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Search underway after inmate escaped Walker County Jail

WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - An inmate has escaped Walker County Jail, according to Jasper Police. The Jasper Police Department said they’re aware of an escape and residents may notice an increased law enforcement presence in the area as officers help find the person. “We ask the public to...

Walker County, AL · 22h
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Walker County Woman Killed, 2 People Hurt in Head-On Crash Northwest of Jasper

A 73-year-old Nauvoo woman died Tuesday evening after a head-on crash in Walker County, Alabama State Troopers confirmed Thursday.

Walker County, AL · 2d

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Sipsey Valley Makes History With First-Ever Playoff Win

Down seven in the fourth quarter, Sipsey Valley stunned Andalusia 35-28 with a touchdown in the final 12 seconds, securing its first playoff win in school history.

Andalusia, AL · 11h

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Parents gave daughter 2- to 3-hour beating after she and sister were caught playing with hose while doing chores: Police

Ronald and Sarah Flack are accused of beating their daughters for up to three hours after the girls were caught playing with a hose while doing outdoor chores. The post Parents gave daughter 2- to 3-hour beating after she and sister were caught playing with hose while doing chores: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 2d

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Jasper Earns Statewide Leadership Honors, Secures Place in Economic Development Academy

JASPER, ALA. – Jasper earned statewide recognition for municipal leadership and secured a place in the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Economic Development Academy during the 2026 Municipal Leadership Institute on Tuesday, October 20. Mayor Josh Gates was named Alabama’s Outstanding ACE Mayor, and District 4 Councilmember Jennifer Williams Smith received the statewide Outstanding ACE Leadership Award.

Jasper, AL · 1d

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Three Donaldson Prison Guards Charged After Ignoring Bloods Attack Warning

Three correctional officers at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in western Jefferson County were arrested this week on misdemeanor charges after they allegedly ignored a warning that Bloods gang members were about to attack an inmate inside the prison. The assault happened anyway, on Oct. 25, though authorities say the inmate was not seriously injured.

Jefferson County, AL · 2h

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Bernard’s Honored as Alabama’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year

When Rusty Richardson accepted the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year award on November 5, he could have spent his time reflecting on decades of business success. Instead, he talked about the people. He thanked his wife, Elizabeth, who had nominated him for the award without...

Jasper, AL · 21h

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Jefferson County Coroner’s Office looking for relatives of 5 people who recently died

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is looking for family members of four men and a woman who recently died. Barbara Carlton, 85, died Oct. 8 of natural causes. She was a tenant of Civic Center Health & Rehabilitation and a patient of Adoration Hospice. There is not a picture of her available.

Jefferson County, AL · 2d

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Person killed in overnight Jefferson County house fire

A person was killed in a house fire overnight in Fultondale.

Fultondale, AL · 5h

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Photos: Candy manufacturer plans $3.8M expansion, 60 new jobs in Irondale

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — A candy manufacturer in Irondale is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion that could bring dozens of new jobs to Jefferson County, with city leaders considering tax incentives to help make the project happen. Sandblast by Creative Concepts Inc., an existing candy manufacturer located at 1500 Georgia...

Irondale, AL · 2d

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 20h

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ALEA honors 8 for extraordinary acts of courage, life-saving service

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) honored eight troopers and special agents, awarding prestigious life-saving medals. Two of those eight people honored were troopers at a driver’s license checkpoint in Walker County on Aug. 14. ALEA secretary Hal Taylor said William Norris and Leland Hanford...

Walker County, AL · 1d

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Tuscaloosa County Deputies Searching for 13-Year-Old Girl Missing in Holt

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 13-year-old girl who went missing in Holt Wednesday evening.

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 2d

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Jefferson County grand jury indicts man in 2024 killing of mother of his child

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a man accused of killing the mother of his child in 2024. Maria Sebastian Juan, 27, was last seen on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 around 8 p.m. in Birmingham’s Southside area, according to police. She was reported missing.

Birmingham, AL · 22h

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People caught in two Methodist Home Care data incidents have until Feb. 2, 2027 to claim up to $52.50 in cash or up to $5,000 in losses

People whose private information was potentially involved in the October 2024 and May 2025 data security incidents at Methodist Home Care have until Feb. 2, 2027 to file for a cash payment of up to $52.50 or reimbursement of documented losses of up to $5,000. The settlement is pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson […] The post People caught in two Methodist Home Care data incidents have until Feb. 2, 2027 to claim up to $52.50 in cash or up to $5,000 in losses appeared first on The Money Overview .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Bessemer Police asking for help after woman found dead in apparent hit-and-run

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer Police are asking the public for help after a Fairfield woman died in an apparent hit-and-run. Police said 34-year-old Arkeisha Allen was found dead just after 9 p.m. Monday along 4th Avenue SW, near Alabama STEM Education and across the street from the Bessemer, AL Elk’s Lodge #721.

Bessemer, AL · 1d

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Riverchase Galleria shooting cases bound over to grand jury; bond set at $480,000

HOOVER, Ala — A Jefferson County judge found probable cause to move forward with four cases against Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting at Riverchase Galleria. District Judge William Bell Jr. made the finding after a preliminary hearing Nov. 5. The cases have been...

Hoover, AL · 22h

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Crash closed lanes on I-65 in Jefferson County Thursday morning

A two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle closed the middle and right southbound lanes of Interstate 65 near mile marker 275 in Jefferson County Thursday morning. The crash happened at about 5:55 a.m. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency troopers are at the scene investigating. The lanes will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time.

Jefferson County, AL · 2d

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Center Point Man, 20, Missing Since Halloween, Jefferson County Deputies Say

A 20-year-old Center Point man has not been seen since Oct. 31, and authorities are now asking the public for help finding him. Austin John Brown was last seen in the area of Cantebury Lane on Oct. 31, according to authorities, and has not surfaced since. The Jefferson County Sheriff's...

Center Point, AL · 2d

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Jefferson County commission candidate seeking recount after District 3 loss

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson County District 3 candidate Camara Blue, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he is taking the first steps to request a recount after losing to incumbent Republican Commissioner Jimmie Stephens. According to unofficial results on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website,...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d