Birmingham, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are getting out and about this week in an effort to build relationships and trust in the community. On Tuesday, they completed walks in Ensley, near the Kimbrough Homes Housing Facility and near the site of another deadly homicide. Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond...

Birmingham Police participate in community walks to build relationships in the Magic City

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After a second teen was killed this week due to gun violence, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond said that officers are not babysitters and parents need to pay more attention to where their kids are. “There seems to be a lack of parenting in some of...

Birmingham Police call on parents to help protect; local organization offering after-school and spring break help

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating after they say a juvenile was shot in the northeast part of the city Wednesday evening. Police were called to the 2900 block of Gallant Drive just before 7 p.m. When they arrived, we’re told they found a male juvenile...

Birmingham PD says juvenile shot in NE part of city Wednesday evening

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Birmingham Police holding community walk

Tuscaloosa, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three Alabama school districts, including Tuscaloosa City Schools, are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, claiming the social media companies are contributing to the youth mental health crisis. “We are bringing these lawsuits due to the mental health crisis...

Three Alabama school districts suing social media companies

Shelby County, AL

Vestavia Hills, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There are now more crime fighters working to get drugs out of our neighborhoods. The Vestavia Hills Police Department just joined the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force. Vestavia is now the fifth participating agency in the task force. Right now, the task force has nine...

Vestavia Police Department joins Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force

Indiana State

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - La’Quaylin Mack made history in 2021 by becoming the first female assistant chief of the Birmingham Police Department and she hasn’t stopped there. Her goal is to leave the department better than she found it and open doors for the next generation of women...

Birmingham Police Department’s first female assistant police chief opening doors for the next generation of women in law enforcement

Hoover, AL

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover 911 dispatchers are getting some 4-legged therapy to help them deal with their daily stress. The department has welcomed their emotional support dog named Willow. Willow is a 2-year-old Bernedoodle who is gentle, loving and playful. Willow’s owner Shea Hess had the bright idea to...

Hoover 911 Dispatch welcomes their Emotional Support Dog

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We know that what we eat makes a big difference in our health, but we might not always eat what’s best for us. College students at UAB want to change that, thanks to a new major called Bio Behavioral Nutrition and Wellness. Community health improvement is a big reason this major was created.

UAB’s new nutrition major gaining speed

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The owners of a pony the Tuscaloosa Police Department affectionately called ‘Ginuwine’ after wrangling him in the Alberta neighborhood last week have been found. You may remember our previous story about the pony found roaming the streets of the Alberta neighborhood around 10 p.m....

Owners of pony pursued, ‘arrested’ by police in Tuscaloosa found

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham is seeing a burst in violence, with more than 20 homicides so far this year, and 3 since Sunday, March 26. One of those victims was Caleb Whitt, a 17-year-old senior at Jackson Olin High School. Whitt is just one of over...

With more than 20 homicides so far this year, Birmingham PD calling on community for help

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Summer break for your students is closer than you think and Birmingham City Schools want to help keep your kids growing and learning. This summer, they’re hosting the Superintendent’s Academy for scholars in grades 5 through 12. It’s a 4-week, achievement-based summer enrichment camp to help students grow in a number of areas.

BCS holding Superintendent’s Academy summer camp for 5-12 graders

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A piece of Tuscaloosa history has been sold. The crescent moon sign at the Moon Winx Lodge is gone. Tuscaloosa City Council president Kip Tyner confirmed to WBRC the property owner sold it. About a week ago city officials shut the lodge down after what they...

Tuscaloosa’s Moon Winx Lodge sign sold

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Many local animal clinics and dog facilities are now requiring you to get your dog a flu vaccine before they can stay the night or be treated. This comes after a deadly dog flu outbreak in Birmingham last year. Local dog parks, like Birmingham’s The Barkery,...

Dog parks and animal clinics now requiring flu shot for dogs

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The shock of the Huntsville Police Department losing one of its own is being felt throughout the state and particularly in Tuscaloosa. Officer Garrett Crumby died Tuesday afternoon after he was shot in the line of duty. Crumby and his partner were responding to a shooting incident. The other policeman was also shot and remains hospitalized.

Fallen Huntsville police officer had deep ties to Tuscaloosa

Wisconsin State

Pelham, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hot days like today remind us of summer, being outdoors and having some fun. Which is why Pelham city leaders are working to make sure this summer Pelham residents can do just that. Earlier this month, city council approved the purchase of a new splash pad.

New splash pad coming to Pelham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police say two men were found shot March 28 in east Birmingham. It’s believed the shootings started in the 300 block of 81st Street North due to Shot Spotter data showing at least 10 rounds of gunfire. One man was found around 12:40 p.m....

Double shooting investigation underway in east Birmingham

Sylacauga, AL

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Sylacauga Police Department is asking the public for help locating the suspect in a homicide. On Wednesday, March 29, police responded to a call in the area of S. Main Avenue between E. Clay Street and E. Park Street. Upon arrival, officers located a man...

Sylacauga Police asking for assistance locating suspect in homicide investigation

New Jersey State

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Stallions are getting ready to kickoff the second USFL season as practices are underway in Protective Stadium. The Stallions are coming off a very successful inaugural season, capturing the USFL Championship. Head coach Skip Holtz talked Tuesday about the challenge of repeating as champions.

Stallions hit the field in preparation for second season

Calera, AL

CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - A child believed to have been kidnapped several states away was rescued in Calera March 27. Calera Police say its tag reader cameras notified them of a vehicle suspected to be involved with an abducted child. Officers responded and recovered the child and arrested the suspect.

Calera PD: Tag reader cameras lead to rescue of kidnapped child

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide on the city’s southwest side. Police responded to the scene in the 500 block of 12th Street Southwest around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities found an adult male on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. BFRS arrived on scene...

Birmingham Police investigating homicide on city’s southwest side

Cullman, AL

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) - A two-vehicle crash on Tuesday evening, March 28, claimed the life of a Cullman woman. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says 47-year-old Chessi R. Waddell was fatally injured when the 2003 Toyota Corolla that she was driving was struck by a 2006 Mazda MPV, driven by 39-year-old Tye W. Leach, of Hartselle.

Woman killed, 2 injured in Cullman wreck

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Plans to place a temporary jail across the street from the Tuscaloosa County Jail are moving forward, meaning some low security inmates are going to be on the move. The Tuscaloosa County Commission approved the next step in the process to eventually upgrade the county jail.

County commission approves temporary jail in Tuscaloosa

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Plan for a much colder start to our Wednesday, with lows in the upper 30s. I’m not expecting widespread frost impacts, but you may want to play it safe over far northern areas and bring in the sensitive plants. After the chilly start, temperatures will rebound into the 60s, with a mostly sunny sky. We will have more cold temperatures Wednesday night, with lows in the 40s. However, you can expect beautiful weather for Thursday, with sunshine, and highs in the 70s.

First Alert Weather: Colder mornings & another severe threat on the horizon

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Birmingham transit authority shares plan to improve travel experience

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Many of you came to us with concerns about delayed or canceled routes with the BJCTA. Now the Executive Director of the...

Birmingham transit authority shares plan to improve travel experience

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