Central Alabama Water argues none of its plants have system capable of effectively providing...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Central Alabama Water, the main organization that handles water for five counties across the area, is asking that a temporary restraining order demanding that fluoride be brought back to the water supply be dismissed. On Monday, Circuit Judge Frederic Allen Bolling issued an order to keep...
Jefferson County couple says woman drove into their home, left the scene
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A couple in Jefferson County said a woman drove her car into their house and then left the scene, causing extensive damage. The incident was caught on their surveillance cameras. Renda Carr and her husband said this wasn’t the first time this person showed up...
Deadly hail of gunfire in Birmingham housing community stemmed from robbery; 2 charged
Two men have been charged in the slaying of a 23-year-old man who died in a hail of gunfire in Birmingham’s Kingston community. Japarius Maxwell, 19, and Terrell Scott, 21, are charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Cornelius Lee Evans. Evans was killed in a barrage...
Death investigation under way after body of 18-year-old found by Hamilton Police Dep.
A death investigation has been opened in Hamilton after the body of an 18-year-old boy was discovered around 9:35 a.m. on Thursday, April 2. Preston Bunt was found outside on private property in a residential area. The Hamilton Police Department (HPD) found Bunt's body after they received information about an...
Pastor who served congregations throughout Alabama dies in Ireland
A Catholic priest who served as pastor of Holy Infant of Prague Church in Trussville from 1993-2004, overseeing a move from a cramped lot next to First Baptist to a new campus on U.S. 11 north of Deerfoot Parkway, has died in his native Ireland. The Rev. Patrick “Paddy” O’Donoghue...
Suspect charged in killing of man found shot dead on front porch of Birmingham...
A suspect is behind bars in connection with the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man who was killed on the front porch of his south Birmingham apartment. Jimmy Demod Hollis, 39, is charged with murder in the slaying of Derrick Antonio Blackmon, Birmingham police announced Thursday. Hollis is charged with...
Local Pup & Trainer Head to the World Agility Open
This May, Vestavia Hills’ own Viveka Rosenberger and her Shetland Sheepdog, Monty, will represent the US at the World Agility Open (WAO) 2026 in Ermelo, Netherlands. The competition will be held May 13–17 and will feature “the highest level of agility training, human/canine partnership, and athleticism,” according to...
New vintage market brings shopping, music, and tattoos to bustling Birmingham neighborhood
Urban Supply, a growing entertainment district in Birmingham’s Parkside neighborhood, is set to host its inaugural Vintage Market on Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. The free, all-ages event will feature over 50 vendors offering a mix of vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, handmade goods and artwork from local...
Man charged in shooting death of 22-year-old in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old in Bessemer. According to Bessemer police, Carlos Sumpter, Jr. was shot and killed in the 300 block of 30th Street South around 11:18 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Court records show that...
11 most dangerous small towns in America with high crime and low population
While the national violent crime rate dropped by 5.4% in 2024, as per USAFacts, Many tiny communities are experiencing a terrifying surge in local violence....
