dry weather will continue this evening, but clouds will be on the increase with showers reaching western areas after midnight. The new Storm Prediction Center outlook lines up nicely with our First Alert Severe Weather Outlook we provided yesterday. Rain and storms will increase in coverage from west to east throughout the morning, but the greatest risk for severe weather will be over the southern part of the state. There will be a marginal risk for a stronger storm, with wind and hail for our region.
Birmingham mayor's office announces 2025 proposed operating budget
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The office of Mayor Randall Woodfin released the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget proposal Thursday. The Woodfin administration said it presented the $554 million spending plan to the Birmingham City Council Tuesday, May 14. The proposal will reportedly prioritize neighborhood revitalization, investments in youth, and...
For 25 years, the Chelsea Citizens Observer Patrol has been keeping a watchful eye on the city
CHELSEA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department got approval this week to start a Citizens Observer Patrol, or COP, to help curb and stop crime. City leaders in Shelby County say their COP has been successful for several years. For 25 years, the Chelsea COP has been a helpful...
Birmingham mother of 4 found dead in SUV after crash, kidnapping was shot 8 times, detective testifies
Birmingham mother Nakita Davidson, kidnapped and found slain inside the trunk of her own SUV, was shot eight times, according to new information released by police. Davidson’s boyfriend, 37-year-old Cedric Dewayne Robertson, is charged with capital murder in her slaying. He appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing...
One dead, two injured in Birmingham crash
One person is dead and two others injured after a wreck in Birmingham. The Birmingham Fire Department says they were called to 24th Street South and 3rd Avenue South just before 8 a.m. on May 15, 2024. All three people were initially trapped in a vehicle. The two injured were...
Next steps for Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm
More preliminary work is underway after legislation needed to move the Alabama Farm Center project forward passed through the Alabama House and Senate. The project is slated for Hallmark Farm in Warrior. The farm center will host livestock shows and other events, as well as be an educational facility for...
Jefferson Co. health sciences students receive white coats
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Many Jefferson County students are one step closer to their goal of working in health sciences. Several of those students walked across the stage Thursday night receiving their white coat. The white coats mean a lot to the seniors, and to potential employers, because it shows...
Man struck and killed while walking on Highway 78 overpass in Graysville
GRAYSVILLE, Ala. — Deputies responded to the scene of a tragic traffic incident late Tuesday night after a man was struck and killed. It happened at around 8:19 p.m. on the Highway 78 overpass at Interstate 22 in Graysville, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He was later...
Rush Propst seeks to delay arrest warrant for $123,875 in unpaid spousal support
Attorneys for former Pell City High School football coach Rush Propst asked a judge on Thursday to delay the issuing of an arrest warrant against him for $123,875 in unpaid spousal support, court records showed. The filings by Propst’s new attorneys -- state Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham and Birmingham City...
Some wary about potential citizens observer patrol for Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The city of Birmingham is moving forward with new public safety measures. On Tuesday, the council approved an auxiliary police force and a citizens observer patrol. People have mixed feelings about the new initiatives, especially the citizens observer patrol. Some people think it will be too dangerous to label community volunteers […]
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