Man arrested for attempted murder, robbery in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police announced Thursday the arrest of a 20-year-old man on charges of attempted murder and first-degree robbery. Jay’Von Johnson, of Birmingham, was charged in connection with outstanding warrants in Jefferson County. He was taken into custody Wednesday. Johnson is being held at...
Einstein Bros Bagels now open on Highway 280
Breakfast in Birmingham just got better: Einstein Bros Bagels has opened a new location on Cahaba Park Circle off Highway 280. . Here’s the shmear on why you should visit—and what to order when you do. About Einstein Bros Bagels. Einstein Bros is known for its bagels, shmears,...
In a late-night collision on I-59 in Trussville, two men were killed.
Two men lost their lives in a single-vehicle crash late Tuesday night on Interstate 59 in Trussville, Alabama. Kaleb Michael Bulva, 36, from Beckley, West Virginia, and Michael Tyler Smith, 31, from Kings Mountain, North Carolina, were passengers in the vehicle involved in the wreck, which occurred on I-59 South near...
From Dents to Deductibles: What Hail Damage Could Cost Drivers
Golf-ball-sized hail tore through the Pinson and Trussville areas, Thursday, leaving many vehicles dented, cracked, or otherwise damaged. Insurance agents and auto body shops in the Birmingham metro said they were quickly receiving calls from drivers who discovered damage to hoods, roofs, and windshields — repairs...
24-year-old injured in Tarrant shooting; investigation underway
An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Tarrant Friday night. The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. Police Chief Wendell Major said officers heard one shot and then found the victim in a stopped vehicle in the 1500 block of East Lake Boulevard, not far from Tarrant Intermediate School.
Man accused of trying to bribe police officers to not arrest him
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been arrested in Jefferson County on multiple charges, including bribing a public servant. According to court records, during an investigation for shoplifting at Walmart, 26-year-old Tyler Glass, was found to have taken $574.62 worth of merchandise. He allegedly did this by...
Tornado Reported East of Birmingham, Alabama as Unwarned Storm Moves Toward Talladega With Brief...
ALABAMA — A tornado has been reported on the east side of Birmingham as a powerful storm cell continues moving southeast toward the Talladega area, raising concerns about additional brief tornadoes developing along its path. Weather reports indicate the storm had not yet been officially warned at the time...
City of Birmingham changes plan to open daytime homeless shelter downtown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham said it will not move forward with plans to open a daytime “Urban Oasis” for people experiencing homelessness at 1312 First Ave. N. Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council approved the $168,000 purchase of the lot for the proposed project, which was expected to...
Police in Tarrant find gunshot victim in stopped car on East Lake Blvd.
TARRANT, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities with the Tarrant Police Department confirm a man was shot Friday evening in the city. According to Chief Wendell Major, police found a man in a vehicle in the 1500 block of East Lake Boulevard who had been shot. The victim, police said, is a...
More than a dozen homes damaged as storm sweeps Jefferson County
The storm hit the Center Point and Pinson areas about 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
