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Nick Saban's return as Alabama's head coach could be pending
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Altoona man shot to death; two detained as 'persons of interest'
Authorities are investigating a shooting early Thursday in Altoona that left one man dead and two people detained as “persons of interest,” according to the Etowah County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded about 1 a.m. to a report of someone shot at a residence in 2000 block of Self...
Gadsden fireworks show to go on after new company has to be brought in
Those attending tonight's fireworks show over the Coosa River hosted by the City of Gadsden and the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association may have to alter their viewing locations after a new company had to be brought in at the last minute to stage the display. According to a Facebook post from...
City of Gadsden testing new video messaging system
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - City leaders in Gadsden are testing a new way to get you help and answers by using a new messaging system called Rep’d that allows city officials to respond to you with a video message. Gadsden city leaders say this is a way for neighbors...
ADRS breaks ground on new location in Gadsden
The expansion of Gadsden State’s Adult Learning program left Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) in Gadsden without a building to operate out of. Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Executive Director David Hooks and his staff were able to come up with a creative solution to fund a new property.
Gadsden trying out new question-answer service for residents
The City of Gadsden has entered into a trial contract with a company to provide a new question-answer service for residents. Rep'd is a video messaging and engagement platform for local governments. The platform allows residents to submit questions to the city. The city will respond to the questions through videos.
Southside football offensive lineman Jamin Brown details why he committed to Duke
Southside High School football offensive lineman Jamin Brown committed to Duke this off-season due to the strong mix of athletics and academics that the Blue Devils' program provides. Brown is one of the top students in his class at Southside with a 4.5 GPA, so he wanted to make sure that whatever school he went to also would challenge him academically. A look at his top schools show that with Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech being in the...
The Alabama Forestry Commission says to practice fire safety while using fireworks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging citizens to be extra cautious when using fireworks due to current drought conditions. The AFC is asking residents to avoid shooting fireworks in or near dry grass, leaves, or other flammable materials and to thoroughly soak any area where fireworks will be used with water. […]
Humid and becoming unsettled Friday and Beryl is still on the move
Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)-Showers mainly with a few thunderstorms. These will be ending across east Alabama and west central Georgia before sunset and tonight for most locations looking good for fireworks across the region. Readings will remain in the mid 90s, with overnight low temperatures into the upper 70s. Scattered coverage...
AGA’s Priest moving on; will head Carolinas Golf Association
HOOVER – The Alabama Golf Association is searching for a new leader. The AGA announced Tuesday that Andy Priest will be stepping down as executive director in November. He has headed the Alabama association for nine years. Priest will to assume the same position with the Carolinas Golf Association...
West Alabama getting new EV charging stations
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers in electric vehicles will soon have more of a reason to pass through west Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded grants that will pay for the installation of EV charging systems in nearly a dozen communities. 13 of 14 grants will be used to add electric...
Alabama Department of Education targeted in cyberattack
Alabama State Schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said Wednesday that the Alabama State Department of Education’s computer systems had been breached last month, and that students and employees of the department may have been affected. Speaking at a press conference in Montgomery, Mackey said the breach took place on June...
Woman searching for bystanders who saved daughter from burning home after gruesome attack
DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family of the woman who was brutally attacked is looking for an Alabama duo who saved her from a house fire on Monday. Tessa Trotter is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Not only is 28-year-old Zachary Mowel accused of stabbing her, but the TBI says he also doused her with gasoline and set their home on fire.
Who has deeper Alabama roots? Congressional candidates dispute backgrounds
Differing views over last week’s presidential debate surfaced this week between the candidates running in the Nov. 5 election for the 2nd congressional district seat. The comments then unraveled into dueling attacks over which candidate has deeper Alabama roots. The remarks first surfaced Monday by Republican congressional hopeful Caroleene...
Eight local football games to look forward to this season
Jul. 4—Fireworks exploded in the sky Thursday as everyone celebrated the Fourth of July, but it won't be long before there's a different type of fireworks attracting locals in Alabama. We're a little over a month away from the start of the 2024 high school football season, and this year has the chance to be a good one. There will be a lot of must-see games this fall, but here are eight of the ...
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