Birmingham AL

A jury has found Tykirel Jordan not guilty in the murder case of Alpatrick McKinstry, who was shot and killed in Birmingham in 2022. The verdict was returned yesterday afternoon, clearing Jordan of the charges. The case drew attention due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, which involved a child under the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham family returned home Saturday evening after being stranded in Jamaica for more than a week due to Hurricane Melissa. The emotional reunion took place at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with flowers, balloons and hugs as family members welcomed the travelers home....

Jennifer Aileen White, accused of financially exploiting an elderly woman, had her bond revoked after violating its terms. White was initially charged in September 2025 for using deception to obtain control over property valued over $2,500 from Sheila Koren Simms. While on bond, White was arrested on Oct. 19, for...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired Saturday in the 100 block of Vulcan Road. According to Homewood police, Star 1 also responded to the scene to assist officers in searching for suspects and ensuring the incident does not pose a further risk to the public....

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to prioritize safety during Halloween festivities, emphasizing that preparation is key to a secure experience. Sheriff's deputies will be closely monitoring residential areas during trick-or-treating hours, and they are calling on the community to remain...

Now that the leaves are changing and the weather is finally cooling down, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors. We stopped by Mountain High Outfitters (MHO) to check out their latest fall arrivals—and we were seriously impressed. Here’s what we found, including details on their special fall...

Several local food and drink vendors across Birmingham are hosting a free food giveaway to help local government workers and SNAP recipients impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. The Magic City Food Trucks Giveaway will feature Ry Ry’s Wings Fries & Pies, Sugar & Ice Dessert Truck, O’ My Turkey...

Jefferson County leaders are hosting a free $25 gas giveaway for SNAP recipients and federal employees in Birmingham. Commissioner Sheila Tyson, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Sheriff Mark Pettway and other community leaders are currently holding that giveaway at the Third Avenue Shell on 3rd Ave. W. today. The giveaway...

On October 31, 2025, Jefferson County deputies responded to a report of an injured person in the 300 block of Echo Drive in Forestdale, Alabama. They found a 40-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to UAB Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The federal government shutdown is stretching on and with that comes federal workers not receiving paychecks, as well as the suspension of SNAP benefits for November, which was announced on Monday, Oct. 28. WBRC has gathered a list of some local food banks, restaurants, food trucks...