Bria Chatman

2 months ago | wbrc.com | Bria Chatman

Studies indicate that the cost of eggs has more than doubled since the summer of 2023

2 months ago | weau.com | Bria Chatman |Jordan Gartner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A Birmingham first responder knows firsthand just how dangerous the job can be. Lt. Jerald Allman has served with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service for more than 20 years. And for the last year, he has continued to serve his community as an amputee after being injured on the job. In 2011, he responded to a call where a nail hit his foot. As a diabetic, this became quite severe, resulting in the loss of two toes and, eventually, most of his left leg.

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Bria Chatman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A Birmingham first responder knows firsthand just how dangerous the job can be. Lt. Jerald Allman has served with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service for more than 20 years. And for the last year, he has continued to serve his community as an amputee after being injured on the job. In 2011, he responded to a call where a nail hit his foot. As a diabetic, this became quite severe, resulting in the loss of two toes and, eventually, most of his left leg.

Oct 5, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Bria Chatman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Owners of a bar in Alabama are changing the age requirements for guests to enter. Meme Williams, one of the owners of the D’ZIRE Bar and Lounge, says the decision was made after hosting an alumni event last week. Everything was going smoothly until a younger crowd showed up and then things took a different turn. “At one point, they were standing all in our chairs on the patio sneaking bottles in and kept trying to smoke marijuana,” she said.

Oct 1, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Bria Chatman

ShareBIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - First responders from all over Alabama are currently in North Carolina, assisting with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Firefighters, including those with swift water rescue experience from Hoover, Mountain Brook, Birmingham, Calera, Vestavia and other areas are part of the Alabama Mutual Aid System. Crews on the ground have described the area as completely devastated. Sadly, neighbors have lost their homes, businesses, and loved ones.