Ashton Jones
WVTM 13
Birmingham, AL, United States
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Santa shortage going into Christmas season
A Birmingham Santa reports he's offered more gigs than he can accept because there aren't enough Santa's to go around. → Read More
Hueytown Primary School begins Monday in new home
Principal Dr. Tara Foster says this new space is the culmination of years of hard work. → Read More
2 dead, multiple injured after violent weekend
Birmingham Police Department is asking anyone with information on the recent shootings to report it to authorities. → Read More
Multiple shootings in Birmingham within 24 hours
Two people were killed and a cop was injured over the weekend after several shootings happened throughout the city. → Read More
Townhome proposal on U.S. 280
Hoover city councilor Mike Shaw says they're weighing the benefits against the drawbacks at the moment. → Read More
Staffing shortages hit BFRS
According to the fire chief, there are 100 new recruits on the way to help fill the shortage. Learn more in the video above. → Read More
Staffing issues cause stalled trains
Residents of Harris Homes says the neighborhood is often blocked off on each end. → Read More
Alcohol delivery reaches Birmingham
Hop City's CEO says his company expects a 10% increase in sales in Birmingham from the delivery option. → Read More
Hoover child COVID vaccine trial Shilpa Gaggar
The student's mother, Shilpa Gaggar, says she's proud of her daughter's bravery to participate in the COVID-19 trial. → Read More
Train blocking Birmingham intersections
Terry Horton, who lives down the road from the train, says this has happened nearly every week for several years. → Read More
House explosion in Fultondale on Halloween night
A bystander caught video of a fire in the house that turned into an explosion. → Read More
Masks optional at Jefferson County Schools
Beginning November 1st, masks will be optional due to decreased covid cases within the district. Learn more in the video above. → Read More
Magic City Classic tailgating continues through the night
Thousands of fans from across the country came to celebrate the 80th Magic City Classic. Learn more in the video above. → Read More
Fans celebrate 80th Magic City Classic
The 79th Magic City Classic took place in April after being postponed due to COVID-19. → Read More
FDA panel approves covid shots for 5-11
The Jefferson County Department of Health says as soon as the vaccine is approved for emergency use by the FDA and CDC, it will begin administering doses. → Read More
Economic boom coming to Birmingham with MCC
Each year, the economic impact of the Magic City Classic is close to $23 million. → Read More
Sheriff's department opens up about drug problems in Jefferson County
Overdose deaths in the US are up more than 30% from 2020. → Read More
UAB fans celebrate AAC invitation
Last week, UAB was one of six universities to receive an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference. → Read More
UAB Blazers take on Rice for Homecoming game
UAB alumnus Taylor Huang says he's proud of the progress the university has made since he graduated. → Read More
Boards meet to discuss USFL plans
According to Tad Snider with BJCC, they want to give the decision the appropriate amount of consideration before making a decision. Learn more in the video above. → Read More