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Cleanup efforts underway in Pinson following severe storm

PINSON, Ala. (WIAT) — A severe storm that swept through Pinson Thursday night left trees on top of homes, downed power lines, and neighbors helping one another in the wake of the devastation. Center Point Fire Chief Brandon Dahlen said crews received calls for assistance in the area around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. “It...
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PHOTOS: Hail and damage reported in parts of Jefferson County after storms

Residents in parts of Moody, Trussville and Pinson are reporting hail and damage as storms moved through the area Thursday afternoon. Several viewers have shared photos showing hail accumulation and impacted homes in neighborhoods this afternoon. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, as brief heavy rainfall and...
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‘Very blessed’: No injuries reported after storm damage in Trussville area

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — A fast-moving storm knocked over trees, flipped a trailer, and caused scattered damage in Trussville, but officials say no one was hurt. The damage is concentrated just off Highway 11 on Mary Taylor Road, behind Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, which was closed due to the storm. A...
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Birmingham City Schools Unveils Monument at Historic School; Cuts Chronic Absenteeism in Half

Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Birmingham marked a historic day with the unveiling of a new monument that details the school’s history. The marker is now located next to the front doors of the school, which was first established in 1909 before moving to its current building a hundred years later.
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This Alabama Buffet Is So Popular, Locals Say It’s Worth The Drive For Endless...

Some buffets fill your plate — this one fills the parking lot before noon. At Niki’s West in Birmingham, the line starts forming early, and nobody complains about the wait. The reward?. A tray piled high with fried chicken, carved meats, buttery vegetables, and cornbread that practically melts...
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Drivers report expensive damage after hitting debris on Red Mountain Expressway

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers on the Red Mountain Expressway say they are facing hundreds of dollars in vehicle damage after hitting debris left behind during road construction, raising questions about who is responsible for the costs. The answer often depends on a driver’s insurance coverage and whether the...
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Man arrested in connection to 4 utility trailer thefts in Homewood

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham man has been arrested in connection to multiple trailers being stolen in Homewood. According to Homewood Police, multiple reports were made about stolen utility trailers in the west Homewood area, specifically on Distribution Drive and West Oxmoor Road. Police say they ended up...
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New buffet opening in former Cantina spot in West Homewood

Cantina Tortilla Grille closed in 2024, and its building in West Homewood has been vacant ever since—until now! Big John Buffet, a comfort food restaurant, is moving in this spring. Coming soon: Big John Buffet to Homewood. John Yoon’s family has been in the restaurant business for over 20...
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Possible tornado touches down in Trussville, Pinson area

PINSON, Ala. (WIAT) — First responders are on the scene after a possible tornado touched down in both Trussville and Pinson Thursday afternoon. According to the Center Point Fire Department, the possible tornado hit along Main Street in Pinson just before 4 p.m. Thursday. A command post has been set up at Pinson City...
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Man accused of trying to bribe police officers to not arrest him

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been arrested in Jefferson County on multiple charges, including bribing a public servant. According to court records, during an investigation for shoplifting at Walmart, 26-year-old Tyler Glass, was found to have taken $574.62 worth of merchandise. He allegedly did this by...

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