NEWS REGIONAL Bessemer Man Killed in Apparent Industrial Accident at Birmingham Steel Facility Identified July 17, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) – A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of a Bessemer man Tuesday morning at a Birmingham metal distribution facility, prompting investigations by both local authorities and…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Arrest Made in Deadly East Birmingham Homicide; Arizona Man Charged with Capital Murder July 5, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, AL. (BuzzReport) — A major breakthrough has been made in the investigation of a deadly Fourth of July weekend shooting in East Birmingham, as police have arrested an Arizona…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Father Fatally Shot In Front Of Barbershop And Family In Birmingham June 14, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A Birmingham family is mourning the loss of a father who was gunned down in broad daylight in front of a barbershop while loved ones looked…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Officer-Involved Shooting In Birmingham Leaves One Dead During Attempt To Arrest Wanted Suspects June 11, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport)— A late-night effort by Birmingham police to apprehend two wanted suspects ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting Wednesday night, leaving one person dead and prompting an ongoing…
CRIME NEWS POLITICS Two Dead, Five Injured In Mass Shooting In Birmingham’s Sandusky Neighborhood June 5, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Birmingham police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that left two people dead and five others wounded Thursday night in the city’s Sandusky neighborhood, marking another…
COMMUNITY NEWS REGIONAL BLM Birmingham Launches ‘YOU UP’ CAMPAIGN And Black Census Project To Mobilize Young Black Voters June 4, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Amid growing concerns over voting rights, political representation, and civic engagement, Black Lives Matter Birmingham Grassroots is launching a major voter mobilization effort aimed at empowering…
NEWS POLITICS REGIONAL Birmingham Lawmaker Challenges Election, Files Lawsuit Against Primary Winner June 2, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport) — A new legal battle is unfolding in Alabama’s political landscape after longtime state lawmaker Rep. Juandalynn Givan filed a lawsuit challenging the eligibility of her opponent,…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Five Teens Charged in Birmingham Shooting That Injured Three People, Including Suspected Gunman May 31, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Five teenagers have been charged in connection with a Birmingham shooting that left three people injured, including a suspected gunman, according to Birmingham police. The shooting…
NEWS POLITICS REGIONAL BREAKING: Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard Reportedly Suspended May 22, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport)— Jefferson County is now facing growing scrutiny after reports surfaced that Jefferson County Probate Court Place 1 Judge Yashiba Blanchard has been suspended, setting off serious questions…
NEWS POLITICS REGIONAL Birmingham Political Power Shift: State Rep. Juandalynn Givan Ousted in Stunning Primary Defeat May 22, 2026 Staff Report Birmingham, AL .(BuzzReport) — A political era in Birmingham has come to an abrupt and dramatic end. After more than a decade in the Alabama Legislature and years as one…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Joint Federal-Local Drug Operation in Birmingham Leads to Arrest, Seizure of Narcotics, Weapons April 17, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BuzzReport)— A coordinated narcotics operation carried out by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration Huntsville Field Division resulted in the arrest of a Birmingham…
NEWS POLITICS REGIONAL Birmingham Resident Camara Blue Announces Bid for Jefferson County Commission, District 3 February 9, 2026 The BuzzReport BIRMINGHAM, AL (BuzzReport) — Birmingham resident Camara Blue has officially announced his candidacy for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3, positioning his campaign around themes of representation, accountability, and community-centered leadership.…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL BPD Arrests Murder Suspect in East Birmingham Killing Within 48 Hours January 26, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport) — In a quick and decisive response to a deadly act of violence, the Birmingham Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team has arrested a suspect in an East…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Former Birmingham Fire and Rescue Battalion Arrested January 10, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport) — A former battalion chief with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was arrested Friday on a felony charge, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Sebastian…
NEWS POLITICS State Birmingham Councilman Clinton Woods Is Running for Jefferson County Commission January 9, 2026 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport) — Birmingham City Councilman Clinton Woods has officially entered the race for the Jefferson County Commission, District 1, positioning himself as a seasoned public servant eager to…
CRIME NEWS REGIONAL Deadly Altercation Claims Life in Southwest Birmingham, Police Seek Public Assistance October 22, 2025 The BuzzReport Birmingham, AL (BuzzReport)- A simmering dispute between two groups escalated into fatal violence Monday evening in Southwest Birmingham, resulting in the death of one individual and sparking an active homicide…
CRIME NEWS Shadow of the Badge: Birmingham Man Arrested in Gruesome Kidnapping and Rape September 19, 2025 The BuzzReport A chilling week-long ordeal for a Birmingham woman has led to the arrest of 43-year-old Eric Murphy, now facing grave charges including first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, and the audacious act…
