Woman charged in $10M Calera company embezzlement case
A Vance woman was charged in connection with the alleged embezzlement of more than $10 million from her former employer, federal prosecutors announced. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby, a seven-count information filed in U.S. District Court charges Laura Lynn Tucker, 56, with six counts of wire...
‘The Pit’ Shooting: McCay Found Guilty in District Court, Jury Trial Next
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — One of the men charged in connection to the October mass shooting at “The Pit” in Pinson was found guilty in district court Friday — but the case is not over. Silas McCay, who faces a charge of third-degree assault, appeared in...
Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $10 million from Calera pond management company
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Vance woman has entered a plea deal after she stole more than $10 million from her former employer, a Calera-based pond management company. Laura Lynn Tucker, who worked as office manager and bookkeeper for Southeastern Pond Management Inc. from 2000 through 2024, signed a federal plea...
Brush fire shuts down Old Montgomery Highway in Homewood
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — A brush fire prompted a temporary road closure in Homewood as firefighters worked to bring the flames under control. Homewood Fire Department crews responded to a brush fire in the area of Old Montgomery Highway near Shade Cliff Terrace. To support fire suppression efforts and...
New dog groomerie + boutique now open in Vestavia Hills
Last fall, we let you know that Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique was coming to Vestavia Hills. Now, Splash and Dash is open and ready to welcome you and your furry friend!. Martin and Kayla Briggs, owners of Splash and Dash Vestavia Hills, are longtime residents of Cahaba Heights with nearly 20 years of franchise...
Man Shot, Drives Himself to Popeyes in Center Point, Won’t Tell Deputies Where It...
Deputies were called to a Popeyes Chicken in Center Point early Friday morning after a man who had been shot showed up asking for help. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 2 a.m. at the restaurant located at 1845 Center Point Parkway. Investigators say...
Alec Baldwin filming new movie in downtown Birmingham, boosting city’s film industry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Hollywood has arrived in the Magic City. Filming for a new movie starring actor Alec Baldwin is underway in downtown Birmingham, drawing attention from fans and film industry leaders who say the production highlights the city’s growing role as a filmmaking destination. Production crews...
Shooting investigation underway in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating after they say someone was shot Thursday evening. Police were called to Roscoe Avenue and 46th Street North in the Kingston neighborhood around 8:50 p.m. Sgt. LaQuitta Wade said the victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Authorities say...
Fire Destroys Former Quest Nightclub, Location With History of Violence
The former Quest Nighclub burned Thursday night. The Birmingham Fire Department says they were called to a fire on 24th Street and 5th Avenue South just before 10 p.m. When crews arrived, they found 'heavy fire' visible. The fire was under control within an hour. The Quest Nightclub was the...
Another luxury retailer closes its only AL location, lays off staff
A luxury apparel brand has closed its Birmingham location and laid off staff — for the second time in the past month. Louis Vuitton is a luxury retailer that was founded in 1854 by a French box maker and entrepreneur of the same name. The high-end brand is known for leather goods, clothes, jewelry, accessories and...
