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Woman in custody after boyfriend stabbed in domestic incident, says police
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A person suffered serious stab wounds in a reported domestic incident in Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department said officers were called to the 600 block of Brussels Circle just after 2:30 p.m. Officers found a male with life-threatening wounds from a stabbing, and another person had...
5 arrested, 7 vehicles seized in Birmingham street racing operation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Five people were arrested and vehicles and guns were seized as part of a crackdown on exhibition driving and street racing in the city of Birmingham. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the arrests were made throughout the weekend of April 12 and is part of an ongoing operation to curb […]
Birmingham Police launching Victim Services Unit to help crime victims and their loved ones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police now taking extra steps to be there for victims and their families. In the past, officers and detectives have taken more on their plates to try and be there for those hurting, but now that job will fall on a whole new department. The...
Semitrailer overturns on I-20 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Westbound lanes are re-opening on Interstate 20 at the First Avenue exit in Birmingham after a semitrailer overturned Thursday morning. The Amazon truck crashed just after 6:30 a.m. on the ramp going to Interstate 59. This is also referred to as "Dead Man's Curve." >> KNOW...
Fire damages apartment unit in Birmingham, displacing residents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities extinguished a fire at an apartment in Birmingham Wednesday evening. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was called to an apartment building in the 800 block of Nob Hill Drive around 7:27 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, we’re told crews found smoke and fire...
USDA issues UAB animal testing facilities warning, cite animal deaths and lack of veterinarian care
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After PETA filed a complaint against the university in March, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a warning to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. According to the warning, UAB is being cited for inadequate veterinarian care, allowing three ferrets to die, five...
Thieves steal another UAB student’s car from on-campus parking deck
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Another UAB student is feeling frustrated after his car was stolen from an on-campus parking deck. We shared a similar theft story back in January. This time, the student found his missing car, but says because of slow police response time, he was unable to get it back. “I was devastated. I was at a loss for words.”
Purpose Built Communities hosts first conference in 5 years in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The national organization Purpose Built Communities is holding a conference in Birmingham this week, focusing on the Woodlawn community. The group aims to create healthy and sustainable neighborhoods. The leaders of Woodlawn United want to showcase the changes, and demonstrate to potential homeowners and businesses that...
Man who shot himself during police chase, crashed into UAB building has died
A man who shot himself during a police chase earlier this week has died. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Antonio Dewayne Davidson. He was 35 and lived in Birmingham. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. Monday. Homewood police Sgt. John Carr said investigators with...
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