Woman found dead on Birmingham road was shot; homicide probe underway
A woman found dead on a north Birmingham dead-end street was the victim of homicide. The discovery was made at 8:21 a.m. Thursday in...
Eva Robertson: Leadership, compassion, Alabama personified – 2024 ‘Momma B’ Award
The "Momma B" award is named after beloved Alabama philanthropist and true woman of impact, Joann Bashinsky. Each year, this esteemed award is given...
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to commit ‘mass massacre’ at Birmingham bar where he...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - A Gardendale man was arrested after he allegedly took to Facebook to threaten staff at a Birmingham bar over the...
Sheriff John Samaniego named 2024 Alabama Sheriff of the Year
By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor COLUMBIANA – Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego has been named as the Alabama Sheriff of...
Shelby County Sheriff voted Alabama’s Sheriff of the Year
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - Alabama's Sheriff of the Year for 2024 hails from Shelby County. According to a news release, the Alabama Sheriff's Association...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office made ‘grave mistake’ in firing DA Lynneice Washington’s husband, lawyer...
The husband of Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney Lynneice Washington has been fired from the sheriff's office after serving the county as a...
Man arrested after December homicide in Birmingham’s West End area
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) announced an arrest in a homicide investigation. The BPD reported Angustus Benson Jr., 20, of Birmingham,...
University of Alabama alumni chapter to celebrate Eli Gold Scholarship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — The Jefferson County Alumni Chapter of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association announced it...
Birmingham gives 4 local businesses RISE grants totaling over $100,000
The city of Birmingham announced this week it will give four local businesses RISE grants totaling more than $100,000. The RISE initiative establishes two...
Fourth person arrested in fatal shooting of 5-year-old boy in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) - A fourth arrest was made in connection to the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy in Bessemer. The Bessemer Police...
