BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated eight deaths during the Fourth of July weekend, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3, to midnight Sunday, July 5.ALEA Troopers in the Marine Patrol Division investigated two drownings, and Troopers in the Highway Patrol Division investigated six traffic fatalities.“One death on Alabama waterways or roadways is one too many,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “The dangers of driving or boating under the influence pose a serious threat to motorists throughout the year. We continue to urge everyone to be safe while...…BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated eight deaths during the Fourth of July weekend, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3, to midnight Sunday, July 5.ALEA Troopers in the Marine Patrol Division investigated two drownings, and Troopers in the Highway Patrol Division investigated six traffic fatalities.“One death on Alabama waterways or roadways is one too many,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “The dangers of driving or boating under the influence pose a serious threat to motorists throughout the year. We continue to urge everyone to be safe while...WW…

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - An argument inside the Riverchase Galleria on July 3 ended in a shootout that killed an 8-year-old boy and injured 3 others, according to Hoover Police.Police say there was a verbal altercation between a group of males on the first level of the mall, near the food court Friday afternoon. During the argument, a suspect, identified as 22-year-old Montez Moses Miracle Coleman, pulled a handgun out of a backpack and began shooting. Several of the other males also had handguns and began returning fire. According to police, at least three different guns were fired.“All we...…HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - An argument inside the Riverchase Galleria on July 3 ended in a shootout that killed an 8-year-old boy and injured 3 others, according to Hoover Police.Police say there was a verbal altercation between a group of males on the first level of the mall, near the food court Friday afternoon. During the argument, a suspect, identified as 22-year-old Montez Moses Miracle Coleman, pulled a handgun out of a backpack and began shooting. Several of the other males also had handguns and began returning fire. According to police, at least three different guns were fired.“All we...WW…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - Governor Kay Ivey released a statement Monday urging Congress to put more money into the Paycheck Protection Program.The program, which ran out of money Thursday, provided loans at ultra-low interest rates to businesses with fewer than 500 employees to incentivize them to keep staff on payroll or rehire workers who have already been laid off as a result of the virus outbreak.If at least 75 percent of the money goes to keep employees on the payroll, the federal government will forgive the loans.Governor Kay Ivey on the program: “In Alabama, small businesses are the...…MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - Governor Kay Ivey released a statement Monday urging Congress to put more money into the Paycheck Protection Program.The program, which ran out of money Thursday, provided loans at ultra-low interest rates to businesses with fewer than 500 employees to incentivize them to keep staff on payroll or rehire workers who have already been laid off as a result of the virus outbreak.If at least 75 percent of the money goes to keep employees on the payroll, the federal government will forgive the loans.Governor Kay Ivey on the program: “In Alabama, small businesses are the...WW…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new option for learning could be available next school year.Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey says school officials are working on an option for virtual learning in the fall for parents or children who prefer that. Mackey mentioned the option could be good for children with underlying health issues.Mackey says some summer activities will still be allowed, including: summer workouts, band practice, cheer practice, summer school, some summer camps, and possibly a few others.Social distancing, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing of...…BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new option for learning could be available next school year.Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey says school officials are working on an option for virtual learning in the fall for parents or children who prefer that. Mackey mentioned the option could be good for children with underlying health issues.Mackey says some summer activities will still be allowed, including: summer workouts, band practice, cheer practice, summer school, some summer camps, and possibly a few others.Social distancing, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing of...WW…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Windows were smashed, an American flag was burned, and the Wells Fargo building was spray painted in downtown Birmingham Sunday night as what started Sunday afternoon as a peaceful protest turned into unrest.At 10:15 p.m. Sunday night Birmingham police told protesters in Linn Park they had 15 minutes to leave the area.Some started to move. But as the crowd left, some of the protesters shattered doors , threw rocks and burned a flag off 20th Street.The officers gave the order to move a few minutes after protesters started a fire near a building in Linn Park. They...…BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Windows were smashed, an American flag was burned, and the Wells Fargo building was spray painted in downtown Birmingham Sunday night as what started Sunday afternoon as a peaceful protest turned into unrest.At 10:15 p.m. Sunday night Birmingham police told protesters in Linn Park they had 15 minutes to leave the area.Some started to move. But as the crowd left, some of the protesters shattered doors , threw rocks and burned a flag off 20th Street.The officers gave the order to move a few minutes after protesters started a fire near a building in Linn Park. They...WW…