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Birmingham Police Department

BPD shares insight into NYE’s Operation Crackdown and Operation Knight Rider

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Lauren Harksen
Overall, BPD made five arrests on New Year’s Eve and seized 11 guns for being used illegally.

6 On Your Side Investigates

Tracking 2024 Birmingham homicides

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Morgan Hightower
Birmingham Police investigated 138 criminal homicides in 2024, up from 126 in 2023 and 134 in 2022.

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Traffic Fatalities

East Alabama man killed in single-vehicle crash

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The crash happened on Randolph County 66 near Wedowee.

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To prevent from being stranded on the side of the road in the cold, Alabamians are urged to...

Drivers urged to winterize emergency kits in low temperatures

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Brady Talbert
“We learned a very valuable lesson some years ago during the ‘Snowmageddon’ situation,” said Clay Ingram with AAA Alabama.

Shelby County

City of Alabaster raises state championship banners to honor Thompson Warriors state football...

City of Alabaster raises state championship banners to honor Thompson Warriors state football title

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Thompson will be back on the field later this year looking for their fifth state title in six years.

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Zingy and La Verne Gamble

2 arrested in Ensley New Year’s Eve stabbing

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The incident happened in the 2500 block of 15th Street Ensley.

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iSeeCars shares study on most dangerous cars

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
Karl Brauer, their executive analyst, says the top cars on their list are nearly five times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average vehicle.

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Police investigating attempted break-ins across central Alabama (Alabaster Starbucks in photo...

Police investigating attempted break-ins across central Alabama

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
At this time, it has not been confirmed if all the incidents are related.

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American Red Cross

Red Cross says ‘urgent’ need for shelter, blood volunteers

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM CST
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By Brady Talbert
The Red Cross says there is an “urgent” need of volunteers to respond to emergencies across state lines and help save lives here at home.

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Georgia Football coach Kirby Smart speaks at Monday's press conference

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart’s father dies, school says

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM CST
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By Atlanta News First staff
In a statement, UGA said Sonny underwent hip surgery after falling in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve.
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Multiple warming stations opening across Cullman County ahead of expected cold temperatures

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Cullman County VOAD says if any cots are needed at any of the locations that the Cullman County EMA will provide them.

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Portion of 14th Avenue Southwest in Alabaster to close next week for utility relocation work

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Parts of 14th Avenue Southwest in Alabaster will be closed next week for construction.

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Birmingham Police asking for help in locating critical missing person

Birmingham Police asking for help in locating critical missing person

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Anyone with information on Kimble’s whereabouts are asked to call BPD at 205-328-9311 or dial 911.

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Birmingham Warming Station - Jimmie Hale Mission

City-partnered warming station to open Monday through Thursday

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The station, located at 3420 2nd Ave N, will be open from Monday, Jan. 6 to Thursday, Jan. 9 to offer refuge to families and anyone in the greater Birmingham area who are unhoused or lack sufficient heat in their homes.

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13 confirmed tornadoes in Alabama on Saturday

18 confirmed tornadoes in Alabama over weekend, National Weather Service reports

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Storm survey crews with the National Weather Service surveyed damage in Alabama Monday afternoon and confirmed 13 tornadoes after Saturday evening’s storms.

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1 in custody after gun fired inside Montgomery Regional Airport

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
One person is in custody after a gun was fired inside the Montgomery Regional Airport early Saturday morning, airport officials confirmed.

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13-year-old boy shot, killed inside Bessemer residence

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The incident happened just before 10 p.m. in the 1200 block of 13th St North.

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Glock switch

Birmingham City Council wants state glock switch ban in 2025

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Brady Talbert
The Birmingham City Council is urging state lawmakers to strengthen Alabama’s gun laws, particularly state laws surrounding conversion devices.

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Empty, neglected homes are not only an eyesore but a potential safety hazard for those...

Birmingham ‘plagued’ with vacant properties, council pushes for state help

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Brady Talbert
Empty, neglected homes are not only an eyesore but a potential safety hazard for those squatting inside, which is why the Birmingham City Council is working to crack down on blight.

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Emergency service vehicles form a security barrier to keep other vehicles out of the French...

Jefferson County EMA reflects on preparing for tragedy amidst terror attacks

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM CST
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By James Giles
Deputy Director Chris Tate of Jefferson County EMA emphasizes that there’s no such thing as overplanning when it comes to protecting the community.

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Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly...

Jack Frost is here to stay: Tips to prepare for cold weather

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM CST
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By James Giles
With chilly temperatures sticking around, Jefferson County Emergency Management has some advice to help you stay safe and prepared.

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‘I’m a part of his legacy’: U.W. Clemon remembers Jimmy Carter after his death

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM CST
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By Steve Crocker
As the nation mourns the death of former president Jimmy Carter, one Alabamian wants to make sure Carter’s impact on the judicial system is not overlooked.

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Police say a suspect is in custody after an attempted burglary on 13th Ave. S. in Birmingham...

Birmingham PD, city working to crack down on short-term rentals

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
Officers with the Birmingham Police Department confirm they have responded to the address several times with calls of shots being fired.

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Cherokee County EMA launches Citizens Public Safety Academy

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The program includes classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to help those better understand public safety operations.

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Meighan Bridge

City of Gadsden working to improve the Meighan Bridge

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM CST
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By Reggie Kyle
The city wants to improve the Meighan Bridge and the Lake Street Bridge by adding lanes.

