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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 · 2d

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1 dead, others injured in Walker County crash on Tuesday afternoon

WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — A woman from Nauvoo is dead and two others were injured in a crash that took place in Walker County on Tuesday afternoon. A report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified the victim was Brenda S. Young, 73. She was a passenger inside of a 2018 Hyundai Sonata that collided […]

Walker County, AL · 2d

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3 sergeants at Alabama correctional facility arrested

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

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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...

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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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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 · 1d

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Teen suspect in Galleria shooting shot cousin he was trying to save from a beating, lawyer says

A Birmingham 19-year-old charged in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria was trying to save his cousin from a beating and did not intend to kill anyone, his lawyer says. Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson is charged with first-degree assault, attempted murder, reckless endangerment and second-degree theft of property. The assault...

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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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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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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 · 2d

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New indictment adds details in 2024 killing of missing Birmingham woman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted Tremayne Dawon King in the 2024 killing of Maria Sebastian Juan. The indictment, made public Friday, charges King with intentional murder. It alleges he caused Juan’s death “by strangulation and/or blunt force injury.” The document is dated Oct. 2, 2026.

Birmingham, 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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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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City of Birmingham sues owner of 3 Five Points South properties, asks for buildings to be declared public nuisances

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has sued the owner of three Five Points South properties and are seeking to have them declared as public nuisances. Officials said the lawsuit was filed Nov. 5 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and identifies properties at 1923 First Avenue South, 1922 Second Avenue South, and 110 20th Street South. City officials said they are asking the court to require the demolition of the structures at the owner’s expense and appoint a receiver to take control of the properties and address the hazardous conditions.

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Family remembers Makayla Riley after fatal shooting in Birmingham’s Kingston community

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A family is grieving after a woman was shot and killed in the Kingston neighborhood. Birmingham Police said Makayla Riley was killed during what they are calling a domestic assault on 44th Place North. Police have one person in custody and are questioning them. Police said...

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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 · 1d

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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 […]