Gardendale Man Killed in Cullman County Crash on I-65
A Gardendale man was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 21-year-old Hakeem X. Collins was fatally injured when the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Troopers...
172 people arrested following FBI operation in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Tuscaloosa Police Department and the FBI Birmingham Field Office announced the results of a seven-week operation aimed at reducing violent crime and apprehending wanted offenders. According to authorities, officers conducted 239 traffic stops during the operation and arrested 172 people. Investigators als
Birmingham Schools Hold AI Training as Educators Grapple with Classrooms’ New Reality
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools is putting artificial intelligence squarely in front of teachers Monday, hosting a districtwide professional development day aimed at helping educators figure out how to use the technology without compromising instruction, privacy or academic integrity. The event comes as scho
Fallen trees, downed power lines force multiple road closures in Mountain Brook
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WBRC) - Multiple roads are closed in Mountain Brook due to fallen trees and downed power lines. According to Mountain Brook Police, fall trees and downed power lines are blocking both lanes of the 340 block of Mountain Park Drive near Richmar Drive. Officials say fallen trees...
Birmingham City Schools to Bring Hundreds of Educators Together for Districtwide AI Professional Development...
Hundreds of Birmingham City Schools educators will come together on Monday, June 8, for a districtwide professional development day focused on preparing teachers to use artificial intelligence safely, ethically and effectively in classrooms across the district. The event, themed “Nurture. Guide. Empower.,” is designed
People Are Driving From All Over Alabama For The Fried Green Tomatoes At This...
When people start making pilgrimages for a vegetable, you know something special is happening. The Irondale Cafe in Irondale, Alabama has become the destination for fried green tomatoes so good, they literally inspired a novel and a Hollywood film. Here’s a question: when was the last time you drove more...
Jefferson County authorities treating multiple flooded areas, submerged vehicles
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials say multiple areas across Jefferson County are flooded after storms moved through the area Sunday night. According to the Jefferson County EMA, two vehicles were submerged at the 265 mile marker on I-65, but there were no injuries. Officials also say there was flooding...
Jefferson County Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Birmingham Robbery
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified a man killed during a reported robbery in Birmingham last week. According to the coroner's office, 20-year-old Donovan Reid Hanberry of Bessemer died after suffering gunshot wound injuries during the incident. The shooting happened at approximately 4:02 p.m. on June
First Alert Weather Day: Risk of flash flooding through the evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Your First Alert Weather Team has declared a First Alert Weather Day through 8 p.m. for the risk of flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for Cullman, Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair, Talladega, Etowah, Calhoun, Cleburne, and Cherokee counties. Radar estimates i
Birmingham Gas Prices Fall Again, Offering Relief to Drivers
Drivers in the Birmingham area are seeing some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy's weekly survey of 550 stations across the metro area, the average price of gasoline in Birmingham fell 13.3 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the average to $3.79 per gallon. That's 25.7 cents...

















