18-year-old found shot to death in Jefferson County
A 19-year-old man was found shot to death Wednesday night in Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Haversham Drive at approximately 9:06 p.m. on June 17 after receiving a report of a person who had been shot. When deputies...
Tornado watch issued for West Alabama
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Birmingham on Thursday, June 18, from 7:55 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This warning applies to Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Sumter counties. West Alabama weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying?
13-Year-Old Shot, Seriously Injured in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was shot early Thursday morning. According to the Birmingham Police Department, East Precinct officers were dispatched shortly after 3 a.m. to the 1100 block of Carnation Drive on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived,...
Birmingham Mayor responds to death of two inmates at City Jail
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is responding to two in-custody deaths at the Birmingham City Jail this month. In a new statement, Woodfin is identifying one of the deceased differently than the name first released by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office (JCCO). We first reported that the JCCO identified the inmate..
Bull Moose Tube to acquire Hanna Steel Corp.
Bull Moose Tube Co., a manufacturer of steel pipe and tubing products, has reached an agreement to acquire Hanna Steel Corp. The company will operate as a division of Bull Moose Tube. Based in Hoover, Ala, Hanna has tube production facilities in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Pekin, Ill. It also operates...
Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s vehicle involved in crash in Druid Hills neighborhood
A sheriff's vehicle with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department (JCSD) was involved in a crash with another car on Wednesday, June 17. Birmingham Fire & Rescue confirmed that one person was injured in the crash on 24th Street N and Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. They were taken to Brookwood Hospital for treatment.
3 new inductees into Birmingham Business Hall of Fame: Barber, Mouron, Thornton
The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham announced its incoming class of 2026 inductees into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. For nearly 30 years, the Club has selected local business leaders who have exemplified strong leadership in the Birmingham business community and made extraordinary contributions to Greater Birmingha
Jefferson County judge responds to allegations that led to suspension
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After a 120-page complaint filed by the Judicial Inquiry Commission led to her suspension in May, Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard has responded to the allegations made against her. In court documents filed Saturday, Blanchard has denied all seven counts levied against her. In
UAB named among leaders turning research into real-world solutions
The Cure Innovation Index ranked UAB among top‑tier U.S. biomedical research institutions that convert discovery into therapies, companies and measurable health outcomes.The University of Alabama at Birmingham has earned national recognition for its ability to translate scientific discovery into real-world healthcare i
3 taken to hospital after crash involving Jefferson County deputy vehicle
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, officials said. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, two deputies in a sheriff’s office vehicle and a woman were taken to the hospital after they crashed Wednesday aftern
