BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Some parents in west Alabama are upset because a special program for their children is closing. Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Brent announced that its program for people with special needs will end in September. Why is it closing? That’s exactly the question facing parents like Becky Davis, who is trying […]
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Good morning! Next 24 hours: Today is another First weather warning day for high temperatures in the upper 90s. We’ll start off dry this morning with temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees. Humidity will slowly increase today in areas along and south of Interstate 20, which could result in isolated showers. […]
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WBRC) – The Alabama Crimson Tide began preparing for their first football game against Western Kentucky months ago, and so did business owners hoping to capitalize on the first home game in Tuscaloosa. It’s safe to say that everyone has the same game plan: prepare early, but be prepared to make a last-minute […]
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Good morning! FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAYS FROM TODAY: We have explained Weather days of the first warning for near-record-breaking heat through Friday. The air will remain dry over Alabama on Tuesday, but as humidity increases on Wednesday and Thursday, there is a chance of highs of 100º both days. THE NEXT […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Happy Sunday! We’ll start the day with temperatures in the 18-20s. It’s a bit cooler northeast of Birmingham, where temperatures have dropped to 15-18 degrees. It’s a few degrees warmer than Saturday morning, but it still feels great for this time of year. First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar shows clear […]
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Someone smashed more than a dozen church and school bus windows in Jefferson County overnight. A spokesman for Jefferson County Schools said they will file a report with police to identify the perpetrator. Richard Hankins is a school bus driver for Jefferson County and the building supervisor for Westwood Baptist Church. […]
JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) – We are on your side with an update on the road problems in Walker County that are causing some neighbors to not receive their mail. Walker County emergency crews were on High Hill Road on Monday and began work to make the road safer and smoother. “When we can take on […]
HALE COUNTY, Alabama (WBRC) – Classes at Hale County schools were delayed Monday morning as work crews continued to clean up storm damage. After severe weather hit the area on Sunday, rescue workers found debris such as fallen trees and downed power lines in all nine fire districts in the county. Russ Weeden, director of […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Good morning and happy Saturday! We have declared today – August 17, 2024 – a First Alert Weather Day. We expect another afternoon of dangerous heat levels and the possibility of strong and severe storms this afternoon and evening. Serious threat today(wbrc news) The National Weather Service has issued a heat […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama (WBRC) – Officers in Jefferson County arrested a man after he led them on a chase Wednesday. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives from the Jefferson County Vice and Narcotics Unit were in the Pratt City area investigating drug-related offenses. Authorities said the detectives were traveling in marked vehicles when […]
