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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old who was killed early Monday morning. Dementrius Orlando Collins, of Birmingham, was shot an killed when police say more than 70 shots were fired in the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue just before 1 a.m. Authorities say Collins died on the scene.

19-year-old killed in Kingston community

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham police officer who was shot in the line of duty responding to an armed robbery back in July 2019 is retiring from the department. Officer Cullen Stafford was shot while responding to a robbery call at a convenience store in the 500 block of 23rd Street North.

Birmingham police officer shot in the line of duty retiring from the department

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Crews responded to battle a fire at a church in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham Monday afternoon, according to the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service. The two-story church is located at Ensley Avenue and Avenue S. Heavy smoke and fire were reported by crews when they...

Crews battle church fire in Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham

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HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Access to more health care options could soon be coming to the city of Hoover. Grandview medical center on Highway 280 is proposing a freestanding emergency department off of Interstate 65 on Valleydale Road. The addition of the new emergency department would make it the third...

Proposed freestanding emergency department coming to Hoover

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover resident, Patrick O’Mara is taking his public speaking instruction to the next level. O’Mara is planning to break the world record for the most speeches given in twenty-four hours. His attempt for the record-break is set for June 8, 2023, and he is set to visit various locations around Birmingham.

Hoover man plans on breaking record for most speeches in 24 hours

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re officially in the summer months and more people are spending time outside. Some are sharing concerns about the lack of upkeep at several Birmingham parks. “I grew up here all my life,” said Evon Hardin. “It was a great place to grow up so...

‘I’m ashamed of it:’ Citizens upset with lack of upkeep at Birmingham parks

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a male was found dead on June 3, 2023. This happened in the 2500 block of Snavely Avenue SW. There, they found a male in a car, unresponsive. He died on the scene. Police say the victim was...

Birmingham Police investigating homicide after person found dead in car

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Suits for Success clothing drive has been a staple for the Commission on the Status of Women at UAB since 2006. The drive collects clothes for women who have escaped domestic violence, living in a shelter, or experiencing extreme transition. They can use to wear them for job interviews or in their professional lives. The drive is a partnership with the YWCA which runs My Sister’s Closet.

Suits for Success program continues to evolve helping more people across Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Some Birmingham firefighters are hoping to build the next hot business in The Magic City. Jermaine Johnson co-founded Zip Trip Rentals about 18 months ago with a fellow Birmingham firefighter and a former football teammate from Alcorn State University. They’ve been renting Slingshot 3-wheeled motorcycles as...

New business offers new ways to experience a motorcycle

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Folks were able to voice their concerns when listening sessions were arranged around the city of Tuscaloosa to gauge interest and get ideas to help a group of people that sometimes goes unnoticed. It was all about offering suggestions on ways to help the homeless. The...

Temporary Emergency Services hosts ‘listening session’ to get input on area homeless

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (WBRC) - The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team’s season came to an end after falling to the Stanford Cardinal in the Women’s College World Series. The Tide played in the elimination game against the Cardinal after falling to Tennessee in the first game of the Women’s College World Series. Stanford lost to Oklahoma in their first game of the WCWS.

Alabama softball season ends with loss to Stanford in WCWS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As we told you a few weeks ago, due to a rise in theft with some Hyundai and Kia models, some insurance companies aren’t writing new policies. So, what do you do to get insured?. State Farm recently told us it has temporarily stopped accepting...

What to do if car insurance company won’t write policy?

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Third suspect in 2017 Tuscaloosa murder sentenced

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Life in prison with no chance of parole. That’s the sentence Koran Lewis received this week in...

Third suspect in 2017 Tuscaloosa murder sentenced

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