Birmingham AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Birmingham, according to the Birmingham Police Department. According to the BPD, East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Brunson Avenue just after 5 p.m. due to a report of an...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The 84th Magic City Classic is officially in the books, and early indicators suggest this year could be one of the biggest yet. Perren King, Executive Director of the Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola, says he’s trying to find a way to say thank you 69,000 times, that’s how...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance locating the family of a man who recently died. On Oct. 18, Sean McLaughlin, 64, of Birmingham, was found unresponsive in his residence by Birmingham police who were conducting a welfare check in the 2600 block of 11th Avenue South....

For the first time, the mother of two people hit by an off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol is speaking out.

CHOCTAW COUNTY, Ala. -- Authorities say they have prevented potential acts of violence targeting synagogues across the state and surrounding areas. The FBI, working with the 1st Judicial Circuit District Attorney and the Special Response Team (SRT), acted on credible threats and identified a suspect, Jeremy Wayne...

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A woman and her unborn child were both killed in an interstate crash over the weekend. Cambraya Sharondae Broach, 23, was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed on I-459 S near Acton Road in Vestavia Hills. Broach was taken to UAB Hospital where she and her unborn child were […]

One of Birmingham’s cherished pubs is serving up its signature corn dog again, along with some added extras, in a new location. Carrigan’s Public House has reopened at The William, a mixed-use development at 1911 3rd Avenue North. The bar closed its Morris Avenue location in early September...

On October 22, 2025, Jefferson County Narcotics Detectives executed a search warrant in the 4100 block of 11th Avenue in Wylam, Birmingham, Alabama. The search followed a long-term investigation. Detectives seized 212.7 grams of marijuana, 491 grams of methamphetamine, several firearms, a black GMC Yukon XL, and...

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...

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.