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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrests a suspect after a chase and confiscates drugs and several stolen weapons

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrests a suspect after a chase and confiscates drugs and several stolen weapons

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 […]

Residents attend packed City Hall to push for reopening of Pickens County Medical Center

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Residents attend packed City Hall to push for reopening of Pickens County Medical Center

CARROLTON, Alabama (WBRC) – A crowd calling for the reopening of Pickens County Medical Center was filled to standing room at a town hall meeting in Carrolton on Thursday. This has been a major problem in Pickens County since the medical center closed four years ago. When you talk to the people who live there, […]

Heat warning for the western half of the state, strong storms possible this afternoon

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Heat warning for the western half of the state, strong storms possible this afternoon

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Good morning and happy Friday! FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAY: We declare a First weather warning day today due to the risk of isolated strong to severe storms between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. In addition, a heat warning has been issued as the heat index may reach 42°C. Be alert again […]

Reading Allies reports good academic news for Tuscaloosa City Schools

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Reading Allies reports good academic news for Tuscaloosa City Schools

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WBRC) – A volunteer reading group is praising the significant gains in reading and math achievement in the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. In grades 3 to 8, grades in mathematics have improved by 15% and everyone receives recognition for this. It’s Reading Allies, a nonprofit group with around 700 volunteers from all walks […]

Jefferson County resident asks for help after garbage collection failed for several weeks

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Jefferson County resident asks for help after garbage collection failed for several weeks

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – An Amwaste customer called this week asking for help. Willie Mae White says her trash hasn’t been picked up in three weeks. But now it seems safe to pick it up. Ms. White says an Amwaste manager called her just hours after I left her house and told her her trash […]

Body of missing St. Clair County man found in Etowah County

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Body of missing St. Clair County man found in Etowah County

ETOWAH COUNTY, Alabama (WBRC) – A missing St. Clair County man was found dead Sunday in the Canoe Creek area of ​​Etowah County. Lt. Jordan McCartney of the Rainbow City Police Department says too many people die from drowning accidents and something needs to change. On Friday evening, August 9, Rainbow City Police received information […]

Jefferson County bus driver warns against distraction while driving

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Jefferson County bus driver warns against distraction while driving

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) – Many students have to go back to school, which means traffic delays again. While some students are opting for the car line, others are taking the bright yellow school bus. WBRC Fox 6 spoke with a Fultondale High School bus driver about what you and your students need to be […]

Samford hosts media day ahead of upcoming 2024 season

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Samford hosts media day ahead of upcoming 2024 season

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Samford football program held its annual preseason media day at the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House Thursday morning to preview the upcoming season. Two years after the Bulldogs’ historic playoff run that ended with a quarterfinal loss to North Dakota State, Samford is hoping to make a comeback after the team […]

The University of Alabama will host a football fan day and open practice on Sunday, August 11th.

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The University of Alabama will host a football fan day and open practice on Sunday, August 11th.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – Alabama football’s Fan Day returns this Sunday, August 11, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The university says Sunday will begin with a public practice that is free for fans from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Fans will be allowed to enter the stadium at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday through Gates 13 and 24 […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office begins construction of new medical wing

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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office begins construction of new medical wing

ANNISTON, Alabama (WBRC) – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has begun construction on a new medical wing to accommodate the physical and mental needs of inmates. This new medical wing is a $10 million project that County Commissioner Lee Patterson said is necessary to care for inmates with mental health issues. Sheriff Matthew Wade says […]