Three injured including deputy in crash on Center Point Parkway; one person extricated
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Three people are injured including a Jefferson County deputy after a crash on Center Point Parkway Wednesday afternoon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the deputy was not on duty at the time of the crash. A total of three vehicles were involved. Center...
Man indicted in multiple shootings, including deadly Dugan Avenue rental robbery
One of two men charged in a deadly shooting at a short-term rental property on Dugan Avenue in March 2024 has been indicted in this case and three other shootings, according to new court records. Cameron Jayveon Scales was indicted by a grand jury on Monday in the death of...
Fire at Kenley Apartments caused by discarded smoking materials
No one was injured after an apartment fire at the Kenley Apartments, not far from Highway 280 and Cahaba Beach Road. The Cahaba Valley Fire District responded just before 9 p.m. Tuesday night. When crews arrived, firefighters discovered smoke emanating from the building's exterior. Crews entered a second-floor...
Birmingham to celebrate opening of first all-inclusive playground at Bessie Estell Park
Birmingham Park and Recreation, in collaboration with the Mayor's Office, Birmingham City Councilor Valerie Abbott, Sen. Rodger Smitherman and the Glen Iris Neighborhood Association, has announced the grand opening of the city's first all-inclusive playground at Bessie Estell Park. The playground, inspired by...
Deadly shooting of 20-year-old at Birmingham apartment complex ruled justified
No criminal charges will be filed in the Monday night shooting death of a 20-year-old man at a south Birmingham apartment complex. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday ruled the killing Willie Antwon Jones justifiable, Birmingham police announced. The shooting happened at 10:45 p.m. in the...
Car crashes into fuel tanker at Center Point gas station causing fuel leakage
Around 100 gallons of fuel spilled from an tanker after a crash on Center Point Parkway Wednesday afternoon. The Center Point Fire District said a car collided with the fuel truck at the Shell station located at Center Point Parkway and 23rd Avenue NW. The fire department said the fuel...
Man arrested in connection to Jefferson County vehicle break-ins
The Vestavia Hills Police Department announced Wednesday the arrest of a man in reported to connection to a series of vehicle break-ins.
Birmingham police arrest 2 suspects in connection to September shooting
The Birmingham Police Department announced Wednesday it made two arrests in connection to a shooting that occurred in September.
Arrest made in Hueytown shooting that left 17-year-old injured
An arrest was made following a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured in Hueytown on Monday.
Mother hopes for justice after her 19-year-old son’s killing turns cold
A Birmingham shooting in the early morning hours of April 25, 2022 injured 3 and took the life of a 19-year-old. 3 years later, no arrests, no suspects, and a broken heart for a mother who lost her son. "My baby is supposed to be here," Shawanna Boykins, Hickley's mom...
