What will Alabama’s weather be like in June? Here’s one outlook
June is the first month of meteorological summer. And of course summer in Alabama means hot. But at least forecasters aren’t convinced the state will experience an entire month of above-average June heat. (Not that it will be cold by any means.) NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center isn’t saying temperatures...
Independent investigation requested in death of Jermaine Tyler after police response
Attorneys representing the family of Jermaine Tyler are calling for transparency, the release of body camera footage, and an independent state investigation following his death after an encounter with the Prattville Police Department. The request comes days after the Prattville Police Department released a May 20 state
Valentina’s Pizzeria is putting Alabama on the national pizza map
For the third consecutive year, a small pizzeria in Madison, Alabama has walked into a room full of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles restaurants—and walked out with a top ranking. Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar has been ranked No. 12 in the United States by 50 Top Pizza...
2 AL donut shops made DoorDash’s Top 100. See which sweetened the list
National Donut Day is even sweeter this year, thanks to a new DoorDash ranking of top local donut shops . DoorDash released its first “Donut Day Dozens” list, featuring the top 100 small and medium donut shops across 86 cities in 25 states, based on platform data from April 2025 to April 2026. National Donut Day, on Ju
New AI-powered spine decompression machine arrives in Alabama
PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For many people living with chronic back and nerve pain, the search for relief can feel like a dead end. One Alabama patient says that’s exactly why the arrival of a new machine at Chiro Wellness Clinic in Pelham is a big deal, because right now, it’s the only one of its kind in the state.
Downed trees block roads, damage homes and cars after storm sweeps across central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Storms swept across central Alabama on Monday afternoon, June 1, causing downed trees and power lines, power outages and other storm debris. The WBRC team was on scene of different areas of damage ranging from Vestavia Hills to Bessemer to Etowah County and some in Shelby County too.
Storms Cause Downed Trees, Power Outages, Hazardous Roadways Across Central Alabama
Strong thunderstorms moving through Central Alabama on Monday have already caused multiple reports of downed trees, power lines and hazardous travel conditions across the region. According to the latest Alabama Power outage map update shortly after 3:00 p.m., more than 77,000 customers were without electricity statewid
Thousands without power as strong storms move through area
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Thousands are without power across northwest Alabama as a line of storms continues to trek across the state. According to PowerOutage.us, over 145,000 are currently without electricity as of 4:30 p.m. Monday. Over 30,000 customers are without power in Jefferson County and over 20,000 in Calhou
Man killed, another injured in weekend Tallassee shooting
TALLASSEE, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a man was killed and another was injured in a shooting on Saturday, according to the Tallassee Police Department. Authorities say they received multiple 911 calls about a shooting in the 200 block of Gilmer Avenue. Two victims were transported to...
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families...
Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation Friday declaring June “Strong Families Month” in Alabama. In the proclamation, Ivey declared that “strong families build a strong Alabama” and that “Alabama families remain the foundation of healthy communities across our state, responsible citizenship and a prosperous future.”

















