Homewood police seek help identifying theft suspect
The Homewood Police Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a theft case that occurred on July 2. Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama encourages anyone with information about the individual or the crime to come forward. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for...
Suspect detained after stabbing in Birmingham leaves one person injured
A suspect has been detained after a stabbing on 38th Place North in Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department confirmed the stabbing happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 29. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Further details have not been released.
Woman charged with stealing money from Midfield Board of Education
MIDFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman has been charged with stealing money from the Midfield Board of Education. Court documents show Stephanie Patrice Edwards is accused of stealing almost $23,000. She is charged with first-degree theft of property. According to a criminal complaint, Edwards was paying herself on top of...
Birmingham man charged with threatening police officer
A Birmingham made was arrested after allegedly threatening a police officer on social media.
Intense Debate: Assault Charges for Jefferson County Deputy Following Multi-Vehicle Crash in Center Point
ABC 33/40 News - 10/24/2025 08:59:00 PM. An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy, Shamonte D. Lanfair, has been charged with two counts of first-degree assault following a multi-vehicle crash that injured three people. Lanfair, who was also injured, is currently held at Jefferson County Jail with a $30,000...
Pinson mass shooting suspect discharged from the Alabama National Guard this year
New details have been uncovered about Steven Whitehead, the man charged in a mass shooting in Pinson on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Alabama National Guard confirms Whitehead, a member of the 168th Engineer Company since November 2021, received an involuntary separation characterized as a General Discharge under honorable...
Alabama food distribution sites seeing spikes as government shutdown continues, SNAP suspension looms
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — This Saturday, SNAP benefits could be suspended due to the government shutdown. This would impact many Alabamians who rely on the program to feed their families. Some local nonprofits say they’re already seeing the increase in people since the shutdown started. Many food programs in the region...
Alabama man wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dargan Warem, a Bessemer native, joined CBS 42 Morning News to discuss his recent successful run on ‘Jeopardy!’ and what’s next for him.
Steakhouse chain shuttered Birmingham and Inverness locations this week
Outback Steakhouse closed two Birmingham area locations this week in Midtown Birmingham and on Highway 280 in Inverness. The shuttering of the Midtown Birmingham location was especially surprising for Magic City residents since the downtown restaurant opened only 18 months ago in March 2024. Adding to the confusion...
Birmingham Police search for missing woman last seen at 3rd Ave. West
The Birmingham Police Department needs help finding a missing woman. Police said 29-year-old Keandra Chonae Carson was last seen in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue West on Sept. 25. Carson is 5 foot 3 inches, weighs 110 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. She also has a...

















