Birmingham transportation company expands statewide to combat disparities
A Birmingham-based transportation company, Good Hands Transport Transporter, is expanding its services to a statewide level, launching comprehensive passenger transportation services on Oct. 22. The company, which focuses on non-emergency medical transport, employment travel and leisure activities, aims to address...
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - One person has died after they were struck by a vehicle in Bessemer this week. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, a man was hit by a car in the 900 block of 4th Avenue Southwest in Bessemer Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:46 p.m.
‘She had locked the doors’: Hueytown fast food manager facing charges after locking teens...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Several families in Hueytown are upset after they say a manager at a Wendy’s locked their teenagers inside of the restaurant and accusing them of paying with fake cash. Hueytown police confirmed Wednesday that the manager is facing charges with warrants out for her arrest.
Police make arrests at Brother Bryan Park in Birmingham amid drug use concerns
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department confirmed new information about what happened at Brother Bryan Park Tuesday, Oct. 21, where several people were arrested in an area that has seen homeless encampments and complaints of drug use. Police told WBRC that Brother Bryan Park was littered with drug...
Cleveland teen honored in national gun violence memorial project
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation has announced the addition of Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old senior cheerleader from Cleveland High School who was shot at a bonfire party in Pinson, to its "Trees For Peace" memorial. The foundation, dedicated to preventing youth violence, will plant a memorial tree in Talladega...
Hearing set in wrongful death case of child left in hot car
The wrongful death lawsuit concerning the tragic death of three-year-old Ke’Torrius “K.J.” Starkes Jr. continues to unfold in Jefferson County. The case, filed by Ethanlynn Stewart on behalf of K.J.'s estate, targets the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) and Covenant Services, a private contractor. The...
Winn-Dixie at Inverness Corners to close in Alabama exit plan
Winn-Dixie will close its location at Inverness Corners along U.S. 280 as part of a broader decision to end operations in Alabama and three other Southern states. The Birmingham-area store, located at 500 Inverness Corners, is one of 18 Alabama locations the company plans to close or transfer ownership by early 2026....
ALDOT says shooting at ‘The Pit’ could lead to multiple criminal charges
A deadly shooting at “The Pit,” a location in North Jefferson County allegedly known for hosting parties, has left one person dead and three others injured. The Alabama Department of Transportation says the property, owned by ALDOT for nearly a decade, has been marked with "No Trespassing" signs, concrete barriers,...
Alabama Jeweler Fits 2-Carat Diamond Into Prosthetic Eye, Calling It A “Symbol Of New...
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — When Alabama jeweler Slater Jones lost his right eye to a devastating illness, he decided to replace loss with brilliance — quite literally. The jewelry store owner turned heads worldwide after revealing his custom-made prosthetic eye featuring a 2-carat diamond embedded at its center. The...
Katt Williams Receives Honorary Doctorate From Miles College
Comedian and actor Katt Williams has officially joined the list of legendary entertainers honored by Historically Black Colleges and Universities after receiving an honorary doctorate from Miles College. The recognition came during a special ceremony on October 18, 2025, celebrating Williams not only for his impact...
