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Charter bus carrying 40 people crashes on I-59 NB, 3 taken to hospital
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A charter bus with 40 people on board was involved in a vehicle crash on I-59 NB Thursday afternoon, according to Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services. The bus was taking a group from The Salvation Army and was on I-59 NB near the 4th Avenue exit...
Ground beef sold at Walmart stores recalled due to possible contamination
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores nationwide is being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall Thursday. Cargill Meat Solutions in Pennsylvania issued the recall after...
Virtual kidnapping scams worsen: What you need to know
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s one of the most frightening scams out there right now, and it is targeting parents everywhere - virtual kidnapping. Kevin David owns an appliance shop, and is a doting dad. But his world came crashing to stop recently when he received a terrifying call from his daughter Brooke.
New type of Chik-fil-A in Birmingham has ties to founder of the company
HOOVER, Ala. — A new type of Chick-fil-A in Birmingham is connected to the founder of the company. Mark Meadows, the owner, has been with Chick-fil-A for decades. He is married to the great-niece of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy. Meadows opened the first free-standing Chick-fil-A in the state...
'The list is way too long:' Mother of Birmingham man killed speaks amid rise in homicides
Many viewers have complained about the violence in Birmingham. This year the city is on pace for over 120 homicides. Ten years ago, the total number was 62. There have been more than 40 homicides in Birmingham through the first four months of 2024. About half of those cases have had an arrest made.
Birmingham man dead after domestic shooting, suspect in custody
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham man is dead following what police are calling a domestic altercation turned deadly Tuesday night. Andrew Derrel Perry, 38, was pronounced dead on the scene after Birmingham Police say they were initially responding to a domestic disturbance call just after 10 p.m. While officers...
Protests take place on University of Alabama campus
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — Students on the University of Alabama campus have joined a movement that's taken place on several other college campuses across the country. These protests target the actions of Israel as they nation continues military action in Gaza in response to a terrorist attack last October.
One killed in shooting near Center Point
One person is dead after a shooting inside a house near Center Point Tuesday night. Birmingham police say 38-year-old Andre Derrel Perry of Birmingham died at the scene. The shooting happened just after 10 p.m. on Cedargate Circle. Police believe the shooting is a result of a domestic altercation. A...
Birmingham mayor announces second chance program for people released from jail
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The city of Birmingham announced a new program Wednesday to give recently incarcerated people a chance to start over. There’s nearly a dozen community partners putting their resources together to start the Birmingham Re-entry Alliance. Some believe this program is different than any they’ve seen before.
Alexander Shunnarah buys former Birmingham News building for $13.2 million
Alabama attorney Alexander Shunnarah has bought a downtown Birmingham office building. The prominent attorney has bought the former Birmingham News building at 2201 4th Ave. N. for $13.2 million. The building housed The Birmingham News from 2006 until 2014. It was sold to Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation in 2015.
Leeds woman wanted on charges of making terrorist threats
JEFFERSON COUNTY–A Leeds woman is wanted in Jefferson County on multiple felony warrants charging her with third degree burglary and making terrorist threats, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Ashley Chantal Frazier, 31, is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 170 lbs. She has short black hair...
'Second Chance Hiring Fair' scheduled for May 9 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Second Chance is hosting a job fair in Birmingham Thursday, May 9. According to the organization's website, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in collaboration with several local nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies hold regular Second Chance Hiring Fairs specifically for formerly incarcerated and justice involved individuals.
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