Birmingham police arrest suspect in connection to Pratt community homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department have arrested a suspect in connection to an August homicide that occurred in the Pratt community. According to the BPD, the incident took place on Friday, August 29, in the 900 block of 6th Lane Pratt. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Robert Mitchell....
Birmingham area landmark loses its iconic dome after 40 years
This week, Irondale removed the dome from the former Zamora Temple to make way for the new Irondale Civic Center. It’s the end of an era for one of the Birmingham metro’s famous landmarks. Irondale, which bought the temple and 105 acres in 2022 for $5 million, is renovating it into a civic center that’s set to open...
Birmingham woman hit, killed Thursday while walking on I-20/59
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 20/59 Thursday morning. Keiteria Almanique Anderson, 37, was walking at mile marker 32 near Arkadelphia Road when she was hit just after midnight. She was pronounced dead on the scene 30 minutes later.
Body of fisherman who disappeared in west Alabama found
HALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Days after going missing during a fishing trip along the Black Warrior River, the body of Larry James has now been found. On Friday afternoon, Hale County Sheriff Michael Hamilton confirmed that James’ body had been found. James, 47, of Helena, had been missing since Monday, when his boat...
Man who held gun to toddler’s head gets life in prison for violent robberies...
A 40-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a string of violent robberies targeting Hispanic people in Birmingham in 2018 that included him putting a gun to a toddler’s head and shooting a dog. A Jefferson County jury convicted Darius Monterro Williams of five...
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin issues statement on passing of Melva Langford
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released a statement reflecting on the life and legacy of Melva Langford, the widow of former Birmingham mayor Larry Langford, following news of her passing. In his remarks, Woodfin described Mrs. Langford as “a gracious, caring woman who loved her...
Three women charged with kidnapping after incident at east Birmingham business
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Three Birmingham women were arrested on kidnapping charges after an incident Saturday, November 15. The Birmingham Police Department said 32-year-old Aissatou Camara, 30-year-old Julia Ondo, and 45-year-old Gwadys Audrey Nzinga Koumba were each charged with first-degree kidnapping, and...
16th Street Baptist begins largest capital fundraising campaign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — $7.5 million is the amount 16 th Street Baptist Church wants to raise...
State bill introduced to get rid of school’s eligibility to work form for teens
State Representative Susan DuBose has introduced a bill that would get rid of the eligibility to work forms needed from schools to allow 14...
Expectant parents found dead in Birmingham, families want answers: ‘People know what’s going on’
Chris Norris and Liyah Webster were excitedly planning for their baby's upcoming gender reveal. The Disney-inspired party was set for April 6, and it...
