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PINSON, Ala. (WBMA) — A Pinson mother is urging for more safety measures after a terrifying incident involving her 8-year-old daughter at a bus stop. Amy Clements recounted the heart-stopping moment when a car raced past her daughter's school bus, ignoring the flashing lights and narrowly missing her daughter as she...

Discover the charm and flavor of Alabama’s finest small-town BBQ spots, where tradition and taste come together. These eight joints continue to smoke their meat the old-fashioned way, offering a taste of nostalgia and authenticity. Each location brings a unique twist to the classic barbecue experience, ensuring a...

Local parents are seeking training for employees and the immediate termination of the on-duty manager

In September, popular pizza chain Little Caesars opened a new location in Midfield. Saturday, Oct. 25, the pizzeria is going to celebrate in style with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and giveaways throughout the day at its 96 Weibel Drive location. Little Caesars giveaways. The following activities will take place,...

The Georgia Aster, a rare beautiful wildflower that has not been found in Jefferson County, was discovered this past week by Mike Howell and Scott Linton near the town of Tarrant. Found only in 16 counties in Alabama, Howell and Linton were not looking for the flower with shockingly purple...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy is charged in connection with a multi-vehicle crash that injured three people in Center Point earlier this month. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 34-year-old Shamonte D. Lanfair, who was off-duty at the time of the crash,...

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for the public's help in solving two separate unsolved homicide cases in Jefferson County. The first case involves a shooting that occurred on Aug. 31, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. Tarrant police responded to a gunshot victim in the 1400 block of Ford Ave. The victim was found with an...

Ramsay High School Principal Carolyn Russell-Walker can be found anywhere in Legion Field during the Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola on Saturday, Oct. 25. “I sit everywhere,” she said. “I’ll sit in the box. I’ll sit in the stands. I’ll walk on the field.”

A car burglary suspect led police on a pursuit from Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood to Dennison Ave SW and 15th St SW in Birmingham on Thursday, causing a multi-vehicle wreck. Sgt. Mark Trippe with the Homewood Police Department confirmed the suspect's vehicle collided with two police cars and two bystander vehicles.

ABC 33/40 News - 10/19/2025 04:06:29 PM. In a tragic incident that unfolded in Jefferson County, a man named Steven Tyler Whitehead, 27, was arrested and charged with murder following a shooting at a bonfire gathering. The event took place in a remote area known as "The Pit", and resulted in four people being...