Lauren Jackson
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Hoover Police seeing increase in identity theft from vehicle break-ins
Hoover PD arrested three teenagers last week for multiple car break ins and they were able to make that arrest because someone saw the suspects. → Read More
Tony Mitchell’s family says ‘he deserved to live’ after he died in police custody
Mitchell - Gutzmer said her family is struggling to grieve her older brother’s death, because they still don’t know exactly what happened to him. → Read More
Children eating dangerous gummy products on the rise in Alabama
Ann Slattery with The Alabama Poison Information Center said gummy products can be alluring to children and dangerous if too much is eaten. → Read More
Gov. Ivey pushing lawmakers in special session to issue one-time $400 payments to individuals; $800 for families
The state has to decide how to spend $1.1 billion it has left from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. Governor Ivey thinks lawmakers should give it back to you, with a one time payment of hundreds of dollars. → Read More
Nationwide veterinarian shortage causing strain on Greater Birmingham Humane Society
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is at risk of increasing humane euthanasia because of a nationwide veterinarian shortage. The shelter needs at least three vets on staff, but only has one right now. → Read More
More details on man’s body found surrounded by 6 stray dogs in West Jefferson Co.
WBRC is learning more about the man’s body found in West Jefferson County. The Sheriff’s Department said it is an “older man”, but his identity has not been released yet. → Read More
Cullman Co. Animal Control investigating poison cases after multiple dogs die
Cullman County Animal Control is investigating multiple cases of animal poison after reported deaths. → Read More
Alabama Arise calling for more transparency amid ADOC’s internal investigation of executions
ADOC Commissioner John Hamm said after an internal review, the Alabama Supreme Court is now giving them a more flexible timeline to carry out executions. They are also going to be adding more medical staff to assist and bringing in more equipment. → Read More
2022 murder of 16-year-old girl and 49-year-old man remains unsolved
Birmingham Police have hit a dead end in the murder case of a 16-year-old girl and a 49-year-old Birmingham man killed last January, and now they are asking for your help. → Read More
Homewood Police seeing post office drop box thefts
In a new warning from Homewood Police, people should not be using the city’s postal drop boxes right now after several mail thefts in the last two months. → Read More
Cahaba Valley Fire District looking to raise fire dues to keep stations operating
Cahaba Valley Fire District is asking residents to pay more in dues each year in order to keep their four stations open and operating efficiently. → Read More
Local doctor explains death from hypothermia; amid allegations man froze to death inside Walker Co. Jail
“When we are talking about hypothermia, we are talking about your core body temperature,” Dr. George Crawford said. “If his core body temperature is 72 degrees, that is probably not survivable.” → Read More
BWW temporarily halts water shutoffs for delinquent bills due to severe weather
Birmingham Water Works announced Thursday that it will temporarily stop shutting off water service on delinquent accounts due to the threat of severe weather. → Read More
New report shows Birmingham Southern College generates nearly $100 million in economic impact for the state each year
This new study comes as the college is asking state leaders for $37 million to help prevent them from closing their doors at the end of this semester. → Read More
Birmingham non-profit expanding doula services to uninsured expecting moms
The City of Birmingham is investing more than $100,000 to help uninsured expectant mothers find the right care they need. → Read More
West Alabama Women’s Center at risk of closing
Nearly six months after The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, one local women’s clinic is struggling to keep the doors open. → Read More
Health officials warn contagious ‘Norovirus’ is spreading around Alabama
CDC officials are warning you about a highly contagious virus spreading around the country. The virus is called “norovirus” and it can spread like wildfire. They are seeing it all over the country right now. → Read More
Local sheriff details how inmate was accidentally let out during mass state inmate release
Another one of the nearly 400 newly released state inmates is already back in jail, but the Calhoun County Sheriff said this inmate should never have been released to begin with. → Read More
Birmingham Water Works set to shut off delinquent customer’s water; bill assistance available
After more than year of not shutting off delinquent accounts, Birmingham Water Works is preparing to start turning off service to customers who have not paid their bills. → Read More
Pell City Police say newly released state inmate rearrested within three days of freedom
A state inmate released from prison last week under the new mandatory supervision law is already back in jail. → Read More