City of Trussville Names New Police Chief
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — The City of Trussville has selected Dave Morrette as its next Chief of Police, Mayor Ben Short announced. Morrette, who has served with the Trussville Police Department for more than 25 years, most recently as Deputy Chief and Acting Chief, will assume the position immediately. He has held a...
Leaders reflect on Aniah’s Law at start of jury selection in trial of alleged...
Jury selection started Monday in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed, who is accused of killing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard.
Dino Safari stomps into Birmingham Zoo
Dino Safari will roar into the Birmingham Zoo on March 4, transforming the grounds into a prehistoric adventure through Nov. 1. The immersive attraction features 23 full-sized animatronic dinosaurs placed throughout the zoo to create the feel of a real dinosaur safari. Among the highlights are a 35-foot-tall...
The 8 Most Dangerous Small Towns in America
In the United States, small towns have long been celebrated for their peaceful, close-knit communities. However, this image doesn’t always align with reality. While many small towns maintain their charm and serenity, others are riddled with violence, crime, and social instability lurking just below the surface. These...
6 years after Aniah Blanchard’s killing, stepmother reveals family’s ‘pain beyond words’
This is an opinion column. The judicial robe does not shield her. Nor does the bench. They do not spare Yashiba Blanchard, a probate judge in Jefferson County, the painful reverberations and fallout of crime. The trappings do not protect her family from the “profound weight” of the murder of her 19-year-old...
New mother gunned down by husband at hospital before suspect turns gun on himself:...
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WVTM/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A new mother was gunned down at a hospital by her husband before the suspect turned the gun on himself, police said. According to WVTM, citing the coroner's office, 24-year-old Precious Johnson was shot multiple times by her husband, identified in the post as 19-year-old...
Woman, man killed in murder-suicide at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital identified
The woman and man killed in an murder-suicide at Brookwood Hospital's Women's Medical Center Sunday night were identified by the coroner Monday morning.
Blood Moon at Dawn, Then Record-Challenging Temperatures This Week
CBS 42 Weather Livestream: Lunar Eclipse: Don’t forget to check out the Total Lunar Eclipse early Tuesday morning, known as the Blood Moon because it turns a copper-red color. It will peak around 5:30 AM CT. Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, cool, and comfortable, with lows in the lower to mid-50s. Unseasonably warm...
‘A community of ladies’: Fitt Chick Studios empowering women through physical fitness
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Women, get in where you fit in!. Just down Highway 280 in the Narrows, there is a new business in the neighborhood, Fitt Chick Studios, that believes “every step towards personal growth, no matter how small, is a step worth honoring.”. The idea of empowering...
Birmingham Fire Department extinguishes house fire near 42nd Place North
The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to a house fire Monday morning near 42nd Place North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. Fire crews worked to put out the blaze on March 2, 2026. Officials said no injuries were reported. Additional details about the cause of the fire were...
