Valerie Bell
Investigative Reporter at WBMA-TV (Birmingham, AL)
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1 week ago |
abc3340.com | Valerie Bell
TOPICS:Birmingham PoliceUnlicensed nightclubsSecurity plansBusiness licensesMass shootingPublic safetyCrime reductionCompliance unitBirmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett said there is a renewed effort to enforce regulations on businesses operating without proper licenses, particularly targeting unlicensed nightclubs and establishments with inadequate security plans. "Illegally operating shot houses, businesses that serve alcohol, do whatever else.
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1 week ago |
abc3340.com | Valerie Bell
In 2024, Birmingham experienced its deadliest year since 1933. Gunfire echoed across neighborhoods, families mourned lives lost, and the city closed the year with the highest number of homicides in nearly a century. But now, a shift may be underway. SEE RELATED: Birmingham sees 40% drop in homicides as police chief credits new crime reduction strategyNew data from the Birmingham Police Department shows that homicides are down significantly in the first months of 2025.
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1 week ago |
abc3340.com | Valerie Bell
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The building where Town Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue will operate out of, is uncertain in the near future. The department, which has been serving the community since 2011, is being forced out of its station after their lease was terminated early.
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1 week ago |
abc3340.com | Valerie Bell
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2 weeks ago |
abc3340.com | Valerie Bell
Drivers on Interstate 65 are increasingly encountering dangerous road debris, leading to costly vehicle damage and heightened safety concerns. Michelle and Steve Roberson experienced a terrifying incident when a pipe suddenly crashed through their windshield while driving north near the University exit. "It was kinda hard to process because it happened so fast, and it was dark also," said Michelle Roberson.
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