Brady Talbert

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Brady Talbert

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - One of Central Alabama’s top prosecutors and crime fighting organizations are sounding the alarm on predators taking advantage of children. This National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney Lynneice Washington is reminding the community to speak up. “You think of the normal just beating or bruising of a child, but it comes in many more forms, so, we prosecute those cases more than I would like to say,” Washington said.

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Brady Talbert

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As Alabamians plan their summer trips, auto experts do not want them to overlook a few key areas that could leave them stranded on the side of the interstate. For starters, Clay Ingram with AAA says to prevent a problem in the first place, drivers will want to visit a technician. “Do routine maintenance on your vehicle and take care of it regularly,” Ingram said. “We know that that will help your vehicle last a lot longer.

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Brady Talbert

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As National Crime Victims’ Rights Week comes to a close, the grief many central Alabama families are feeling from losing a loved one lingers on. While nothing will bring back their loved ones, justice can bring a sense of closure. “It’s a very emotional week,” said Bob Copus with Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. “It brings back whatever the case is and their loss.

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Brady Talbert

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As people prepare to fly away for summer vacations, experts are sharing important reminders and new deadlines. AAA Alabama wants fliers to pull out their passport and ID. They say to make sure your passport is up to date. AAA says a lot of countries will not allow fliers to enter unless their passport is valid for at least six months. Keep in mind the renewal process can take some time, but AAA says they can walk travelers through it.

2 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Brady Talbert

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - People are dying earlier in Jefferson County compared to the rest of the country, according to the Jefferson County Health officer. At Wednesday’s State of the County Health event, local health leaders discussed the community’s shorter life expectancy. “If anybody in this room is 73 or above - congratulations, you beat the odds in Jefferson County,” said Dr. David Hicks, the Jefferson County Health Officer.