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Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services announces 2024 grants
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced its 2024 grants. This year, a total of $69,200 has been awarded to eleven companion animal organizations– organizations that provide services for dogs, cats and horses. The Remy Fund was established in 2011 by […]
Huntsville’s newest fire station isn’t in Madison County
The city of Huntsville opened a new fire station in Limestone County to keep up with a growing population. It may not be the last, City Administrator John Hamilton said at the ribbon cutting for Fire Station 20 at 13175 Burgreen Road. If you purchase a product or register for...
Helena loses battle over zoning rights to Pelham Board of Education
MONTGOMERY, AL - A battle over a proposed athletic development on property owned by the Pelham Board of Education within the city limits of Helena is over after nearly three years of litigation. On Friday, a majority opinion by Alabama Supreme Court Justices ruled under state law, Section 16-11-9, the...
Former 5-Star taking step forwards at inside linebacker for Alabama
Jeremiah Alexander is starting to turn a corner for Alabama football in year three with the Crimson Tide as a redshirt sophomore. Alexander is a former five-star and a product of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. The in-state recruit started his career as an outside linebacker, but the potential...
Prattville residents voice frustration about mining trucks constantly driving through quiet neighborhood
Some frustrated homeowners in Prattville are speaking out after years of dealing with noisy dump trucks driving through their once peaceful subdivision. Constant noise from trucks hauling clay out of a nearby mine can be heard inside and outside of homes in the Beacon Hills neighborhood. “It is unbelievably frustrating...
Kelly Madsen elevated to associate head coach for Auburn ahead of 2024 season
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn soccer’s Kelly Madsen has been elevated to associate head coach ahead of the start of the 2024 season, head coach Karen Hoppa announced. Madsen joined the Tigers’ staff prior to the 2023 season as an assistant coach. “It was an obvious decision for...
Democratic Socialists’ Birmingham chapter offers free auto services clinic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Volunteers from the Birmingham chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will be fixing brake lights and fuses for locals — completely free of charge. The Brake Light & Fuse Replacement Clinic will be operating on Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. The shop is held in the parking lot […]
Volunteers in Huntsville petitioning to get Robert Kennedy Jr. on presidential ballot
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A local group has been pushing to get independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on the ballot across Alabama this November. It takes 5,000 signatures to get him on the ballot. Amy Castor and several other volunteers have been petitioning in Huntsville at areas like Lowe...
WOWWW Women’s Conference coming to Birmingham Aug. 31
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The WOWWW Worship Conference will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, at Boutwell Auditorium. Organizers are calling the event a “life-changing experience where women will be inspired, set free and empowered.” Guest speakers include Katrice Kennedy, Jekalyn Carr, Lady Melissa Smith, Japera “JP” Reuel and vocalist Tameka Taylor. The event takes place […]
Mountain Brook City Council to hold special meeting to discuss rezoning for senior living facility
The Mountain Brook City Council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the rezoning of a parcel of land at 2900 Cahaba Road from local business to a planned unit development (PUD) for a luxury senior living facility. The topic was first brought up in...