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Leeds, AL

LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - A train is blocking the Henry Ellen crossing in Leeds on Friday, March 31. Leeds Fire and Rescue said in a social media post the train has been at the crossing since 3 a.m. Since the crossing is blocked. there is a longer response to home...

Train blocking Henry Ellen crossing in Leeds

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire Rescue Service (BFRS) crews are working at 18-wheeler fire at the Flying J on Daniel Payne Drive in Birmingham. BFRS says an explosion happened on the rear of the rig. The truck was carrying lithium battery in 55-gallon drums. The driver was not in...

18-wheeler explosion at Flying J

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There are 20,000 new uniform trash cans being distributed right now across the city of Birmingham. The new bins are a part of the city’s $7 million dollar project to give 100,000 homes new trash cans. This is phase two of the rollout. The city already distributed 20,000 new uniform trash cans at the end of last year, but right now, they’re putting 5,000 cans each on the north and south sides of Birmingham.

Birmingham distributing 20,000 more uniform trash bins

Tuscaloosa, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Saban Discovery Center, a major educational development that will be built in Tuscaloosa, is now having several major partners come aboard. Organizers announced that five major partners have agreed to join the effort and offer their support, including Alabama Power Foundation, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Mercedes Benz, Parker Towing and the University of Alabama. These partnerships will help the Saban Center build an innovative campus on the current site of the Tuscaloosa News building.

Saban Discovery Center gains new partners

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police need your help finding a missing woman. Keneisha Andrews, 27, was last seen March 23 in the 5200 block of Avenue Q in Birmingham. Birmingham Police say Andrews suffers from a medical condition that affects her judgment. Andrews is described as 4′10″ and weighs...

BPD looking for 27-year-old missing woman

Tuscaloosa County, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Everyone has the chance to learn from the experts about what is happening around them when there’s severe weather as the National Weather Service is hosting a storm spotter class Thursday night. The class, happening from 6 until 8:30 p.m. on March 30, is in...

Weather Service holding storm spotter class in Tuscaloosa

Alabaster, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster city leaders are making it easier for you to report concerns and problems by launching a new app called Alabaster Connect. The new app is geolocated and will allow you to take a picture of the issue you’re having and send it right to the city from your phone.

Alabaster city leaders launch Alabaster Connect app

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re digging deeper into the city of Birmingham’s curfew ordinance after three kids were shot this week, with two high school students losing their lives. Two of the shootings happened late night, calling for Birmingham Police to remind parents of the city’s curfew. Kids...

Parents can get a citation if children break Birmingham’s curfew ordinance

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB driving experts say teen drivers are some of the most distracted drivers. To highlight the dangers of what happens when you’re distracted in a car, UAB’s TRIP Lab created a portable driving simulator for teens. State Farm, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Honda...

UAB taking their driving simulator statewide with new grant money

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

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - April, May, and June are typically the peak months when it comes to severe weather and tornadoes in the United States. As we enter that season with a threat in the forecast, it’s important that you know what to do should bad weather hit your home.

Making a severe weather plan for you and your family

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A Tuscaloosa man is in jail after turning himself in for a Thursday night shooting that left another man dead. Reginal Dawayne Peoples, 36, turned himself into the Tuscaloosa Police Department after shooting Rufus Tyrone Carter IV, 37, on Thursday night. Both men are Tuscaloosa residents.

Man turns himself in after shooting in Tuscaloosa

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

Moody, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A group has been put together to review the response to the landfill fire in Moody. Officials with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced the formation of the group Thursday, March 30. Comments are requested and can be submitted by email, through ADEM’s website,...

Public invited to comment on response to Moody landfill fire

Bessemer, AL

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer Police are investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Walterius Jamal Barnes. Authorities say he was shot while in a car in the 2000 block of Fairfax Avenue around 3...

Man crashes vehicle into Bessemer home after shooting

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

Clay, AL

CLAY, Ala. (WBRC) - There’s new reaction from the plan to end Alabama’s grocery tax from the mayor of a city that’s already done it. State lawmakers plan to vote on House Bill 15, which would remove the state’s grocery tax. The city of Clay enacted a similar plan, decreasing the tax by 2% in their area back in the fall, and they say it’s proving to be helpful to the community.

Clay mayor says their city is good example of cutting grocery tax

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

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

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin was at the White House to push for the Access to AEDs Act. Hamlin suffered from cardiac arrest back in January and has been advocating for student athletes of all ages. Tuscaloosa schools shared what they do to make...

Damar Hamlin pushes for more AEDs in schools, Tuscaloosa schools share how equipped they are

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

Homewood, AL

Crestline Heights, AL

Forestdale, AL

Coalburg, AL

Ensley, AL

Fairfield, AL

Fultondale, AL

Irondale, AL

Cahaba Heights, AL

Docena, AL

Midfield, AL

Hoover, AL

Shannon, AL

New Castle, AL

Watson, AL

Bluff Park, AL

Brighton, AL

Gardendale, AL

Alton, AL

Meadowbrook, AL

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It’s official: Graymont Avenue in Birmingham will be repaved

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you plan on going to the Magic City Classic, the ride in will be smoother in the years ahead. Graymont Avenue...

It’s official: Graymont Avenue in Birmingham will be repaved

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