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Marble-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Alabama Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:26 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 1:45 p.m. for Walker, Blount and Jefferson counties. The storms are forecast to bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:26 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
'Definitely not happy': Resident upset about sewer repairs after personal $12,000 fix
Shiny new pipes symbolize a major sewer upgrade for the heart of Homewood. This week, Jefferson County crews began digging up Bonita Drive to replace the aging sewer line a block away from Shelley Matthews' front door. “I think that's fabulous. I think it's long overdue. Our pipes are our...
Three Shot in Center Point
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Jefferson County deputies responded to the 2400 block of 5th Street NW to investigate a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two 24-year-old male victims suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Deputies also discovered a 17-year-old female victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound as well. All three victims were together inside of a vehicle when the incident occurred.
Teen, 2 others injured in Center Point shooting
From Tribune staff reports CENTER POINT, Ala.–Three people were injured in a vehicle shooting in Center Point Sunday night, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 7 p.m., deputies responded to the 2400 block of 5th Street NW on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two 24-year-old male victims and […]
2 brothers shot following argument in Pinson
PINSON, Ala (WIAT) — Two brothers were injured in a shooting following an argument in Pinson Friday morning. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the 3000 block of Rose Hill Drive just before 7:30 a.m. Friday to investigate a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, a 63-year-old man and […]
‘Definitely not happy’: Resident upset about sewer repairs after personal $12,000 fix
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — Shiny new pipes symbolize a major sewer upgrade for the heart of Homewood. This week, Jefferson County crews began digging up Bonita Drive to replace the aging sewer line a block away from Shelley Matthews’ front door. “I think that’s fabulous. I think...
2 men and 17-year-old girl shot in Center Point area expected to survive
Three people – including a teenage girl – are expected to recover following a shooting Sunday evening in the Center Point area. Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched just after 7 p.m. to a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of Fifth Street N.W. They...
Brothers found with gunshot wounds in yard of home north of Pinson after argument
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two brothers were found shot in the front yard of a home. Henry Irby, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s department, said around 7:29 a.m. on Friday deputies responded to the 3000 block of Rose Hill Drive just north of Pinson. He says the brothers were involved in an argument with each other and shots were fired.
Land-clearing, vegetation burn ban in effect for some Ala. counties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A land-clearing burn ban is in effect for multiple counties in Alabama as it is each summer. Starting May 1 each year through October 31, the following counties in the Birmingham area allow no vegetative or land-clearing burning: DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, and Talladega. In Jefferson...
Code Orange air alert for Birmingham area on Saturday
A Code Orange air quality alert will be in effect on Saturday for Jefferson and Shelby counties. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management said ground-level ozone concentrations could be high enough tomorrow to affect sensitive groups. Those include people with respiratory conditions and children. The general public is not expected...
Air quality alert affecting Jefferson and Shelby counties Saturday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Saturday at 5:45 p.m. for Jefferson and Shelby counties. "The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, ADEM, has issued an Air Quality Alert for Jefferson and Shelby counties for Saturday, July 13. Under Code Orange conditions, ground level ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children and people with asthma are individuals most at risk under these expected conditions. ADEM recommends the following actions during an air quality alert for ozone: Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature. Limit driving and combine errands. Use the bus or car pool to work. Avoid use of gasoline power lawn and garden equipment. Refuel cars and trucks after 6 p.m. Limit engine idling. Use household, workshop, and garden chemicals in ways that keep evaporation to a minimum, or try to avoid them when poor air quality is forecast. If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors," according to the National Weather Service.
Sweltering weather is on tap this weekend, More humid air returns next week
Tonight: partly cloudy, mild, muggier. Lows will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s. There is an Air Quality Alert for Saturday for Jefferson and Shelby Counties. If you have respiratory issues please limit your time outdoors. The rest of us please try to conserve energy by refueling your car after 6 PM, cutting […]
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