Brittany Dionne
Reporter/Anchor
Birmingham, Ala.
Award-winning journalist Brittany Dionne was promoted to Weekday Evening Anchor in 2023, four years after joining the WBRC FOX6 News team.
She joined WBRC FOX6 News in February 2019 as a Weekend Evening Anchor.
A native of Birmingham, Brittany is deeply connected to her roots as a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and E.B. Erwin High School.
With over a decade of impactful experience, she has undoubtedly made an indelible mark across the Southeastern region. Her journey includes dedicated work with local ABC, NBC, and FOX affiliates in both Florida and Georgia.
Brittany's unwavering commitment to her craft led her to be honored as the 2023 Best Television News Anchor by the esteemed Alabama Broadcasters Association. Her prowess also earned her an ABBY in 2021, and an Emmy nomination in 2022. Also, while in Jacksonville, Brittany was also part of coverage that earned the news team the prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Hurricane Matthew coverage.
Beyond her professional achievements, Brittany's commitment to her community shines brightly. Her tireless efforts have been recognized, with her being bestowed the honor of a 2023 UAB Young Alumni Rising Star award. This accolade speaks volumes about her dedication not only to her career but also to making a positive impact on the community.
"The honor and privilege of representing my hometown which has given me so much is a humbling experience beyond words.
I am fully committed to sharing your stories with the same compassion, courage, and fairness that you deserve. Your trust means everything to me, and I am dedicated to making you all proud!"
Brittany enjoys playing tennis, spending time with loved ones and cooking.
The distribution process began on December 1, 2023, providing a financial boost to eligible residents just in time for the holiday season.
A new act governing education requirements is causing concern for some parents.
AAA Alabama is offering a free one-day VIN etching service at each of its branches throughout the month of October.
George said he wouldn’t consider residing within a 10-mile radius of any Alabama prison due to the concerning conditions and security challenges prevalent within the system.
Carlee Russell, the woman who admitted to fabricating a story of being abducted and held in captivity for two days, could potentially face several charges for her actions, according to Birmingham attorney Eric Guster.
Alabama, in particular, recognizes the legal validity of such wills under specific circumstances.
With an alarming increase in skin cancer-related fatalities among people of color, Dr. Marian Northington emphasizes the urgent need for protection against harmful sun exposure.
The Panama City Beach Police Department reported 47-year-old Christopher Pierce was able to save his daughter but succumbed to the strong currents himself.
The senator’s statement reflects his belief that the current system of unlimited access to federal loans for graduate education has not improved educational opportunities. Instead, it has driven up costs for students and burdened taxpayers.
Harvey Glance, Auburn graduate, the University’s first Black head coach, and Olympic gold medalist, has passed away at the age of 66.
Public pleas for organ donors have become increasingly common on social media, billboards, and even car advertisements.
Fire crews in Birmingham are currently investigating the cause of a major fire of a church in Ensley.
A recently surfaced video capturing police officers punching a man while he lay on the ground has sparked concerns among the community.
A relative of the Walker County inmate who allegedly froze to death while in custody is calling for justice.
The horrific injury sparked more concern about athlete safety, especially among child competitors.
Lights! Camera! Action! The Magic City is abuzz with talk of a movie being filmed in Birmingham. WBRC can confirm, Hallmark is in town shooting a movie!
After more than two decades, the Birmingham Mercedes Marathon’s founder announced Monday that the race had run its course.
The flu season runs from October through May and by the end of October, the state was being slammed with cases. A map from the CDC showed the flu was spreading at a high level in Alabama.
The 20-minute video shows Pastor Michael Jennings of Vision of Abundant Life Ministries in Sylacauga, being confronted and arrested by police while watering flowers at a neighbor’s home.
Birmingham mother loses 3 sons to violence, prepares to bury son and nephew killed Labor Day weekend
The family of cousins killed while sitting in a car in Inglenook during the holiday weekend held a vigil for them Wednesday night in Inglenook Park.
Childersburg Police officers in the video state they got a call about a suspicious person and when they arrived, they asked Jennings his name, he complied, but then the officer asked for his identification, and that’s when Jennings told them he didn’t have to provide ID because he wasn’t committing a crime.
An attorney for a Black pastor in Alabama who was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers in May is calling the incident “irrational, irresponsible and illegal.”
Lewis Commons died from a pulmonary embolism on August 29, 2020, just days before his 63rd birthday. His wife, Francine Commons, battled grief but clung to her faith to remain strong while calling for equal access to emergency services.
Addiction scholars are calling foul on claims that touching a door, dollar or any object that comes into contact with the deadly drug fentanyl can put you at risk.
“Her damage is permanent. Nothing can fix it, unfortunately. Her doctor said it’s up to God to tell if her vision will return,” said her mother Abbie Harkins.
Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Mental Health announced the awarding of funding to Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa to establish a regional behavioral health crisis diversion center.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (Bradley) partnered with Legal Services Alabama to offer accessible and affordable business-oriented legal services to local Black small businesses and nonprofits throughout Birmingham.
The picture shows the teacher posing in front of the children’s book Curious George, a popular read about an orphaned monkey from Africa. The teacher is smiling and giving a thumbs up, and at the bottom of the picture are the words: Celebrate Black History Month.
Some people said they paid as much as 20% more to renew their car tag in 2022.
Officials expect the first shipments to go out at the end of January, according to the official site.
The Alabama Education Association says they’re working to keep schools open in light of the updated CDC guidelines, because the advocacy group says more needs to be done.
Braylyn’s schoolmate and neighbor nine-year-old SJ O’Brien, spent his Christmas break raising money to help Braylyn’s family because Braylyn was diagnosed with Leukemia in May 2021.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s anti-viral pill, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to treat COVID-19.
He said those who were vaccinated and were infected with COVID would likely have mild symptoms but the unvaccinated would likely have a far worse experience.
Dr. Eric Mackey blamed the pandemic and said students needed time to recover.
Officials with ALEA say certain factors must be at play before an Amber Alert is issued.
Pelham woman speaks about being rescued from the top of a van during October flood
Good news in the battle against COVID-19. Hospitalizations continue to drop.
Studies show natural immunity from COVID-19 can be significant so some ask why vaccination is necessary.
Health leaders urged the community to not overload emergency rooms with non-emergency issues as they are filled up across the state.
Recovering from COVID-19 does offer natural immunity against the virus, according to health officials, but it’s not enough long-term.
As more people got vaccinated, some had concerns about getting the flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time.
Spann was not satisfied with Biden’s reasoning.
Elaine Meachum was still shaken up the next day when she showed WBRC the indention in the roof of her van that was about the size of a fingertip.
It’s much needed money that’s going to help a lot of families but under certain circumstances. According to UAB Political Science Professor Peter Jones, you could find yourself paying the money back.
A state health leader told WBRC the effort was needed to because the states vaccination rate was too low.
Deputy State Health Officer, Dr. Karen Landers, said it’s important to think about those unable to leave their homes or with inadequate transportation.
Experts said it’s a seller’s market and once you find a good home, it’s important to move quickly, but it’s that rush, a local scam expert said is causing people to fall victim to schemes.
According to our research, it’s ok to switch back and forth between the two but it’s how you switch that could cause a problem.
