Jefferson County, AL

Birmingham, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a Jackson-Olin senior noon Sunday, Mar. 26. The victim is 17-year-old Caleb Whitt, according to Birmingham City Schools. Police were called to the area around the 200 block of 3rd Avenue Southwest Sunday afternoon after multiple...

UPDATE: Jackson-Olin senior shot and killed in Birmingham

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Tuscaloosa, AL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A west Alabama charity made sure first responders are well equipped during times when they find young children who are in distress. The National Exchange Club adopted child abuse prevention as its national project back in 1979. Today, kids in the Tuscaloosa area will have something to hold onto if they’re scared or hurting.

Tuscaloosa Exchange Club donates 500 trauma bears to first responders

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) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide they say happened at a gas station on Tallapoosa Street Sunday evening. Authorities confirmed Monday morning the victim was 25-year-old Demetrius Antwan Davis, Jr. of Birmingham. Police were called to the Circle K located at 1700 Tallapoosa Street...

Police: Man shot dead in B’ham gas station parking lot early Sunday evening

ENSLEY, Ala. (WBRC) - A house fire in the early hours of Monday morning left one person in the hospital. Birmingham Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the 1000 block of 45th Street in Ensley just before 1 a.m. When crews arrived, a fire in the kitchen of the residence...

Woman in critical condition following early morning fire in Ensley

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dozens of law enforcement officers were in Birmingham this week participating in five days of training put on by the U.S. Marshals Service. Leaders say their main goal for the classes is to better prepare officers for potentially dangerous, real-world scenarios. “We’re seeing violent crime go...

U.S. Marshals Service train law enforcement in Birmingham

Marion County, AL

Hamilton, AL

MARION CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Major storm damage has been reported in Hamilton after last night’s severe weather. In the video above you can see the roof of a building was blown all the way across the street from those strong winds. This is right next door to the...

Storm damage in Marion County

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire and Rescue crews are on the scene of a fire in the 1800 block of Avenue W in Ensley. The fire was reported shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday, March 25. Upon arrival, crews found the back of the house consumed by fire. According to BFRS, the house is a total loss.

House fire in Ensley Saturday morning

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There’s a new incentive for Alabama Power customers who are considering buying an electric vehicle. The utility is offering a $500 rebate to buyers of electric vehicles who install a charging station at their homes. “We’re specifically talking about the level two charger,” says Alabama...

Alabama Power offering new incentive for electric vehicle purchasers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday! The Tornado Watch has been cancelled for the WBRC FOX6 News viewing area. We’ve seen reports of large hail with these storms and storms overnight could produce more gusty winds. The Next Big Thing is concerns for Flash Flooding with these storms and...

First Alert: Storms still possible through Monday at 6 a.m.; Flash Flood Warning for some areas

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Happy Saturday! Low temperatures will range from the low 50s for northwest central Alabama counties and upper 50s and low 60s for south-central counties. I expect to see multiple rounds of storms early Sunday morning through Sunday night as the Next Big Thing. Threats include large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado cannot be ruled out.

FIRST ALERT: Rounds of severe storms possible Sunday a.m. through Monday a.m.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Saturday the Birmingham Squadron held their Fan Appreciation Night! One of the G-league’s youngest fans is definitely the most dedicated. “My locker is this one,” Dorian Wiley said, while walking in the team’s locker room. The Squadron don’t let just anyone in there...

Meet the Squadron’s biggest fan

Kansas State

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBRC) - Alabama men’s basketball has proven time and time again how talented their roster is this season. When one player is struggling offensively, another is able to come in off the bench and make a huge impact. Nick Pringle is one perfect example of doing just that.

Pringle providing big boost for Alabama men’s hoops

Maryland State

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBRC) - As Alabama dances into the Sweet 16, it’s a been a special return to the court for Jahvon Quinerly. The Tide’s star point guard tore his ACL a year ago in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in a game against Maryland. His comeback is well-documented to where now Quinerly is playing some his best ball and helping lead the Tide in the postseason.

The Comeback Kid: Jahvon Quinerly’s return to the Big Dance

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Beloved faculty member identified in school bus accident at Mortimer Jordan HS

WARRIOR, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: Jefferson County Schools has identified 58-year-old Mark Ridgeway as the teacher and driver killed Wednesday morning as a result of the...

Beloved faculty member identified in school bus accident at Mortimer Jordan HS

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