Jeff Cox

6 days ago | abc3340.com | Jeff Cox

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for central Alabama, effective until 10 p.m. CDT Thursday evening. The watch includes 10 central Alabama counties: Blount, Cherokee, Cullman, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, St. Clair, Walker, and Winston. Cities such as Birmingham, Centre, Fayette, Gadsden, Haleyville, Hamilton, Hoover, Jasper, Moody, Oneonta, Pell City, Sulligent, and Vernon are under the watch.

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Jeff Cox

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge has denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit challenging Alabama's Senate Bill 330, which alters the composition of the Birmingham Water Works Board. The plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order was denied to allow Governor Kay Ivey an opportunity to be heard. However, the motion was granted for an evidentiary hearing and oral argument scheduled for May 15, 2025.

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Jeff Cox

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In response to the Alabama FOCUS Act (SB92), ABC 33/40 News has learned Tuscaloosa City Schools has crafted a detailed implementation plan for a new Student Wireless Communication Device Policy, set to launch districtwide in the 2025-2026 school year. The plan, which will be revealed at Tuesday night's board meeting, aims to create a focused and equitable learning environment by restricting student use of wireless devices during instructional time.

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Jeff Cox

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham city leaders have voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 330, a new law that alters the composition of the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). The bill, which was passed by the Alabama legislature, transitions municipal water works boards of a certain size into regional boards, currently affecting only the BWWB.

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Jeff Cox

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An escaped suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of Demaryius Antoine Cherry has been captured, authorities announced Tuesday. Cherry was fatally shot on February 5, 2025, in the 4600 block of Roscoe Avenue.