5-year-old safely reunited with family after transportation mix up at Huffman Academy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 5-year-old girl returned home safely Wednesday evening after an agonizing search that was viewed by thousands on Facebook Live. A Birmingham City Schools spokesperson told WBRC that the kindergartner is usually picked up from Huffman Academy, but accidentally got on a daycare van after...
Judge rules key evidence admissible in Damien McDaniel case
A Jefferson County judge has denied a motion to suppress key evidence in the case against Damien McDaniel, who faces multiple capital murder charges linked to 18 homicides, including that of an unborn child. The defense sought to exclude surveillance footage from a Fairfield home, arguing it was unlawfully seized.
Judge allows wrongful death lawsuit to proceed against Bessemer and police officers
A judge has ruled a wrongful death lawsuit can continue, after a motion from the City of Bessemer to dismiss the case. The lawsuit stems from an October 7, 2024, crash where 70-year-old Angela Lockhart was killed in a head-on collision on I-59. The collision happened when Christopher Lavon Moore,...
7 arrested in Irondale after online child exploitation operation
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Seven people were arrested after an operation involving the Irondale Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit. In coordination with Covenant Rescue Group with assistance from the Trussville Police Department, Irondale PD deployed undercover decoys posing as minors. The efforts led to the seven...
Central Alabama Water asking for support from city of Birmingham with $183 million loan
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is outlining new conditions for the city to support the Central Alabama Water’s application for a $183 million state loan to replace lead and leaking pipes. In a post on social media, Woodfin said he supports the repairs the loan would...
Pothole Patrol: Deep drain at Gadsden McDonald’s, new patches in Birmingham
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — A viewer tip about a dangerous storm drain at a Gadsden McDonald’s led the ABC 33/40 Pothole Patrol to check it out — and the hole was every bit as bad as described. On North 12th Street, at the restaurant’s entrance, a large...
Former Vestavia Hills spa owner sentenced to 30 years in prison
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A former Vestavia Hills spa owner was sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison. Levan Johnson was found guilty on 12 counts of first degree sexual abuse on Aug. 15. According to court records, each count represents a different victim. The 30-year sentence was...
Stephen A. Smith bringing ‘First Take’ to Magic City Classic in Birmingham Oct. 24
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Ahead of the Magic City Classic later this month, ESPN will be bringing one of its most popular shows to Birmingham. “First Take,” hosted by Stephen A. Smith, will broadcast from Legion Field on Friday, Oct. 24, the day before the game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State...
Chris Brown Concert Pulls in 35,000 at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium
Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour drew more than 35,000 fans to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, marking only the second major concert at the venue's largest outdoor space. The event sold out with over 30,000 tickets distributed and transformed downtown Birmingham into a hub of activity for one of the...
Birmingham City Council approves $1.2 million for Legion Field renovations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham City Council is investing more than $1.2 million into upgrades at historic Legion Field, marking another step in the city’s effort to preserve one of its most iconic landmarks. The funds, approved during Tuesday’s council meeting, will cover restroom expansions, roof repairs...
