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15/01/2024

Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman

CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of...

14/01/2024

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe enters transfer portal

The exodus from Alabama after Nick Saban’s retirement continued on Saturday. Quarterback Jalen Milroe announced he is leaving the Crimson Tide via the Transfer Portal. Milroe threw for 2,348 yards with 23 touchdowns against 6 interceptions in 2023. He also rushed for 523 yards and 12 TDs. Alabama ...

14/01/2024

FSU lands commitment from Alabama transfer running back Roydell Williams

Mike Norvell has clearly taken a liking to the Alabama Crimson Tide, but not in the way that made FSU fans nervous before yesterday’s news. Today,...

14/01/2024

Sylacauga Police investigating bank robbery on Hwy 280

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Sylacauga Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened January 12. Police responded to the scene at the Hwy 280 branch of...

14/01/2024

15-year-old boy shot to death inside east Birmingham home

A teen was shot to death early Sunday inside an east Birmingham home. Police identified the victim as Markell Sanders. He was 15. Sgt. LaQuitta Wade...

14/01/2024

2 indicted for capital murder in 2023 slaying of 57-year-old Birmingham man

Two suspects have been indicted in the 2023 shooting death of a 57-year-old man inside his north Birmingham home. A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Tanarence...

14/01/2024

Vehicle wrecks into Fairfield home; driver found dead from multiple gunshot wounds

Gunfire in Fairfield Saturday left one man dead inside a crashed vehicle. Just before 5 p.m., Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to what was initially...

14/01/2024

NEW: The Rougaroux opens second location in Mountain Brook [Photos]

The Rougaroux—a beloved Cajun-themed restaurant in Forest Park—has officially opened its second location in Mountain Brook! Read on to learn more about the new restaurant +...

13/01/2024

Predawn gunfire in Midfield neighborhood wounds 67-year-old man asleep in his bed

A 67-year-old man was seriously injured when he was shot while he was asleep in his bed. The shooting happened about 2 a.m. Sunday at a...

13/01/2024

5-year-old boy fatally shot during Bessemer haircut loved Spiderman, dancing, Happy Meals

Latanya King is no stranger to violence. Eight years ago, her 22-year-old son Byron Ulrick Pritchett Jr. was killed in Birmingham over $5 and a pair...

13/01/2024

Man shot to death in Fairfield on way to a date mourned as loving father, ‘good-spirited person’

One week ago today, Kenneth Dewayne Smith was on Facetime with his girlfriend, urging her to be on time for their date at Cheesecake Factory. It...

13/01/2024

Pinson Valley Parkway reopens after 18-wheeler crash

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) -Pinson Valley Parkway has reopened following a crash involving an 18-wheeler...

13/01/2024

Birmingham woman charged with capital murder after her uncle dies in house fire

A Birmingham woman has been charged in the death of her 44-year-old uncle following the fatal house fire at the family’s home in late December. Keechaundra...

13/01/2024

21-year-old Birmingham woman found shot to death in her driveway identified

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to...

13/01/2024

Snow looking more likely in parts of Alabama as winter’s coldest weather arrives

It’s looking more possible that parts of Alabama will get a little snow next week. Although snow in Alabama is never a sure thing. The National...

12/01/2024

Cadillac Williams resigns from Auburn football staff

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVY) - Auburn associate head coach and running backs coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams is resigning from his position with the Tigers football program. Williams,...

12/01/2024

Man who cannonballed into Bass Pro Shop Leeds aquarium was on drugs, damaged police SUV, chief says

The 42-year-old man who jumped naked into the massive aquarium at Bass Pro Shops in Leeds told police he was on drugs, the chief said Monday....

12/01/2024

The ‘Dale Urnhart of partying’: Architect reveals how he got stuck in vase at Mountain Brook party

Connor Padgett, the Birmingham architect who got stuck in a vase at a New Year’s Eve party, doesn’t feel much like a genie. “From what I’ve...

12/01/2024

Man shot dead during possible Birmingham home invasion is city’s 1st homicide of 2024

12/01/2024

Man stuck in urn at Mountain Brook party loses pants, breaks expensive vase and Alabama Internet

Leeds Bass Pro Shops, hold Connor Padgett’s beer. The partygoer’s expletive-laden screams after getting stuck in a decorative urn during New Year’s Eve in Mountain Brook...

02/02/2023

Whataburger set to locate on East Meighan; city to offer tax incentives

Whataburger is coming to Gadsden. The City Council during its precouncil meeting on Tuesday discussed, and next week will consider, a measure authorizing Mayor Craig Ford to enter an economic development agreement with MWB Restaurants LLC to locate a Whataburger at 563 E. Meighan Blvd. That is in th...

01/02/2023

Alabama extends offer to in-state, 2025 EDGE Jared Smith

Alabama’s coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 edge rusher Jared Smith on Monday. Smith plays for Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama. Up to this point, Smith has received over a dozen offers from programs across the country. Georgia is the favorite to land Smith at 40.4% likelihood, acc...

01/02/2023

Birmingham approves funding for Uptown amphitheater

The Birmingham City Council this morning approved the city’s share of funding for a planned new $50 million, 9,000-seat amphitheater at the site of the demolished...

01/02/2023

‘My heart is hurting’: Birmingham high school senior mourned following deadly weekend shooting, suspect charged

Family, friends and classmates are mourning the death of a Parker High School senior who was fatally shot in Birmingham over the weekend. Jaylen Clark, 17,...

01/02/2023

Woman killed, 2 young girls wounded in shooting inside Birmingham apartment

A man opened fire inside a Birmingham apartment Tuesday night, killing a woman and injuring two young girls. The shooting happened at 10:20 p.m. at a...