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Shuqualak-Butler Water Association issues boil water notice
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Customers of the Shuqualak-Butler Water Association will need to boil their water for now. The alert was issued because of a broken water line in the system. Again, all customers who receive their water from the Shuqualak-Butler Water Association should boil their water until...
State Superintendent intends to recommend intervention with Bessemer City Schools
State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey intends to recommend to the State Board of Education the state intervene with Bessemer City Schools. The state board will vote on the intervention in August at their meeting. "In this case it got to the point as State Superintendent, I didn't believe...
43-year-old Bessemer man killed in shooting identified
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A Bessemer man killed during a reported assault overnight was identified Friday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Demetrius La Keen Fletcher was shot and killed on the 1900 block of 10th Avenue North around 11:58 p.m. Thursday. Fletcher, of Bessemer, was pronounced dead at the scene. Bessemer Police […]
New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
EMCC BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS GRADUATE
July 19, 2024 — A commencement exercise for graduates of East Mississippi Community College’s Cosmetology and Barbering/Stylist programs took place the evening of July 18 at The Communiversity. Thirty-one of the 43 graduates completed the college’s two Cosmetology classes, with the remaining 12 graduates coming from the Barbering/Stylist...
Waste spill near Birmingham floods creek with grease, animal fat
A spill at the BHT Resources facility in Bessemer has released an undisclosed volume of grease and animal fat material into Valley Creek, a Black Warrior River tributary. Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke said it appears that spills occurred at two wastewater ponds in a wooded area near the facility.
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Leeds to bring sports park, hotels and retail near Buc-ee’s + The Shops of Grand River
The City of Leeds has approved an agreement to develop a regional sports park, hotel and retail off Exit 140 on I-20 near The Shops of Grand River Outlet Mall and Buc-ee’s. “I’m happy to report something that’s happened in the City of Leeds that’s going to change the face of Leeds.
Local Teen Selling Peaches for Family Friend Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
On Wednesday morning, WEIS Radio welcomed Molly Jordan and her son Will into the studio to discuss a big, annual event, which is just around the corner: the annual celebration of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the 30th anniversary of the local chapter!. AND, during that conversation with...
Gadsden state increasing tuition rates in the fall
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden State Community College is raising building and tuition fees. President Dr. Kathy Murphy says sometimes she has to make tough decisions but it’s always what’s best for Gadsden State. With an $8 building fee and a standard $2 tuition fee, Gadsden State students...
James Spann is visiting Sylacauga Parks & Recreation this week
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Parks and Recreation will host ABC 33/40’s acclaimed meteorologist James Spann at the J. Craig Smith Community Center Gymnasium on Friday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. At this event, James will provide a FREE expert weather presentation!. We encourage all ages to attend...
Rock the South starts today in Cullman
Rock the South returns to Cullman this weekend. The three-day event at York Farms runs from July 18-20, and features headliners Jelly Roll, Hardy and Eric Church. York Farms is located at 1872 CR- 469, Cullman, AL. General Admission tickets are still available at www.rockthesouth.com. Below is the full schedule...
City of Gadsden providing students with an opportunity to give back
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden firefighters have partnered with the Gadsden City football team to paint fire hydrants. City leaders believe this is a great way for students to give back by serving the community. Gadsden Fire Chief Will Reid says the help was needed because the city uses different...
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
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