AL: HOMEOWNER FED UP WITH ONGOING FLOODING
A man in Jefferson County, Alabama is fed up with ongoing flooding in his yard after storms. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Two indicted after guns bought at Hoover store using false ATF forms
A federal grand jury indicted two Jefferson County residents in a scheme to “straw purchase” firearms, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. Authorities said a three-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Habonisun Mynez Chaverst, 28, of Center Point, Alabama, and Keonna Daniella Cephus, 38, of...
Meet a local 2-year-old who got a new heart for Christmas
In January of 2025, Sawyer and Darby Gowen came from Munford, to Children’s of Alabama after their son S.J. wasn’t recovering from a tough case of COVID-19. One thing led to another—a heart attack and moving into the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham—but the Gowen family eventually saw the light at the end of the...
80% of violent crime in Shelby County linked to domestic violence
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it is taking a proactive approach to try and reduce domestic violence, a complex crime which can be scary for survivors to speak about. “Maybe the husband works, the wife does not work, and they have children and...
Three student caddies from Alabama awarded full college scholarships
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Three student caddies from the Birmingham area have been awarded the Evans Scholarship — a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies — following a selection meeting interview on Jan. 27. Johanna Curry of Center Point, and Jordin Williams and Ja’Kari...
48-Year-Old Trussville Man Dies After Crash on Deerfoot Parkway
A 48-year-old Trussville man died Thursday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash in eastern Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The victim was identified as 48-year-old Matthew Wade Brasher of Trussville. The coroner said Brasher was the driver and lone occupant of a vehicle...
Proposed bill would give Jefferson County Sheriff $40k pay raise this year
A proposed bill would raise Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's salary by $40 thousand this year.
A Local’s Guide: 5 Best Places to Thrift Shop in Birmingham
Thrifting is more than a way to shop; it is a way have an adventure one afternoon, discovering and imagining what your treasures could become. There are endless opportunities to let your creativity shine through the pieces you find. Here are the five best places to thrift shop in Birmingham.
2 teenagers charged with murder in connection to Birmingham homicide investigation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police have arrested two teenagers in connection to a February homicide investigation. According to police, two 16-year-old men, who are not being named at this time, were arrested Feb. 4 in connection to the Feb. 3 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Carlton Duncan in the 1400 block of...
Birmingham Police Department adds 7 experienced officers through lateral transfers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department continues to move closer to full staffing as experienced officers from other agencies join the department through its lateral transfer program. Police Chief Michael Pickett this week swore in seven lateral transfers from departments across the region. Lateral...
