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‘Ten minutes before he was laughing’ Pastor speaks out after five family members were killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick is accused of killing his wife, two children, and two other children. His grandfather, pastor allan Kendrick, serves as the pastor of Oasis of Praise in Bessemer. He addressed the tragedy during his Sunday sermon and spoke about the moments before. “All he...
79-year-old Bessemer man killed in crash
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A 79-year-old Bessemer man died over the weekend from injuries sustained in a crash. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Mose Howard White was injured in a single-vehicle crash on 4th Avenue SW at McCalla Road in Bessemer on July 19. White was taken to UAB Hospital for treatment, but […]
Man shot to death at gas station outside Walmart in Birmingham
A man was shot to death Saturday afternoon in a gas station outside two busy east Birmingham shopping areas. Birmingham police Saturday night identified the slain man as Richard Allen Judkins. He was 54 and lived in Birmingham. About 4:45 p.m, a man walked up to a sergeant at the...
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Alabama leaders speak out after two mass shootings in one week
State leaders in Alabama are expressing concern after two mass shootings occurred within a week. The incidents have sparked worry and prompted officials to consider measures to ensure the safety of residents. Over the weekend, four individuals lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident that occurred in Birmingham. Additionally,...
Support Julian Morris’s Legal Defense Amid Tragedy
DOVER — As previously reported in Morris Focus, Julian Morris, a member of the Dover High School Graduate Class of 2011, has been identified by the Birmingham Police Department as a person of interest. (Click here to read the previous article.) Julian’s attorney, Victor Revill, Esq., issued the following...
Walker County woman, 42, killed in 2-vehicle crash
From Tribune staff reports WALKER COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:35 p.m. Friday, July 19, has claimed the life of a Dora woman., according to Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Melissa S. Parker, 42, was fatally injured when the 2006 Toyota Tundra that she was driving […]
Funeral honors 3 Birmingham nightclub mass shooting victims
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The community is remembering the people lost in a mass shooting at a Birmingham nightclub last weekend. A funeral service was held Saturday inside Boutwell Auditorium for three of the four victims. Many people were in tears as they said farewell to 24-year-old Lerandus Anderson, 42-year-old...
Homewood officer shot, suspect dead following standoff
MOODY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Moody Police Department is conducting an investigation after a Homewood police officer was shot in Moody early Sunday morning. According to Homewood police, a Homewood police officer was shot in the 2700 block of Ross Drive around 4:35 a.m. as he was leaving to report for work. Upon entering his […]
Unlicensed venue padlocked after mass shooting, another court hearing scheduled
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — We continue to follow up on the mass shooting that happened at the unlicensed venue in North Birmingham. The shooting happened on Saturday, July 13th just after 11:00 p.m. Four people were killed and ten others were injured. The venue was located at 3427 27th Street North, which did not have a business license.
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District makes $2 million investment into police task force
The Birmingham City Council has approved a renewal of an agreement with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District that will provide housing authority properties with a police task force and community policing programs.
He finally got caught
Www.youtube.com – Ray William Johnson – 2024-07-21 13:24:54. SUMMARY: Colton, a neglected 12-year-old from a troubled home in Washington, becomes the infamous “Barefoot Bandit” as he steals food and supplies to survive. His criminal activities escalate to breaking into vacation homes, stealing cars, and eventually even aircraft. After a series of daring escapes, including flying stolen planes, Colton captures public attention, leading to a manhunt. At 17, he escapes to the Bahamas but is eventually caught by police following a high-speed chase. He is sentenced to 6.5 years in prison but sells his story for $1.3 million, which he cannot keep due to restitution orders. Colton is now working a regular job.
Mountain Brook Police Department honors life of retired officer Jerry Coss
The Mountain Brook Police Department took to social media on Monday to honor the life and service of retired officer Jerry Coss, who was laid to rest on Friday, July 19. Coss served the citizens of Mountain Brook for 27 years, from 1971 to 1998, before retiring. The post detailed that Coss enjoying a long and full retirement with his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda.
Woman charged with stealing money from a Tuscaloosa church
A woman has been charged in an alleged criminal scheme against a church. The U.S. attorney's office in Birmingham reported that Kristen Battocletti, 35, was charged with embezzling money from St. Francis of Assisi University Parish in Tuscaloosa. A news release stated court information showed a charge of wire fraud...
Birmingham firefighter's family leads crusade for justice in unsolved case a year after death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A fallen firefighter’s loved ones using their grief to help put a stop to gun violence on Friday. Exactly one year ago, Birmingham firefighters Jordan Melton and Jamal Jones were shot inside a Norwood fire station. Jones survived, but Melton died five days later. In the year since his death, his family has led a crusade to get justice for him, while encouraging others to turn away from violence.
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