Longtime WBRC anchor Scott Richards dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC just received word that longtime anchor Scott Richards died Wednesday night, Feb. 14. Richards' family says he had a...
Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy indicted for second time in 2 months in on-duty shootings
A Jefferson County sheriff's deputy has been indicted on criminal charges in a second, and unrelated, on-duty shooting in 2023. Thomas Andrew Ernest Cleveland,...
Alabama law enforcement officer fatally shoots himself in car moments after other officers exit
An Alabama law enforcement officer took his own life Thursday while attending a training class in Fultondale, authorities said. Fultondale police Sgt. John Tanks...
Homicide investigation underway after body discovered in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A homicide investigation is underway after a decomposing body was discovered in Birmingham Thursday morning....
Female clerk stops man attempting to steal beer, sits on him until police arrive
FULTONDALE, Ala. ( WIAT ) — A man trying to steal a beer from a business in Fultondale over the weekend...
Lawyer enters not guilty plea for Alabama lawmaker who missed court for legislative session
While Rep. John Rogers was at the Alabama State House with other lawmakers today, his attorney was in federal court in Birmingham dealing with...
Elmore County deputy found dead at Fultondale training event
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Video above: Full news conference from Fultondale police. An Elmore County Sheriff's deputy was found dead in a vehicle during a...
Homicide victim’s body found at illegal dumping site
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide after a decomposing body was found at an illegal dumping site in the 4200...
Police investigating shooting death after body found in Inglenook trash pile
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham police are investigating after a body was found Thursday morning in Inglenook. At 10:17 a.m. someone who collects items reported...
Jefferson Co. Family Court’s court-appointed special advocate program seeking more volunteers
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) -Right now, there are hundreds of family court cases working their way through Jefferson County. Each case represents a child...
