In the midst of calls across the country for police reform, Homewood is seeking to improve relations between the community and police.

Grace Community School and Daycare in Pelham is making sure students have somewhere to go while they learn remotely.

Samford University is proposing a unique way to quarantine students who are exposed to COVID-19 during the academic year.

Chelsea Fire Chief Wayne Shirley passed away Thursday, according to a post on the Chelsea Fire & Rescue Facebook page.

Despite many businesses opening up and workers returning to earn a pay check, food giveaway events continue to see a big demand.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a juvenile was shot Sunday afternoon in Ashville.

She started planning to give out one, then five, and ended up donating 52 backpacks to students at the school.

GoodJob announced the company is donating $10,000 to the Great Grocery Giveback, a program that provides a full week’s worth of healthy food to those who have been laid off or furloughed as a result of COVID-19.

Depending on the lab, it could take anywhere from a day to a week to get back test results.

The meeting Tuesday was to give schools direction on how to open safely, but the superintendent said he needs more information.

When you have children, parents and grandparents all living under the same roof, families have to take extra steps to protect their loved ones from COVID-19.

JCSO says the devices are very helpful in deterring crime and tracking down suspects.

In the last two weeks, confirmed positive cases have declined slightly. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin believes the city is making progress and was among the first to order mandatory face coverings for the city.

As Congress continues to try to make a deal over a new stimulus package, small businesses in Alabama are still struggling to survive during the pandemic.

Allied Universal is recruiting for all shifts and all levels of experience using online applications and video interviewing technology.

Some of the confirmed positive numbers are slowing down, but hospitalizations continue to be a concern.

Friday, the Board of Education voted to move Tyler Burgess to become principal of remote learning.

A man says his car was stolen while he was inside Birmingham Police Department Headquarters. His dog, Buster, was inside the car at the time.

As record numbers of coronavirus patients are being admitted to local hospitals, schools are preparing to reopen and experts are worried about the consequences.

The professional fighter announced he was throwing his hat in the ring to represent Ward 3, Place 1.

Little Savannah Restaurant and Bar has announced they will close their doors after 17 years.

Jefferson County deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a White Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck on Walker’s Chapel Road in Fultondale.

After a months-long fight against COVID-19, UAB Police Sergeant Parnell Guyton has died.

Parents are getting more time to adjust to major changes in their children’s education. Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook schools have changed their start dates and went to a new education format.

A Birmingham man has been charged with murder after an investigation into a homicide that happened Monday.

We’re checking in with UAB as the school prepares to welcome students back during the pandemic.

It’s still policy for nearly all freshman at UAB to live on campus but that policy is now being relaxed a little.

City budgets are suffering nationwide due to the pandemic, and today we learned just how far behind Birmingham might be.

"We prayed and we prayed together that this would be Daniel. But to finally get a positive confirmation that this is Daniel, it was a relief."

Fairfield City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Regina Thompson, says the concerns from parents and staff, along with rising COVID cases, pushed leaders to start virtually for Pre-K through 12th grade students.

17-year-old Diamond Roberson has been found safe.

Alabama health leaders remain concerned about the growing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Schools are preparing to welcome some students and teachers back in a few short weeks, but It’s on the health department to be sure those schools are safe.

Without a deal from Congress extra benefits for people unemployed due to the coronavirus will end.

Jefferson County's face mask order went into effect a month ago. Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson feels the county’s order is helping the situation a little.

Jefferson State is now offering scholarships for high school students wanting to earn college credit with Career Technical Education courses.

Jefferson County’s Public Health Officer welcomes news that Governor Ivey will be extending her mandatory face covering order for another month.

Alabama heath leaders are concerned about a drug being touted as cure or prevention for COVID-19

BPD officers stood in the rain to show Sgt. Carter's 16-year-old son some love on his birthday.

The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Demarcus Tyrone Hale.

The Birmingham Zoo is taking its next step in fully reopening on Wednesday.

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide Tuesday evening.

That number is approaching 10,000 statewide putting the hospitals under stress to continue to meet services.

Alabama’s state health officer is backing Jefferson County’s Health Department in recommending middle and high schools go virtual and not open classrooms for the first nine weeks.

The father of an 11-year-old girl who was hit by gunfire during a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria on July 3 is suing multiple parties affiliated with the mall for negligence.

Police say they responded to a call at 12:21 a.m. of a shooting in the 2300 block of Court R at the Villas at Westridge apartment complex.

Alabama health leaders are encouraged by some of the latest numbers, but they say it’s too early to say the face masks are making a difference.

The mission of Camp McDowell is to “show the way the world could be through worship, learning, rest, and play in the beauty of God’s Backyard.”

Authorities say the fire happened in the 800 block of 4th Court West

Jacqueline Crayton went missing Friday and was found safe over the weekend.

Dr. Perry Ward has announced he will retire as president of Lawson State Community College after 33 years of leadership at the school.

Birmingham police are conducting an assault investigation after two people were shot Saturday afternoon.

UAB infectious disease doctors said Thursday they hope to test a vaccine for COVID-19 on residents in nursing homes.

An arrest has been made after a 23-year-old man was killed earlier this month in a shooting on 9th Court South.

A report released by the CDC says it’s far better for students to be in school for classroom education than remote learning.

The Hewitt-Trussvile Culinary Team has a recipe that is literally out of this world. Seniors Lucy Prince, Madeline Curd, Abigail Mitchell, and Kaylie Love won the National NASA HUNCH Culinary Competition with their dish, Moroccan Chicken Tangine. The recipe will be served to astronauts in space.

Parker Underwood is a hero, even though he says he doesn’t feel like one.

And as families start thinking about back to school shopping, there are some items you may not have considered.