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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English

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#77325

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#15127

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#487

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Maplesville thrift store destroyed by fire, but community rallies to help owners rebuild

1 day ago | wbrc.com | Aajene Robinson

MAPLESVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Months of hard work went up in smoke after a fire destroyed 22 Thrift in Maplesville, just four months after opening. But now, the community is stepping up to help owners Amy Miller and Krystal Connor rebuild from the ground up. “This past weekend, I let things get to me,” Miller said. “Just thinking about how hard we worked to open... and it was all gone in a day.”Fire investigators believe faulty wiring sparked the blaze.
Hoover cosmetology student gives superintendent a fresh trim

1 day ago | wbrc.com | Aajene Robinson

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - It was a proud moment for students — and a fresh cut for the superintendent. Dr. Kevin Maddox, superintendent of Hoover City Schools, stopped by RC3’s cosmetology program this week for a hands-on visit that gave students the chance to show off their skills. The visit included a full haircut service, starting with a shampoo and condition before junior Ryan Juarez took over with the clippers.
Bill to overhaul Birmingham Water Works Board passes Senate committee

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill that would make major changes to the composition of the Birmingham Water Works Board passed out of the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Tuesday, and now heads to the Senate floor for a potential vote later this week. Senate Bill 330 would convert the Birmingham Water Works Board into a regional board and terminate the terms of all current BWWB members upon passage.
Shelby County deputy honored for bravery during armed domestic call

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Aajene Robinson

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Shelby County deputy was awarded Alabama’s highest law enforcement honor last week for his quick thinking and bravery during a domestic incident where a gun was fired. Deputy Brad Bush received the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement during a joint session of the Alabama Legislature. The award recognizes officers who show extraordinary courage in the line of duty.
Helena officials say city finances are strong, but some residents raise concerns over spending

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Aajene Robinson

HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - Each year, the City of Helena undergoes an independent audit of its finances. This year’s audit is in and according to city officials, the city passed with flying colors. Mayor Brian Puckett says the audit confirms Helena is on solid financial ground. Still, not all residents are convinced. “They base everything off of the budgeted number,” Puckett said.
‘Give us 6 months’: BWWB chair says utility deserves time to prove changes are working

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Jonathan Hardison

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) Chair Tereshia Q. Huffman says a new bill that would convert the utility to a regional board, and throw out the current board members, doesn’t reflect the reality of positive trends in customer service the state’s largest water utility has seen since the former GM retired suddenly last June, and a new leadership team took over.
First Alert Weather: Early summertime vibes in the forecast this week

4 days ago | wbrc.com | Lauren Linahan

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - First Alert AccuTrack shows a partly cloudy sky across Central Alabama for your Sunday night. Mild, dry, and breezy conditions will stick around for the rest of your Easter Sunday before we have a First Alert for scattered storms developing on Monday afternoon. Muggy Meter(WBRC)Next Big Thing: A more unsettled weather pattern will take over this week as a front stalls out and a series of disturbances move across Central Alabama.
First Alert Weather: Warm, dry Easter Sunday

4 days ago | wbrc.com | Matt Daniel

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and Happy Easter! The weather is shaping up to be quiet today, so you won’t have any issues with outdoor events. Temperatures are starting out very warm for this time of the year with most of us in the 60s. Our average low for April 20th is 53°F. Most of us are roughly ten degrees above average. We are dealing with cloud cover this morning, and the clouds will likely stick around this afternoon providing us with a mostly cloudy sky.
First Alert Weather: Warm and dry Easter Sunday

4 days ago | wbrc.com | Matt Daniel

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Saturday! We have been dealing with a mixture of sunshine and cloud cover across central Alabama. Temperatures continue to warm quickly with most of us in the upper 70s shortly before noon. We will likely remain partly sunny to mostly cloudy this afternoon and evening. We don’t have to worry about rain and storms this afternoon. High pressure is keeping us dry and keeping all of the active weather across the central United States today and tomorrow.
First Alert Weather: Rain chances return for the work week ahead

4 days ago | wbrc.com | Lauren Linahan

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - First Alert AccuTrack shows a mostly cloudy sky across Central Alabama as we head into your Saturday night. Warm, dry, and breezy conditions will stick around for Easter Sunday. Morning lows will stay mild in the 60s with afternoon highs climbing into the mid 80s under a partly sunny sky. Winds will continue out of the south at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph possible.