Birmingham Police investigating homicide in Collegeville community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Collegeville community. According to police, the homicide took place in the 3200 block of 32nd Street North. This is an ongoing investigation. We will share more information as it becomes available. Get news alerts in the...
Suspect charged with capital murder of 33-year-old man in vehicle in southwest Birmingham
A suspect has been charged in the shooting of a man found dead inside his vehicle last month,. Markell Tolbert, 21, is charged with capital murder in the Oct. 19 slaying of 33-year-old Monderrius McClellan. The Birmingham Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team took Tolbert into custody Tuesday, police officials...
City of Brighton expresses frustration over continuous illegal dumping
BRIGHTON, Ala. (WBRC) - Brighton city leaders are working to address illegal dumping sites across the city after discovering trash being left in their area. Councilor Lester Milligan said he was investigating illegal dumping reports on Wednesday afternoon when he discovered a new pile of trash. “I was just enraged...
Jefferson County’s first Black sheriff’s deputy has died
The first Black Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy has died. Officials on Thursday announced the death of Sgt. Louie E. Smoke. “Hired back in 1968, Sgt. Smoke was more than just a badge; he was a trailblazer who broke barriers and opened doors for many who followed in his footsteps,” the sheriff’s office said...
Here’s why a dingy curtain is draped off a downtown Birmingham interstate bridge
Drivers traveling over downtown Birmingham might be looking twice at the site of dingy white drapes dangling from an interstate bridge near the BJCC. The curtain is a protective cover as workers are repainting the steel girders under the four bridges which connect the new I-59/20 bridges with Red Mountain Expressway,...
Despite an Unexpected Setback, Birmingham Teen Determined to Serve the Homeless
He’s no stranger to giving. At just 6 years old, Birmingham’s Ethan Hill found his calling — helping people living on the streets. Now 15, the young man whose compassion inspired a city is asking for help to keep his mission alive. Back in 2019, Ethan’s story...
Birmingham Loses Low-Cost Flights as Spirit Shuts Down Service
Spirit Airlines is ending service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport next month, impacting local travelers heading to Detroit and Newark.
Freshwater Land Trust Reports: Birmingham Darter Observed During 2025 Endangered Species Tour
Freshwater Land Trust recently reported on its 2025 Endangered Species Tour, an event that allowed approximately 40 participants to observe endangered darter fish species in the Birmingham area.
Drivers see an increase in deer collisions the week after daylight savings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With the sun setting earlier, research shows an increase in crashes the week after Daylight Saving involving deer and other animals. According to a study, deer collisions increase by 16% in the first two weeks after we turn back our clocks. The shift can catch animals off guard and you’ll...
Lovelady Center warns of SNAP impact
The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, a long-term residential recovery home for women and children, will be hit hard by the shortfall in SNAP funding due to the federal government shutdown. Lovelady relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for more than $80,000 in monthly food assistance that affects 600...
