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Birmingham working to address flood-prone areas across city
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham has begun addressing drainage issues across several areas in town, including Messer Airport Highway. According to director of communications Rick Journey, the city has placed a pump in the as a temporary fix on the reoccurring flooding that often creates a hazard for those traveling a portion […]
Unique cocktail bars to visit in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Looking for a way to let loose this weekend in the Magic City? WBRC FOX6 News is On Your Side with a list of places to checkout if you are 21 or over. 1. Adiõs - Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Mexico City, this tequila...
Four-mile interstate project to begin on segment of 1-59
The Alabama Department of Transportation is launching a significant infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing and expanding a segment of Interstate 59 in Jefferson County. The approximately four-mile project will stretch from the I-459 interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville. The project begins west of I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and ends north of Jefferson County 10.
Environmental group to preserve peninsula near old coal mine in Jefferson County
An environmental group says it will preserve 366 acres near the site of an old coal mine in west Jefferson County. The Freshwater Land Trust announced that Drummond Company has donated another 107 acres of a peninsula that sits where Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and the Black Warrior River connect in the Black Warrior River basin.
Birmingham school leaders to evaluate Superintendent Sullivan's performance
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham school leaders are hosting the first of two evaluation meetings Friday as they grade their Superintendent. This evaluation comes after the most recent scores of Birmingham City schools have been released by the Alabama Department of Education along with ACAP reading scores for third grade students.
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
‘No hoodies, no Crocs’: Bessemer City High announces dress code requirements for new school year
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer City High School leaders say they are cracking down on the school’s dress code this year. They tell WBRC that items such as open-toe slides, hoodies, and even Crocs have been against the rules for years. However, if students wear them this year, they could end up in school suspension.
Trump challenges Harris over 2024 campaign finances
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - In the first couple days of her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing in some big bucks. Now, she is facing scrutiny from the Trump Campaign. Trump’s team is alleging Harris broke federal campaign finance laws, when she took more than $90 million from...
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