Homewood News

Smoke Detectors To Be Given In Kimberly

NBC13.com - Wed Jul 23

New smoke detectors will soon be installed in homes located in Kimberly. According to a news release, Congressman Spencer Bachus announced that the Kimberly Fire Department in Jefferson County has been awarded ...

T'storms developing in northern counties

WVTM-TV Birmingham - Wed Jul 23

Scattered thunderstorms are developing across parts of north Alabama right now. The strongest storm has been in Cullman county.

Woman killed in Irondale wreck

Alabama Live - Wed Jul 23

A woman died today in a single-vehicle wreck on Grants Mill Road at Overton Road in Irondale, according to the Jefferson County coroner's office.

A.C.L.U. Sues Alabama on Ballot Access

The Dispatch - Tue Jul 22

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Alabama elections officials Monday over what it says is an overly expansive policy disenfranchising felons, amid concern from voting rights groups nationwide that voting ...

Everyday items used as drug paraphernalia

Daily Home - Tue Jul 22

Most concerned parents would probably recognize a bong or a crack pipe if they saw their kids using one.

Bank Robbery Investigation

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Tue Jul 22

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies and the FBI are investigating the robbery of a Compass Bank at 2337 Center Point Parkway on Tuesday just before noon.

Tarrant Police Chase Leads to Shots Fired

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Mon Jul 21

According to Tarrant Police officers followed the car across Alabama 79 and saw it run a red light where the car almost wrecked.

Officers from four agencies hunt for man in North Birmingham who may...

Alabama Live - Mon Jul 21

Four police agencies tonight are searching a wooded area in north Birmingham for a man who may have fired shots at a Tarrant police officer after crashing his vehicle while fleeing officers.

Jefferson County deputies investigate wounding of girl found shot in bed at Center Point home

Alabama Live - Mon Jul 21

A 14-year-old girl is intensive care at Children's Hospital in Birmingham tonight with a gunshot wound to the head, but authorities are not sure how the girl was shot.

Sizzling Temps & Poor Air Quality

ABC 33/40 - Sun Jul 20

Hazy, hot and humid skies. Loads of harmful emissions spewing from cars, trucks and factories.