Argument leads to fatal shooting of 72-year-old Birmingham man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 72-year-old who was shot and killed in Birmingham Tuesday evening has been identified. Police said Eddie Jemison was involved in an argument with a man on Burrell Street that escalated into a shooting. Jemison was found unresponsive at the scene of the shooting and was taken to UAB...
Officials in Vestavia Hills asking for help in locating man with history of dementia
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials in Vestavia Hills are asking for your help in locating a missing man with dementia. According to Vestavia Hills Fire, crews are working the case in the Healthy Way area. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 83-year-old Jimmy Howard was last seen at 12...
Scammers taking advantage of Affordable Care Act tax subsidy uncertainty
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Scammers are taking advantage of patients who may be confused about the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expiring at the end of this month. Some people may have gotten a text recently offering free health insurance, but it’s most likely a scam. The Better Business...
Shooting ruled accidental at Monarch Ridge, spotlight returns to troubled complex
A weekend shooting at Monarch Ridge Apartments, initially investigated as a homicide, has been ruled accidental by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Despite the ruling, the incident has reignited concerns about safety at the complex, which has a history of violence. Residents report that court-ordered...
Birmingham says ‘no truth’ to rumors homeless are being moved into neighborhoods
Birmingham city officials say concerns that the city is moving homeless people from parks into residential neighborhoods are baseless. “There is absolutely no truth to rumors that the City of Birmingham is clearing parks and moving unhoused residents into neighborhoods,” said spokeswoman Marie Sutton on Thursday. A...
Home for the Holidays: Two families become first-time homeowners
Two Birmingham families became first-time homeowners less than a week before Christmas as Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with ABC 3340, held its Home for the Holidays dedication ceremony, marking the end of the program’s 23rd year. The Kelly and Foy families received their keys after months of construction,...
8 Alabama BBQ Shacks Smoking Ribs So Tender The Sauce Is Almost Optional
You can smell the hickory before you see the smoke, and that is when you know you are close. Alabama’s rib shacks turn patience into flavor, letting low heat and humble pits work magic on every bone. These spots deliver bark that snaps, meat that sighs, and sauce you will barely need. Ready to chase the smoke and...
Tornado watch issued for West Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Birmingham on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5:07 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.. This warning applies to Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston counties. West Alabama weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are...
Alabama Power hosts HBCU stude…
Encouraging and enabling innovation. Building the workforce of the future. Creating and enhancing opportunities that keep talented young people in Alabama — and attract them from across the nation and around the world. Continuing to invest in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as an integral...
Alabama DHR introduces chip-enabled EBT cards for enhanced security
The Alabama Department of Human Resources has begun distributing new chip-enabled EBT cards to enhance security for SNAP and TANF benefits. The pilot program is currently underway in 11 counties, including Chilton, Coosa, Autauga and Shelby, and will last 30 to 45 days. Commissioner Nancy Buckner expressed...
