Brookwood man indicted in shooting death of Blount County high school cheerleader at Jefferson...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Brookwood man has been indicted in the shooting death of a Cleveland High School cheerleader at a bonfire in Jefferson County that left three others injured. A grand jury returned the indictments on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Steven Tyler Whitehead, 27, faces one count of...
MAX Transit bus driver dies following crash in Birmingham
A MAX Transit bus driver died following a crash Wednesday morning.
Alert: Dangerous Dogs on the Loose in Woodlawn
Residents of the Woodlawn area are being urged to exercise caution due to a potential threat roaming the streets. A group of three dogs, reportedly aggressive and dangerous, have been spotted wandering around the neighborhood. A local resident took to social media to warn others after witnessing the dogs maul a cat...
8 new + coming soon businesses in Birmingham
It’s a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a locally-beloved food truck with a new brick-and-mortar location to a handful of new additions to The Summit, here are eight businesses that should be on your radar.
Birmingham advocates launch Operation Dignity for homeless on Black Friday
On Black Friday, Birmingham advocates will host Operation Dignity, an event supporting homeless individuals at the Church of the Highlands Dream Center at 10:30 a.m. Community members will give out 300 care packages, including blankets, hand warmers and hygiene items, to help individuals living without stable access...
Unexpected Encounters in Birmingham: A Quest for Chicken Amidst Gunfire
In a recent incident, a group of tourists visiting Birmingham, Alabama, reported an alarming encounter in the West End neighborhood. The visitors were on a quest to find a Church’s Chicken restaurant, guided by Google Maps. However, the route took them through a neighborhood near Jefferson location, off of Fayette,...
Birmingham man charged in shooting death of Fairfield teen
A man was arrested following a shooting that left a Fairfield teenager dead five months ago, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
Birmingham teen dies in Chilton County interstate crash
A Birmingham teen died in a Tuesday crash in Chilton County, authorities say. The single-vehicle crash happened about 8:33 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, and claimed the life of an 18-year-old, said Capt. Jeremy Burkett, spokesman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. His name was not released by law enforcement. The teen...
Intense Debate: Trio of Women Face Kidnapping Charges Following Incident at East Birmingham Establishment
ABC 33/40 News - 11/21/2025 09:19:26 PM. A recent incident at an east Birmingham business has led to the arrest of three women, Aissatou Camara, Julia Ondo, and Gwadys Audrey Nzinga Koumba. The women, who are a business owner and her employees, were charged with first-degree kidnapping and third-degree assault. The...
Texas woman hit, killed by own vehicle on I-65 in Kimberly
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Houston woman is dead after a crash in north Jefferson County involving multiple vehicles. Donnene T. Walker-Vean was traveling south on Interstate 65 in Kimberly when she was involved in a two-vehicle collision just after noon Monday. After the initial crash, she was standing outside...

















