Brady Talbert

) - Columbiana is gearing up for a massive celebration this weekend, marking three major milestones at once: America's 250th anniversary, the city's 200th year as Shelby County's seat, and the 40th annual Liberty Day festival.

Many K-9s are trained to sniff out drugs. Onyx is trained to find electronic devices.

Published Jul. 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago ALABASTER, Ala. ( WBRC ) - Lawn care workers in Shelby County are adapting because of the extreme heat.

Data from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) shows a significant spike from one Fourth of July holiday weekend to the next.

Hydration Stations & Cool Spots Organizers will have multiple hydration stations set up throughout the event with coolers and water available to attendees.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says Mona Jean Ables of Birmingham was hit in the 2300 block of 1st Avenue North around 2 a.m. She was taken to UAB Hospital where she died a short time later.

Every time an officer leaves the Hoover Police Department, there's no telling what they'll face, or in some situations, if they will return home.

) - Shelby County is booming, and city leaders are turning empty alleyways into destinations.

) - A woman is channeling grief into action, helping crime victims in Calera and beyond navigate one of the hardest moments of their lives, because she has lived it herself.

) - Hoover city leaders are set to vote Monday, July 13, on tax incentives that could help bring new healthcare options and entertainment venues to Stadium Trace Village.