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CRIME & SAFETY
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 […]
Alabama Father Accused of Killing Wife, Four Children in West Blocton Tragedy
An Alabama father has been accused after authorities say he killed his wife, their two children, and two other children related to him this week. Brandon Kendrick of West Blocton, 32, is suspected of fatally shooting his wife Kelsey Kendrick, 24, and four children, according to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announcement.
Jefferson County judge grants Birmingham a temporary restraining order against local “event space” following deadly mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The doors are now locked on the Trendsetters Lounge and Event Space on 27th Street North. This is the same business where police responded to a mass shooting last weekend. It left four dead and ten others injured. A Jefferson County judge granted the city’s request...
Municipal police reports for June 2-July 9
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments in Shelby County from June 2-July 9:. -Driving under the influence – controlled substance from the 1400 Block of 1st Street North (parking lot/drop lot/garage). -Criminal mischief first degree (greater than $2,500)...
'Shocking': Family reacts to father's plea in Bibb County killing spree
WOODSTOCK, Ala. — Kelse Kendrick's family claims she had a contagious laugh. They say her personality could brighten anyone's day, especially if her six-year-old son Kaleb and two-year-old daughter Kynli were around. “The children had her personality. They were the same way. Bubbly, loving, just full of life, full...
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