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130 Philadelphians attend this year’s Transplant Games of America with Gift of Life Donor Program
The 2024 Transplant Games of America opened Friday in Birmingham, Alabama. More than 130 people with the Gift of Life Donor Program’s Team Philly are in attendance, with the goal of spreading awareness about organ transplantation.
Pell City grocery store providing another way to by ammunition
PELL CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - There is a new way to buy ammunition in Pell City. The Fresh Value grocery store in Pell City has partnered with American Rounds on an ammunition dispenser. This dispenser is designed for you to prove who your are before touching a box of ammunition.
Childersburg industry leads the way in ultra-low carbon concrete construction
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Childersburg’s Blair Block has begun commercial production of the world’s first ultra-low carbon concrete blocks at its local concrete masonry production facility. The new blocks leverage CarbonBuilt’s proprietary technology that reduces embodied carbon by 70-100+ percent compared to traditional concrete blocks. “This is...
'You were given a second chance': Athletes aim to inspire at Transplant Games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Transplant Games of America are officially underway in Birmingham. Athletes who've had their lives changed by organ, eye and tissue donation or transplantation are competing at the national level. >> PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Transplant Games in Birmingham about much more than competition. The games last several...
Victim shot, killed near apartment in Avondale identified as 34-year-old woman from Cuba
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Video above: Initial information. The Jefferson County medical examiner identified a woman Friday who was killed in a deadly Avondale shooting Wednesday afternoon. The victim was 34-year-old Dianisleidy Rodriguez Hernandez, who lived in Cuba, according to the coroner. Police announced Friday that a suspect is also...
Tuscaloosa Restaurant Announces Permanent Closing On July 4th
A Tuscaloosa restaurant known for their wings, burgers, fries, nachos and more has announced they will be closing their doors permanently in Alabama. "This location has closed. Please visit us at our Georgia locations," is the message that was posted on social media by Buffalo's Cafe at Tuscaloosa. "We are...
Overturned 18-wheeler at Dead Man's Curve prompts roadway closure
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — An 18-wheeler overturned at Dead Man's Curve in Birmingham Friday afternoon. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said crews responded to the Interstate 20 West at Interstate 59 south interchange shortly after 2:00 p.m. The fire department said the truck was not carrying any hazardous material and...
Birmingham Public Library to house archives of Birmingham-Southern College
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Birmingham Public Library will be the new home to archives belonging to the recently closed Birmingham-Southern College (BSC). The college's last day of operation was May 31 after a failed lengthy bout to acquire financial assistance. The library said the tangible history of BSC...
Trussville Freedom Celebration celebrates Fourth of July
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Fourth of July celebrations kicked off all across central Alabama Thursday night. There was over 8,000 people in attendance Thursday night at the Trussville Freedom Celebration. The celebration has become an annual tradition for Leslie Davis and her family, as they set up in their front yard to watch the fireworks. […]
SC State grad named interim president of Alabama HBCU
Dr. Edward Louis Hill Jr. has been selected to serve as interim president of Talladega College following the recent resignation of former president Gregory J. Vincent. Talladega College is a historically Black college in Talladega, Alabama. The college enrolls about 830 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students. Black students represent 84 percent of the undergraduate population.
Birmingham police searching for missing 31-year-old man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing 31-year-old man. According to the BPD, Deundray Cottrell was last seen Thursday in the 7900 block of Fourth Avenue South. Cottrell is 5-foot-9 and weighs around 155 pounds. Those who have information on Cottrell’s whereabouts are urged to call 911, the BPD […]
One injured after garbage truck slams into Madison home
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in Madison responded to a wreck after a garbage truck slammed into a house Friday morning, according to Don Webster with HEMSI. The wreck happened in the area of Grayson Avenue and Sullivan Street. Authorities say no one was home during the wreck. Webster said...
No SEC football program will ever catch up with the Alabama Crimson Tide
Preseason optimism abounds across the fanbases of most SEC football programs. Going back to 1934, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, the new SEC has ten football programs that have won 49 national championships. A few of those championships are iffy claims; including the Alabama Crimson Tide's from 1941, but there is no debating the SEC's national championship dominance.
An Old Town Fourth: Helena residents wowed at annual Independence Day celebration
The city of Helena was bustling with excitement on Wednesday night, July 3 on the banks of Buck Creek as residents from Helena and beyond flooded into Old Town for what has become one of the area’s biggest events on the eve of the Fourth of July. The post An Old Town Fourth: Helena residents wowed at annual Independence Day celebration appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spoiled sandwiches, ‘fuzzy white residue’ and ‘green buildup’: Madison County’s worst rated restaurants
Five Madison County eating establishments scored 84 or below on their health department inspections in June -- the threshold that triggers a reinspection within 60 days. “Residue” and “buildup” that was described as “fuzzy” was a problem at several of the county’s worst offenders in June.
Watch For Workers Repairing Water Main Break / Sewell Ferry Road Area
Cedar Bluff Utilities Department crew members were already working to make repairs early this (Saturday) morning, around 5:00am, and they’re still on the scene. PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION IN THAT AREA DURING THIS TIME!. We’ll pass it along as soon as repair work has been completed.
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