80% of violent crime in Shelby County linked to domestic violence
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it is taking a proactive approach to try and reduce domestic violence, a complex crime which can be scary for survivors to speak about. “Maybe the husband works, the wife does not work, and they have children and...
Three student caddies from Alabama awarded full college scholarships
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Three student caddies from the Birmingham area have been awarded the Evans Scholarship — a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies — following a selection meeting interview on Jan. 27. Johanna Curry of Center Point, and Jordin Williams and Ja’Kari...
48-Year-Old Trussville Man Dies After Crash on Deerfoot Parkway
A 48-year-old Trussville man died Thursday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in eastern Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The victim was identified as 48-year-old Matthew Wade Brasher of Trussville. The coroner said Brasher was the driver and lone occupant of a vehicle...
Proposed bill would give Jefferson County Sheriff $40k pay raise this year
A proposed bill would raise Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's salary by $40 thousand this year.
A Local’s Guide: 5 Best Places to Thrift Shop in Birmingham
Thrifting is more than a way to shop; it is a way have an adventure one afternoon, discovering and imagining what your treasures could become. There are endless opportunities to let your creativity shine through the pieces you find. Here are the five best places to thrift shop in Birmingham.
2 teenagers charged with murder in connection to Birmingham homicide investigation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police have arrested two teenagers in connection to a February homicide investigation. According to police, two 16-year-old men, who are not being named at this time, were arrested Feb. 4 in connection to the Feb. 3 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Carlton Duncan in the 1400 block of...
Birmingham Police Department adds 7 experienced officers through lateral transfers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department continues to move closer to full staffing as experienced officers from other agencies join the department through its lateral transfer program. Police Chief Michael Pickett this week swore in seven lateral transfers from departments across the region. Lateral...
Birmingham Squadron plans move to Kenner, aiding economy
The Kenner City Council voted unanimously to begin negotiations to bring the Squadron to Kenner.
2 Jefferson County residents indicted in straw gun purchase scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two Jefferson County residents were indicted in a scheme to straw purchase firearms, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced. Habonisun Chaverst, 28, of Center Point, and Keonna Cephus, 38, of Birmingham, were charged with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms and submit false information...
Missing and Endangered Person Alert issued for Trussville man
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), along with the Trussville Police Department are asking for help locating a Missing and Endangered Person. According to Trussville Police, Davy Marshall West was last seen on Friday morning, Feb. 6 in the area of Acrilane Drive. Police described...
