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15-year-old boy arrested in South Eastlake homicide
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (165+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the city's first homicide of 2026. On Saturday, Jan. 3 around 4:54 p.m., police say they were dispatched to the 8000 block of 1st Avenue South to a report of…...
‘Moment of grief’: Community gathers for vigil after missing 4-year-old found dead
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (469+ words) WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Johnathan Boley, 4, was found dead Friday afternoon, Jan. 2, about two miles from where he went missing on New Year's Eve. The Cornerstone Assembly of God church hosted a vigil Friday night. What was supposed to be…...
FBI thwarts potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by ISIS
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (42+ words) FBI thwarts potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by ISIS'WBRC 6 News FBI thwarts potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by ISIS Drone video of search for missing child in Walker County Will Smith sued by musician for sexual harassment...
California woman accused of credit card fraud
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (51+ words) California woman accused of credit card fraud'WBRC 6 News California woman accused of credit card fraud Walker County sheriff says missing boy's body found Birmingham Police: Celebratory gunfire down 37% from last year Bond denied for man accused of kidnapping woman Man…...
Homewood High School Patriot Band prepares for Rose Parade performance
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (137+ words) PASADENA, Calif. (WBRC) - The Alabama Crimson Tide isn't the only Alabama group out in California! The Homewood High School Patriot Band is in Pasadena with the honor of performing in the 2025 Rose Parade ahead the Rose Bowl. The Patriots performed…...
‘We would be gone!’: Religious sect reacts after search warrant served, members arrested at Walker County campsite
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (570+ words) EMPIRE, Ala. (WBRC) - It was an unexpected wake-up call Tuesday, Dec. 30, for Lando and others living at a campsite off York Mountain Road and Blackberry Ridge Road. "I heard a noise, I woke up, I come outside," recalled Lando, whose…...
State appeals judge’s orders for new trial for woman convicted of the death of baby due to meth use
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (268+ words) LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Lee County District Attorney's Office has appealed a judge's decision for a new trial for a woman sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2020 following the death of her newborn. Cherith Shoemaker was convicted of chemical…...
Birmingham Police respond to off-campus apartments near UAB Tuesday morning
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (97+ words) Birmingham Police respond to off-campus apartments near UAB Tuesday morning'WBRC 6 News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - First responders are on the scene at an off-campus apartment complex near UAB in Birmingham Tuesday morning. Birmingham Police, along with Birmingham Fire and Rescue, are…...
Judge denies bond for Vestavia Hills man accused of kidnapping, raping woman on Halloween
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (280+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Vestavia Hills man facing multiple felony charges was denied bond Monday, Dec. 29 after an Aniah's Law hearing in the Jefferson County Criminal Courthouse. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tanita Cain heard testimony Monday from Jefferson County Sheriff's…...
Surveillance video of Christmas Eve morning kidnapping
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (34+ words) Surveillance video of Christmas Eve morning kidnapping'WBRC 6 News Surveillance video of Christmas Eve morning kidnapping Active scene at apartments on 3rd Ave. S. in Birmingham 3 players listed on Alabama initial injury reports...