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43-year-old man killed in Bessemer shooting
An overnight shooting in Bessemer left one man dead. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Demetrius La Keen Fletcher. He was 43 and lived in Bessemer. The shooting happened at 11:58 p.m. in the 1900 block of 10th Avenue North. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said...
Arrest made in Grayson Valley shooting that injured 2
JEFFERSON COUNTY–The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that a man has been charged in the shooting of two people last week in Grayson Valley. On July 10 at approximately 11:40 p.m., deputies responded to a report of two people shot at the 2300 block of Grayson Valley Drive.
Progress being made in the Pinson area on the Northern Beltline; ALDOT meeting with residents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Work on the Northern Beltline is currently underway. ALDOT says crews are working on one of the first phases near the Pinson area off Highway 75. Currently, the construction will not impact the area’s drivers, but they plan on meeting with neighbors this week. Once...
Hueytown man ID’d as victim killed in Bessemer traffic crash
A man killed in a multi-vehicle cash in Bessemer earlier this week has now been identified. The Jefferson County coroner’s Office on Friday identified the fatality victim as James Ardrokus Allen. He was 46 and lived in Hueytown. The wreck happened at 11:27 a.m. Tuesday in the 600 block...
Jefferson County under a flood advisory Thursday evening
On Thursday at 5:07 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Jefferson County. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around,...
'Books not Bullets': Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kiwanis Club launch new program for children
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has teamed up with the Birmingham Kiwanis Club to combat violence, by helping the youngest citizens. In the new "Books not Bullets" initiative, the Kiwanis Club is providing books for deputies to keep in their patrol cars which they can hand out and read to children.
Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
***UPDATE*** Grayson Valley Drive Shooting Arrest
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Friday, July 12, 2024, a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at approximately 11:40 p.m., in the 2300 block of Grayson Valley Drive, Birmingham, AL, was captured by the Tennessee State Patrol. The victims of the shooting were a 49-year-old male and a 15-year-old female.
Prosecutors seek 3-year sentence for lawmaker’s assistant in Birmingham kickback scheme
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a longtime Alabama legislator’s assistant to three years of imprisonment for her role in a kickback scheme involving her boss and another lawmaker. “Perhaps, after learning of this sentence, the next legislative assistant faced with the decision of conspiring to commit...
17-year-old girl, 2 men shot inside vehicle in Center Point
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a 17-year-old girl and two men, both 24, were shot in a vehicle in Center Point. The shooting happened July 14 just after 7 p.m. in the 2400 block of 5th Street NW. Center Point Fire...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office hosting ‘Books not Bullets’ program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham for a new initiative that is geared towards connecting with younger students within the county. The new program is be called “Books not Bullets” and deputies will have books in their patrol cars to share with the youth. […]
United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students
From United Way of Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In preparation for the upcoming school year, United Way Hands On, the volunteer center for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is seeking donations of backpacks and school supplies as part of a Back-to-School Backpack Drive, which runs from July 8th to 26th. UWCA is welcoming […] The post United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Update: Be ready for strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama Wednesday afternoon
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 1:44 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Chilton and Autauga counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line...
Kelvin Datcher wins Democratic runoff for Alabama House District 52
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — Jefferson County voters have selected Kelvin Datcher as their Democratic candidate for House District 52’s upcoming fall election. Tuesday night’s runoff election results show Datcher won the majority vote against fellow candidate Frank Woodson. Unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s website tally Datcher’s 831 votes (55.18%) against Woodson’s 675 votes (44.82%) out of […]
Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway discusses new TV series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the weekend, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office launched a YouTube show that can also be watched on CBS 42. The first episode of “Jefferson County Cam Watch” aired Saturday and is available to watch online. Viewers get to hear the personal stories of the deputies and see a firsthand view of […]
Books not Bullets program connects law enforcement with young students in community
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham are partnering together to launch a new initiative called “Books not Bullets” to connect with younger students in the community. Deputies with the JCSO will now be equipped with books in...
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