Coroner identifies woman killed in fiery Birmingham crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who was killed in a fiery crash earlier this month in Birmingham. The victim was identified as Destiny Spirit Reedy, 22, of Birmingham. Reedy was an occupant of a vehicle involved in a single-vehicle crash...
Dora woman killed in crash in Jefferson County Friday
ADAMSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A 19-year-old woman from Dora was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning in Jefferson County. Brianna Sanae Hawkins was one of two people in a vehicle involved in the crash on US Highway 78 at Minor Parkway in Adamsville. The crash happened just after 5:30...
Mayor Woodfin Floats Idea of Fast Passenger Rail Between Birmingham and Atlanta
As part of his broader vision for mobility, Woodfin has launched the GO BHM Transportation Plan, an initiative aimed at making Birmingham more walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly by 2026. The plan focuses on improving how residents get around the city, whether they drive, walk, bike, or rely on public...
19-year-old killed at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer identified
A 19-year-old was shot and killed at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer Sunday night, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.
United Way Expands Childcare Access in Central Alabama
The United Way of Central Alabama has marked a significant milestone in childcare access. The center is opening a third location in East Pinson Valley, which will serve more than 100 children, addressing the growing childcare needs in the area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday for the expanded J....
Megan Moroney, Jamey Johnson raise $315k during Alabama charity show
The sold out fundraiser will benefit each of their charities. Alabama’s MOJO roared into the new year on Thursday night (Jan 15th) in Birmingham, Alabama, when Jamey Johnson and Megan Moroney performed an unforgettable one-night-only acoustic show at The Social at the Fennec that raised $315,000 for their respective...
First Alert Weather: Sunshine, cold temperatures Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday!. We are dry and cold, but we are tracking rain and snow falling in parts of south Alabama and Georgia this morning. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued in Dothan, Alabama and includes parts of south and central Georgia through the late morning hours. I would encourage people...
Warming stations opening across Alabama ahead of expected frigid temperatures this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With expected cold temperatures throughout the weekend, warming stations are opening up for those who need shelter from the frigid temperatures with feels-like temperatures dropping into the 20s overnight. Cold temperatures are gripping Alabama into next week, with lows in the 20s that will...
1 shot, taken to UAB Hospital after shooting in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - One person has been taken to UAB Hospital after a shooting in Jefferson County. According to authorities, a man was found outside of a home with a gunshot wound in the 6600 block of Avenue K in Jefferson County and was taken to UAB. At...
Bruce Ayers retires, sells StarDome Comedy Club after four decades
After more than four decades at the helm of one of Alabama’s most iconic entertainment venues, Bruce Ayers has announced his retirement from StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover and the sale of the business to Helium Comedy. In a letter shared on StarDome’s social media accounts, Ayers reflected on...

















