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A deportation officer injured in what ICE officials described as a violent assault this week in Shelby County sustained a concussion, a cut to the jaw, a knot on the head and a cut on the knee, according to newly released court records. Jose Emilio Ba-Ruiz, 51, is charged with...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Jefferson County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. According to ALEA, Tramaine Q. Pruitt, 45, of Birmingham, was killed when the pickup truck he was driving collided head-on with a...

A UAB police officer is facing criminal charges in two Alabama counties after he was stopped driving a stolen vehicle from Birmingham to Montgomery. Johnny Quentavious Fowler IV, 25, is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Montgomery County, and with first-degree theft of property in Jefferson County,...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The 2024 provocation manslaughter conviction of a Birmingham man was upheld by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Friday, January 2026. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the court denied the appeal of 41-year-old Clinton Tyrone Ruffin. He was convicted June 14, 2024....

The owner of a locally-loved pizzeria in Vestavia Hills has plans to reopen after wrapping up the opening of his new restaurant. Here’s everything you need to know about both Italian eateries. Back with the old…. After opening back in 2023, Napoli Italian Restaurant & Pizza temporarily closed in...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — A Homewood hotel that was shut down over safety concerns has been given a chance to make repairs. The Quality Inn on Vulcan Road was shut down in December. Wednesday night, the Homewood Abatement Board had to vote whether it should be deemed an “unsafe structure.” Instead, the Homewood...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A UAB police officer has been arrested for stealing a vehicle. Johnny Fowler IV is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and theft of property. Fowler was first charged in Montgomery County after an Alabama State Trooper pulled him over on Jan. 24 after...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Ten Birmingham urban farming groups were awarded $10,000 each in funding as part of the Urban Farmer Grant Program, according to the city of Birmingham. The city announced the awards in partnership with Jones Valley Teaching Farm. The city said the funds were received through...

Looking for a unique gift for someone this Valentine’s Day? Shop Birmingham’s local artists for handmade creations that stand out. From custom pottery to jewelry making, find high-quality, one-of-a-kind items for everyone on your list. Read on to discover some of our favorite local makers. 1. Susan Gordon...

WHITSON, Ala. — Norfolk Southern’s export metallurgical coal business is getting a significant boost with the completion of Warrior Met Coal’s Blue Creek Mine near Whitson, Ala., northwest of Birmingham. The $1 billion longwall mine and balloon loadout track has the ability to load up to 10 unit trains per week and...