WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL)

WBRC, a Fox-affiliated TV station broadcasting on virtual channel 6 (UHF digital channel 50), is based in Birmingham, Alabama. It is owned by Raycom Media. The station's studio and transmitter are situated on Red Mountain, between Vulcan Trail and Valley View Drive in the southeastern part of Birmingham. WBRC shares its transmission tower with the local NOAA Weather Radio station, KIH-54, and is located just to the west of NBC affiliate WVTM-TV, channel 13.

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Birmingham woman reunited with stolen car after local tow company waives $3,000 fee

1 day ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham woman is back behind the wheel after nearly a month without her car, thanks to the compassion of a local business owner and the persistence of our 6 on Your Side team. Kenethia Dunning’s 2012 Hyundai Elantra was stolen in April, just hours after she returned home from work.
Cullman County intermediate school providing free school supplies for students

1 day ago | wbrc.com | Lauren Harksen

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Though there are still months left in summer break, one school is taking a burden off parents this upcoming school year. West Point Intermediate School is giving all of their students school supplies for free. This is the first time the school has been able to offer free school supplies to their 4th and 5th grade students. There’s around 260 of them, and Principal Mike Jones said his staff worked extremely hard to make this happen.
“We’ve had an increase:” Birmingham working to address unhoused communities along Montclair Road

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Taylor Pollock

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is working to learn more after Birmingham Councilor Hunter Williams called on the city to help with what he says is an increase of unhoused people setting up camps at numerous businesses along Montclair Road. While no one wanted to go on camera, several who work at the businesses along Montclair Road told WBRC that they’ve experienced issues with unhoused people on their property.
First Alert Weather: First Alert Weather Days for possible severe storms Friday and Saturday

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Wes Wyatt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: The showers are ending, and you can expect a mild overnight, with lows near 70º. The rain coverage will lessen Thursday, although a few isolated showers or a storm may develop late. However, there will be plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Highs will reach the middle to upper 80s. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: The risk of stronger to severe storms will increase on Friday, and especially on Saturday.
First Alert Weather: Tracking showers, storms; First Alert Weather Days for possible severe storms beginning Friday

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Wes Wyatt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: We are seeing a big increase in scattered showers and storms as tropical moisture flows in from the east. Stay alert for a passing storm and keep an eye to the east as the wet weather will be moving in a westerly direction. The showers will diminish tonight, with lows near 70º. The rain coverage will lessen on Thursday, although a few isolated showers may develop. However, there will be plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Birmingham woman hit with $3K bill to retrieve stolen car gets resolution after weeks of confusion

2 days ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - When Keneathea Dunning reported her car stolen in April, she never imagined that a month later, she’d be staring down a $3,000 towing bill just to get it back. But that’s exactly what happened. On April 26, Dunning returned to her Birmingham apartment after work. Shortly after, her black 2012 Hyundai Elantra was gone. She reported the theft to Birmingham Police, who she says assured her the car would be flagged in the stolen vehicle database. The strange part?
Birmingham police staffing levels rise as mayor signals progress in recruitment efforts

2 days ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After months of concern over police staffing levels in Birmingham, city leaders say the department is making meaningful progress, and could be fully staffed as early as next year. In a briefing to the Birmingham City Council, Mayor Randall Woodfin shared updated numbers on the Birmingham Police Department’s workforce, noting a steady increase in personnel since late last year. The department is now operating at 80% capacity, up from 73% reported in November.
Birmingham woman hit with $3,000 bill to retrieve stolen car gets resolution after weeks of confusion

2 days ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - When Keneathea Dunning reported her car stolen in April, she never imagined that a month later, she’d be staring down a $3,000 towing bill just to get it back. But that’s exactly what happened. On April 26, Dunning returned to her Birmingham apartment after work. Shortly after, her black 2012 Hyundai Elantra was gone. She reported the theft to Birmingham Police, who she says assured her the car would be flagged in the stolen vehicle database. The strange part?
Birmingham family searching for food after someone steals SNAP benefits

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Lauren Harksen

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is hearing from yet another Alabamian on SNAP who tells WBRC their benefits were stolen. Criminals have spent years now draining people’s accounts before they can buy food for their families. Patrice Leonard is one of their latest targets. WBRC viewers might recognize her and her son, Christian Savage. Savage is the teenager who was shot in the head while playing video games nearly three years ago.
Ending job corps program impacts more than just students

3 days ago | wbrc.com | Reggie Kyle

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - There are 200 low-income students in Gadsden left wondering what comes next after the U.S. Department of Labor announced last week that it will begin pausing operations at Job Corps centers nationwide on Monday, June 30. With an uncertain future, Job Corps Director Corey Davis went to WMGJ Radio Station to talk directly to the people of Gadsden and let them know what’s really going on.