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Sgt. Key operating a drone

Cherokee Co. Sheriff’s Department using drone technology to keep the county safe

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM CST
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By Reggie Kyle
Sheriff Jeff Shaver says keeping the law in a rural county requires more than patrol vehicles.

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280 expansion project

Highway 280 expansion project set to improve traffic congestion and flow through several cities

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
As drivers attempt to avoid delays, many tend to use neighborhood routes in Mountain Brook to avoid traffic.

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Birmingham Police say Derek Burpo was killed while delivering a pizza on New Year’s night,...

Man shot, killed New Year’s Day delivering pizza was ‘excellent to be around,’ employer said

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM CST
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By Taylor Pollock
Birmingham Police continue looking for the person who shot and killed a man delivering a pizza on New Year’s night, making him the city’s first homicide of 2025.

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Birmingham Police on the scene of "multiple shootings" Wednesday morning near Legion Field.

Homicide investigation underway in Birmingham after man dies from injuries in New Year’s Day shooting

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Two cars with bullet damage were towed from the scene.

Football

Chris Goode named new head football coach at Miles College

Chris Goode named new head football coach at Miles College

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Goode played for the University of Alabama before being drafted in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

Jax State

New England Patriots running backs coach Vinnie Sunseri during the first half of the East-West...

Former Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri named defensive coordinator at Jacksonville State

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Sunseri comes to JSU after having spent last season as the safeties coach at Washington.

Alabama

Coleman Coliseum

Univ. of Alabama athletics gives tips for fans attending home basketball games this season

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
According to the university, Saturday’s game against Oklahoma is sold out.

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Univ. of Ala. freshman Kareem Badawi was killed in the New Orleans terror attack early New...

‘He made everyone feel included’: Univ. of Ala. freshman killed in New Orleans terror attack remembered by friend, family, fraternity brothers

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM CST
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By Taylor Pollock
Kareem Badawi is being remembered as a light on campus who “made everyone feel included,” and loved football, his fraternity, and his home in Louisiana.

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Kahleb Rowan Collins has not been seen since September 2024.

Search intensifies for 1-year-old boy missing from Fayette County

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM CST
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By Josh Gauntt
Dozens of investigators spent all afternoon searching the property. The search was much larger than we’ve seen before at the home.

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Twins Lucy and Sloane born at Grandview Medical Center on New Year's Day.

Double dose of joy at Grandview Medical Center New Year’s Day

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Twins were born at Grandview Medical Center New Year's Day

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The woman was taken to UAB Hospital by Center Point Fire and Rescue. She has non...

Woman, 24, shot in Center Point late Thursday night

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The woman was taken to UAB Hospital by Center Point Fire and Rescue. She has non life-threatening injuries.

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House fire Jan. 3 on Dolly Ridge Road in Vestavia Hills.

Vestavia Hills family escapes house fire Friday morning

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The fire happened early this morning in the 3000 block of Dolly Ridge Drive.

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Brandy Lewis has been missing since December when she was scheduled to move to a new part of...

Police searching for Birmingham woman missing since December

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Lewis previously lived in the northern area of Birmingham.

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Gerard Johns, Tony Anderson

Birmingham Police looking for person of interest in disappearance of Gerard Johns

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Authorities believe foul play was involved because Johns did not report to work which is unusual.

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Tracie Marks Jones

Woman arrested in Bessemer New Year’s Day homicide

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
At this time, Bessemer PD says that there is a person in custody related to the shooting.

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It's been a week since the mayor of Graysville announced an overhaul of the city's police...

Public safety concerns rise in Graysville after new year’s day murder

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM CST
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By James Giles
One Graysville resident says the lack of police presence contributed to what happened on the night of the murder.

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Before bitterly cold temperatures roll in and linger, experts want homeowners to be proactive...

Alabaster Water Board shares common pipes people forget to winterize

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM CST
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By Brady Talbert
Before bitterly cold temperatures roll in and linger, experts want homeowners to be proactive and to protect their pipes.

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How to talk to children about terrorism: Expert advice

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Brittany Dionne
In uncertain times, clear communication and emotional stability can help families navigate challenging conversations while providing a sense of security for children.

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Former ATF agent weighs in on similarities in New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Brady Talbert
Similarities in the New Orleans terror attack and the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion have grabbed the attention of an Alabama police chief.

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Drew Dauphin, 26, was among the victims killed in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New...

Auburn University graduate killed in New Orleans terror attack

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM CST
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By Andreya Ash and Monae Stevens
A Montgomery native and Auburn University graduate was among the victims killed in the attack on Bourbon Street.

Samford

Samford Athletics

Samford football adds game at Baylor on 2025 schedule

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
September’s matchup between the two programs will be the third meeting in series history.

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Rainbow City Fire Department

Etowah County fire departments preparing for extra sensory training

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM CST
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By Reggie Kyle
Gadsden Fire Chief Vance Brown and Rainbow City Fire Marshal Craig Hill both say this training hits close to home.

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Mary Street neighborhood

City of Gadsden working to provide solutions to dogs roaming neighborhoods

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM CST
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By Reggie Kyle
City leaders say animal control went door to door talking to neighbors on Mary Street Thursday.

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College Hills rental

College Hills neighbors fed up after another shootout Thursday morning

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
Neighbors say it's like living in a war zone and they're fed up.

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Mobile native shot in foot, hit by truck in New Orleans terror attack speaks out

Mobile woman shot in foot, hit by truck in New Orleans terror attack speaks out

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM CST
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By Ashlyn Mitchell
In a story of survival, Alexis Scott-Wyndham of Mobile describes the moment Bourbon Street became a nightmare.
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