Moody PD: Man wanted for attempted murder of police officer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police and Fire are on the scene of a reported suspicious package in Five Points. Officers responded Monday morning near the 2100 block of 11th Avenue South which is an office building. We will update this story when more information becomes available. Get news alerts...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating the death of a man shot and killed Saturday night in Birmingham. According to police it happened in the 3400 Block of 31st Avenue North around 9:30 p.m. 43-year-old Robert Dewayne White was hanging out with a group of friends when someone...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 17-year-old male is dead following an early morning shooting in Birmingham. Birmingham police were dispatched to Nekoma Drive on a report of a person shot shortly after midnight. When they arrived, officers found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to UAB Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WBRC) - An 86-year-old man who was rescued from a house fire in Hueytown over the weekend has died according to the Jefferson County Coroner. It happened Saturday at a home in the 1800 block of Edgehill Drive. Hueytown Fire arrived and rescued two adults from inside the house. A third adult had already escaped the home.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says a search is underway for a missing kayaker on Bayview Lake. Star 1 helicopter and other personnel were brought in to aid in the search. Around 2:20 Monday afternoon, JCSO was notified by family members of 34-year-old Richard...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating after someone found human remains in a drainage ditch on the shoulder of a road. The remains were discovered in the 8400 block of 7th Avenue South Sunday morning. Authorities say the remains were under a large pile of household...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Two brothers, ages 11 and 12, have been found after the Tuscaloosa Police Department asked the public’s assistance in locating the boys. In a post to social media on Saturday, authorities said that family members found out where the two boys were and that they are both safe.

SHELBY CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Trash pickup is getting better for some folks in Shelby County, but at least one homeowner says the delays continue. We’ve been reporting on these issues for more than a month. I spoke with a few Shelby County residents, some who say trash pickup...

Potential medical facility facing charges in Hoover. Eutaw getting new weather camera to monitor severe weather. Eutaw getting new weather camera to monitor severe weather.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you live in Hoover, you could be getting a new healthcare facility. There were hopes the medical facility could go in the old Sears location inside the Riverchase Galleria, but that is no longer an option. City leaders tell me the old Sears spot is...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A new community group is forming in Tuscaloosa to address concerns facing the city. The group is called the Transparency and Truth Coalition and it was formed by Jerry Carter, who served as president of Tuscaloosa’s NAACP branch for 10 years. He left the NAACP...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 2023 is bringing promising news to homebuyers. Experts say home prices are beginning to stabilize after a few rocky years, but this year experts say prices will not be as daunting. “It has been a crazy, incredibly competitive market,” said Nicole Ceravolo, realter with Sold South...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Comedian and Birmingham native Rickey Smiley announced via Instagram on Sunday that his son, Brandon Smiley, had passed away. “I have bad news this morning,” Smiley said in a video on the social media platform. “I just want everyone to pray for me, pray for my family. My son, Brandon Smiley has passed away this morning. I hate to announce this. I just want to give it to you before you hear it in the streets.”

MARGARET, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Margaret in St. Clair County is without a mayor and a police chief right now. Both officials resigned within a few weeks of each other back in December and the positions are still unfilled. WBRC FOX6 reached out to all five city councilmembers...

Potential medical facility facing charges in Hoover. Eutaw getting new weather camera to monitor severe weather. Eutaw getting new weather camera to monitor severe weather.

SHELBY CO., Ala. (WBRC) - What does it take to not only find good job candidates, but keep them?. Dozens of business owners in Shelby County shared their thoughts on the business issues affecting Shelby County companies in 2023. The results from the survey were presented at the eighth annual...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A two-day conference on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder wrapped up Friday at the Bryant Conference Center at the University of Alabama. Attendees included doctors, psychologists, counselors, and parents among others. As the number of people diagnosed with ADHD continues to grow, organizers wanted attendees to be...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - January is International Quality of Life month and a Birmingham nonprofit is making sure people experiencing homelessness are getting the quality healthcare they need and deserve. Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) has served the greater Birmingham area for 40 years. Their mission is to make sure...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Opioid overdose deaths in Jefferson County continue to rise. New data shows there is already 39 suspected drug deaths so far this year, but one federal change that could soon be improving access to lifesaving medications. Naloxone or Narcan is a medicine that can help reduce...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday! Tonight, temperatures will get in to the low 50s and some areas will reach the upper 40s for an overnight low. There is still a chance for showers throughout the rest of your Sunday and into Monday morning. Here’s how to prepare for the week: keep rain gear and umbrella handy and drive carefully! Avoid any ponding on the roads. Monday morning will start cloudy with some lingering showers.