Hail of gunfire in Birmingham neighborhood leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded in city’s 80th homicide of 2025

Police and Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched at 5:57 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of ...
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EXCLUSIVE: After ALEA ends investigation of deadly shooting by Birmingham officer, Bessemer Cut-off DA will handle

The deadly shooting of a man by a Birmingham police officer in the city's Kingston community last month will now be investigated by the Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney’s Office, led ...

Father of 7 among 2 shot dead in Birmingham after homicide victim’s funeral; suspect charged

The coroner’s office identified the victims as Sonny Arrington, 43, of Clarksville, Tenn. and Carlton Rufus Allen, 76, of Birmingham.

Bessemer DA takes over Birmingham police shooting probe after ALEA ends investigation over video

The investigation into the Birmingham police shooting death of a 26-year-old Jamal Williams will be led by the Jefferson ...

Birmingham woman charged with arson following apartment complex fire

A Jefferson County woman was charged with arson for reportedly setting fire to an apartment unit, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced Wednesday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rickey Smiley matches Crime Stoppers reward to bring closure to victim's family

Rickey Smiley’s son Brandon died in January 2023. Now, he’s using his platform and his own money to bring closure to a family ...
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One-on-one: Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin vows to 'put people first' in his third term

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, inaugurated for his third term, emphasizes public safety, community involvement, and ...