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6 On Your Side Investigates: More help for residents complaining about safety issues at Birmingham apartment complex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A good news update after 6 On Your Side Investigates looked into safety issues an an apartment complex on Birmingham’s west side. Residents, including senior citizens, now have a dumpster on site to throw away their trash. The new apartment owners also fixed a woman’s power box so that her lights work. Crews were also out Wednesday cutting down a big tree that fell after a recent storm.
Leaders share challenges and solutions at the ‘Drive Electric Alabama’ EV Summit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Power came together with state leaders Thursday to discuss the future of electric vehicles in Alabama. “Some fifty organizations, many of whom are here today, have joined together to ensure that Alabama is globally competitive as the EV economic ecosystem matures,” said Governor Kay Ivey. The event featured leaders from […]
Online auction for Alabama’s surplus property starts Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Items from Alabama’s Surplus Property Division will be up for auction starting Saturday, including used vehicles, computers, furniture and more. The auction will be held through an online bidding site from 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 17 until 6 p.m. on Aug. 25. The items will be listed online starting Saturday. Bidders […]
Stranded boat, assistant principal arrest, and non-citizen voters in Alabama | Aug. 15, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Alabama Man Becomes First in Middle District Convicted for Fentanyl-Related Death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama says that someone has been found guilty on federal charges for selling fentanyl that caused death. This is the first time in River Region history that someone has been found guilty of this crime.
Report: Dental care, access issues mount in Alabama
Alabamians face substantial challenges in oral health and accessing dental care, according to a new report released by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). According to the report, nearly half of Alabama’s kindergarten and third-grade students suffer from tooth decay while rural residents face significant barriers to accessing dental care, with fewer practicing dentists […]
Alabama 14-year-old dies after collapsing at football practice: ‘He just had a love for sports’
New Brockton High School freshman Semaj Wilkins died after collapsing during football practice Tuesday in Alabama. The 14-year-old had recently updated his Facebook profile to a photograph of himself on the field wearing his new high school football uniform. “He said, ‘No, I want to go out for football. Mama,...
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