Traffic delays expected on Acton Road due to wreck
Emergency crews are responding to a wreck in the 2600 block of Acton Road, causing traffic delays in the area. Rocky Ridge Fire Units, including Engine 101, Rescue 111, and District Chief 120, are currently on the scene. Authorities are advising motorists to expect delays in travel time until the...
What Trent Dilfer told Andrew Body after UAB, Alabama State game
Alabama State star Andrew Body's standout game against UAB drew the attention of Trent Dilfer, who spoke with him after the game.
20-year-old killed in Bessemer crash identified
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A 20-year-old woman was killed in a Bessemer crash Thursday evening. Abigail Denise Vining, of Bessemer, was in a vehicle traveling on Cedar Hill Drive when it crashed around 10:49 p.m. The county coroner’s office said Vining, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the...
Inmate dies at Jefferson County Jail, investigation ongoing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 60-year-old inmate at the Jefferson County Jail was found unresponsive by her cellmates on the morning of August 27, 2025. The inmate, identified as Zingy Denise Gamble, was pronounced dead at the jail shortly after being discovered. The coroner says there is currently no evidence...
Firefighters swiftly contain Fultondale house fire, no injuries reported
FULTONDALE, AL (WBMA) — Fultondale Fire & Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on the 1200 block of 6th Avenue at approximately 12:05 p.m. on Monday. The first units arrived on the scene in just over two minutes, discovering a single-family dwelling engulfed in heavy fire conditions. Firefighters quickly...
Catholic Diocese of Birmingham reacts to mass shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school
Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others were injured in a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Authorities have not yet released a motive, but confirmed they are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime. The shooter reportedly opened fire indiscriminately at the front...
Birmingham police arrest four parents after fight involving middle school students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department’s High Intensity Community Oriented Police Patrol Unit responded to the Tom Brown Housing Community on Thursday due to a report of a fight that involved students from Hays Middle School. Officers learned that several adults may have encouraged the fight...
Birmingham superintendent discusses recent violence
UAB kicks off Thursday night at Protective Stadium against Alabama State. UAB kicks off Thursday night at Protective Stadium against Alabama State.
Company training Alabama schools, churches how to respond to an active shooter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The horrors of the Minneapolis school shooting no doubt have many parents asking questions regarding school safety. Although it can be a hard conversation to have, one company that trains Alabama schools, businesses, government offices, and churches wants everyone to have a plan in place....
Birmingham’s own Milo’s Tea projects $1B in retail sales by 2027
Get ready for some tea! Birmingham-headquartered and family-owned Milo’s Tea Company projects it will reach $1 billion in retail sales by 2027. Founded in 1946 by Milo and Bea Carlton, the company has witnessed rapid growth over the past decade under the leadership of CEO and Chair Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s...
