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‘He’s touched the lives of so many’: Funeral set for firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
Funeral plans have been announced for a Jefferson County firefighter who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Blount County. Justin Phillip King, 23, died Tuesday night when his Harley-Davidson left U.S. 31 near Church Street and struck a utility pole. King was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead...
Tow truck driver dies after hitting house in Hueytown
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WBRC) - A tow truck driver died early Wednesday morning when he left the road and hit a home in Hueytown. The crash happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 200 block of Forest Road. The driver, identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as 56-year-old Franklin Eugene McMillin,...
‘Loved by many’: 30-year-old motorcyclist killed in Bessemer crash
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with another vehicle in Bessemer. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Monday identified the fatality victim as Johnny Lee Underwood. He was 30 and lived in Hueytown. The wreck happened at 4:35 p.m. Friday at Ninth Avenue North and 14th Street North.
Father shares update on 11-year-old daughter's progress after surgery for UTV crash injuries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Destinee Sides is showing signs of recovery after a UTV accident left her in a coma with severe injuries. Destinee's father said his baby girl made progress after surgery Tuesday morning. He texted WVTM 13's Magdala Louissaint to share that she slightly opened her eyes after...
Tarrant Police looking for suspect in connection with multiple crimes
The Tarrant Police Department is looking for Jadan O'neal Cooper in connection with an incident that occurred on Friday. On June 28, 2024 at 2:30pm, the Tarrant Police Department responded to a report of "shots fired" at the 1400 block of Sloan Avenue. On arrival, Sergeant Williamson observed a vehicle...
Man charged with eluding police, reckless endangerment in Pleasant Grove
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (WBRC) - A man from Adamsville faces charges after Pleasant Grove Police say he tried to get away from them. An officer saw a man driving a black Dodge Challenger without headlights. When the officer tried to stop the car, the driver sped off. Police say the...
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