Miranda Prescott

Birmingham

Producer at WVTM-TV (Birmingham, AL)

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Articles

A look into the history of Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month in May

1 month ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Miranda Prescott

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, here's a look back at an article on the origins of the holiday, originally published online in May 2022. Since 1971, the last Monday in May has federally observed in the United States as Memorial Day, a day on which to remember and honor those who have lost their lives fighting for the country in war or combat.
A look into the history of Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month in May

1 month ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Miranda Prescott

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, here's a look back at an article on the origins of the holiday, originally published online in May 2022. Since 1971, the last Monday in May has federally observed in the United States as Memorial Day, a day on which to remember and honor those who have lost their lives fighting for the country in war or combat.
Helena law enforcement office appointed to Alabama's Child Death Review Board by Gov. Kay Ivey

Oct 29, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Ayron Lewallen |Miranda Prescott

SHOWERS IN OUR FUTURE. COMING UP GUY. ALL RIGHT. JASON. WELL, THE DEATH OF A CHILD IS DEVASTATING AND OFTEN FEELS SENSELESS, BUT SOMETIMES THE THINGS WE LEARN THROUGH TRAGEDY CAN SAVE OTHERS. THAT’S WHY THE ALABAMA CHILD DEATH REVIEW BOARD WAS FORMED. WVTM 13 ERIN LLEWELLYN JOINING US NOW, THE GOVERNOR JUST APPOINTED A HELENA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO SERVE ON THIS BOARD. ERIN. YEAH. GUYS.
Michigan woman dies in Blount County collision

Aug 23, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

A Michigan woman has died following a two-car crash on Thursday, Aug. 22. Representatives of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Janice Mehney, 67, of Dewitt, MI, died after the 2011 Ford Fusion she was driving was struck by a 2003 Ford F-250, driven by Lewis E. Soli, 50, of Hayden. Officials say the accident happened on U.S. Highway 31, near White Oak Trail, five miles west of Hayden. ALEA is investigating the cause of the crash, and no further information is available. here.
Tuscaloosa police investigate homicide near downtown area

Jul 27, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

The Tuscaloosa Police Department and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide.Authorities say one person was found fatally shot in the downtown area near the Embassy Suites.The scene is in the beginning stages of the investigation, and authorities are working to determine what happened.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
Three people, including teenager, shot in Center Point

Jul 14, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three people, including a teenager, were found shot in Center Point Sunday evening. According to Public Information Officer Henry Irby, deputies responded to the shooting on the 2400 block of 5th Street Northwest. The victims were all found with gunshot wounds. All three were taken to UAB Hospital, but their conditions are unknown at this time. There is no word of whether any suspects have been taken into custody.
Arrest made in deadly shooting that led to man crashing SUV into Birmingham home

Jun 21, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

TO CALL BIRMINGHAM POLICE. MEANWHILE, THERE HAS BEEN AN ARREST IN A DEADLY SHOOTING NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO IN BIRMINGHAM. ONONIDIS BEARD WAS ARRESTED TUESDAY AND IS NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER. THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ON JUNE 7TH ON NINTH STREET WEST. POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND FOUND A BLACK SUV CRASHED NEAR THE INTERSECTION.
LIVE: Cardinals win historic 'Tribute to the Negro Leagues' game at Rickwood Field

Jun 20, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

The Saint Louis Cardinals have emerged victorious in Thursday night's Major League Baseball game at Rickwood Field, defeating the San Francisco Giants. This game caps off a week's worth of events from the MLB's "Tribute to the Negro Leagues," in honor of Juneteenth. It also comes just days after the death of Jefferson County native and baseball legend Willie Mays.
Charges after shooting leads to crash in Birmingham home

Jun 20, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

HOSPITAL WITH LIFE THREATENING INJURIES AND POLICE HAVE ALSO IDENTIFIED DEMARCO THOMAS AS THE PERSON FOUND AND SHOT AND KILLED INSIDE OF A CRASHED SUV ON NINTH AVENUE WEST. NOW, THIS HOMICIDE HAPPENED FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THE VICTIM IS ALSO KNOWN AS JEREMY SISTO ROANOKE NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THIS CASE.
1 dead after Riverside crash leads to church fire

Jun 20, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Miranda Prescott

One man is dead after a car crash led to a church fire in Riverside Thursday morning.According to the Riverside Fire & Rescue, crews responded to the Riverside Baptist Church on Depot Street just before 1:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire.They believe the fire started after a car left the roadway and crashed into the church's basement. One man was found inside that car and was pronounced dead at the scene.