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Officials: Man charged after causing Shelby County deputy to crash on Highway 280

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been charged with multiple violations after a Shelby County deputy said the man’s reckless lane change in heavy rain on Highway 280 put his life at risk. The deputy said he was driving on 280 Wednesday morning in pouring rain and...

Shelby County, AL · 1d

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Birmingham Police Search for Morgan Barton, 55, Missing Since Election Night After Attending Sheraton Hotel Watch Party as Her Dog Is Found Home Alone

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Police in Birmingham are searching for a 55-year-old woman who has not been heard from since election night. Morgan Barton was last known to be at an election-night watch party for Doug Jones at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday, November 3. Her phone is unreachable, and her car is missing. Family members found her dog alone at her home without food, which they say is completely unlike her.

Birmingham, AL · 19h

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After Calera Landowner Grady Church Refused to Step Back From Tree-Clearing Crews, Alabama Power Asked a Court for a Restraining Order Over Its $248 Million Line

Alabama Power asked a Shelby County court for a restraining order against Calera landowner Fenn Church over tree clearing for its $248 million, 74-mile line.

Calera, AL · 9h

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3 Donaldson Correctional Facility sergeants arrested

Three correctional sergeants who worked at William Donaldson Correctional Facility were arrested this week.

Bessemer, AL · 4h

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Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, serving BBQ again: ‘We’re still kicking’

After several weeks of inactivity, Irondale’s Golden Rule Bar-B-Q is back to serving sandwiches. On Thursday, the restaurant’s long-time General Manager Sammy Derzis provided an update on social media. Golden Rule began selling sandwiches and beverages from a food truck. “We’re out in the parking lot with the...

Irondale, AL · 1d

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car on I-459 in Hoover

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman was taken to the hospital after they were hit by a car on I-459 Thursday night. Hoover Police said two crashes happened on I-459 NB Thursday night. Officials said the woman was involved in the first crash and was hit by one of the...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Suspect in custody after 22-year-old shot, killed in south Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department has a suspect in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to the BPD, the incident occurred at around 10:45 p.m. in the 800 block of 44th Place North. When officers arrived on the scene, they found an adult female victim unresponsive inside a […]

Birmingham, 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 · 8h

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23-year-old man arrested in connection to south Birmingham homicide

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect who was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to the BPD, the shooting occurred at a residence in the 800 block of 44th Place North. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Makayla May Riley, was pronounced deceased at […]

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Text messages reveal setup in deadly Birmingham robbery: 19-year-old woman denied bond

A 19-year-old woman will remain behind bars after a judge heard text messages and testimony that showed she allegedly lured a man to his death in Birmingham. Breona Nicole Marshall, of Theodore, is charged with felony murder in the Oct. 24 shooting death of 21-year- old Jaxon Bearden. Previously charged...

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After nearly 70 years, Birmingham's Fountain Heights is getting a grocery store of its own

For generations, getting groceries in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has meant traveling outside the community to find fresh food. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative will open the We All Eat Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a neighborhood grocery store to Fountain Heights for the first time in nearly 70 years.

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Alabama Power Cut Down His Old-Growth Oaks While the Condemnation Lawsuit Was Still in Court!

Alabama Power cleared 200-plus yards of Fenn Church's Calera oaks during an active condemnation appeal, raising questions about landowner notice rights.

Alabama · 1d

Shelby Reporter

CASA of Shelby County welcomes 5 new volunteers

COLUMBIANA — The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Shelby County announce that five new volunteers have completed their training and have been sworn in as official officers of the court. Their commitment marks an important step forward in the organization’s work to ensure that children who have experienced abuse or neglect have a consistent, caring advocate by their side.

Shelby County, AL · 2d

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Suspect in Magic City Classic shooting caught with gun when he went to find phone: police

Dre’Shawn Thomas, 19, was shot nine times in the shootings that injured several others.

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Shelby County falls at Eufaula to finish season

EUFAULA – The Shelby County Wildcats did not repeat last season’s road heroics to open the playoffs, but a solid effort to finish closed out a memorable career for the Class of 2027. The Eufaula Tigers defeated Shelby County 35-14 on Nov. 6 at Eufaula High School in...

Eufaula, AL · 13h

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Juvenile Charged in Legion Field Shooting That Killed One

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham police have charged a 17-year-old juvenile with murder in the shooting that killed one person and injured eight others outside Legion Field following the Magic City Classic... The post Juvenile Charged in Legion Field Shooting That Killed One appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

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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 · 5h

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2 Mobile County residents among 4 facing murder charges in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WALA) - Two Mobile County residents are among four people arrested in connection with a robbery that turned deadly in Birmingham. Breona Marshall, 19, of Theodore, is facing felony murder charges. Jamaries Robinson, 20, is facing capital murder charges in the death of an Alabaster man. The shooting...

Birmingham, AL · 18h

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Birmingham neighbors raise safety concerns as former Carraway Hospital demolition continues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As demolition continues at the former Carraway Hospital site in Birmingham, some nearby residents are raising concerns about debris, dust and other issues they say have affected their neighborhood. The former hospital is being torn down to make way for The Star at Uptown development. But as crews continue working, neighbors […]

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Birmingham seeks to condemn former Midtown auto dealership, owner says redevelopment is planned

The city of Birmingham has filed an emergency request in court, seeking to condemn and demolish three buildings at a former auto dealership that they call blighted and a dangerous nuisance. Even before being served legal notice, the owner of the property told AL.com Friday that he already has a...