Birmingham AL

CENTER POINT, Ala. — The City of Center Point has taken a major step toward creating its own police department, appointing Zandral Washington as the city’s first police chief. City leaders say this is the beginning of a long process to move toward more local control over policing,...

A Trussville man has been charged in a March shooting that left a beloved 22-year-old woman dead. Jeffrey Scott Towers, 54, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Whitney Harlow Robeson, Trussville police announced Monday. As of Monday evening, Towers was being transported to the Jefferson County Jail for...

They suggested that reactions range from “that sounds about right” to “they’ve never been to my neighborhood after dark”.

An Alabama woman was rushed to the hospital after she was bitten by a rattlesnake in her yard. Chelsea Fire and Rescue and Shelby County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 10 a.m. Monday to a home on Forest Lakes Drive in Chelsea on a report of a snake bite.

An Arizona-based customized hat boutique is now open at Birmingham’s The Summit. Rancher Hat Bar allows customers to choose their own hat and pick from an array of accessories to add their own personal flair. Styles are available for men, women and children. Walk-ins are welcome, and the store...

CHELSEA, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman in Shelby County was taken to the hospital for treatment after getting bitten by a snake at her home. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, a woman in a Chelsea subdivision was moving children’s toys in her backyard when she was bitten on the finger.

Watch The CBS 42 Weather Livestream Here: Monday: A small chance of a shower lasting into the afternoon. We should see some sun into the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 70s and low 80s. Breeze from the north about 5-10 MPH. The Week Ahead: Will be dry after a quick shower chance on […]

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - One person is in custody after a series of vehicle break-ins. Homewood Police responded to the area of St. Charles Street and Irving Road after receiving several calls from residents, securing the area and taking a suspect into custody. Police say they are still in the...

I have walked into a lot of bookstores over the years, but nothing quite prepares you for this one in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The moment you step inside, something shifts. The air carries that unmistakable scent of old paper, and every shelf feels like it is hiding a story waiting...

A person has been seriously injured in a shooting in the 600 block of Fulton Ave SW. Officers with the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) are on the scene and have the street taped off from the public. The shooting happened around 2:08 p.m. BPD says they don't yet have a...