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These Alabama Winn-Dixies are being converted to Aldi stores
Three Alabama Winn-Dixie stores are slated to be converted into Aldi locations. According to the company, the stores at 10 McFarland Blvd. in Northport, 2910 Morgan Road in Bessemer and 4701 Center Point Road in Pinson will become Aldi stores. A company spokesperson said more information will be made available...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calls for federal ban on assault weapons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is advocating for common-sense gun laws in the aftermath of a violent weekend in the city. Mayor Woodfin made a visual statement before Birmingham City Council Tuesday morning. “If you want to defend your home, I’m cool with that, but tell me should people be driving around with […]
Man found shot dead on kitchen floor of Birmingham apartment
A man was found shot to death early Wednesday inside his apartment. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Maurice Arrinjuando Turner. He was 52. North Precinct officers just after 1:30 a.m. responded to a Shot Spotter notification in the 800 block of Jasper Road. The gunfire...
Proposed Birmingham short-term rental rules sent back after residents express deep concerns
The Birmingham Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has asked the city’s planning staff to go back to the drawing board and incorporate the comments Magic City residents made about a proposed short-term rental ordinance governing places like Airbnb, Vrbo and other platforms. On Tuesday, July 16th, the committee held a...
Dozens of seniors seeing health benefits from line dancing classes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dozens of seniors are seeing health benefits by taking line dancing classes weekly. Oak Street Health’s Rickwood Field Center hosts line dancing classes every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The classes are led by Tracy Williams. She said the group of dancers are not ordinary seniors! She said many of them have lost weight, lowered their cholesterol and have seen their A1C numbers come down. The group has also helped build community.
Zula Modern Medspa offering ground-breaking skincare technology
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Have you ever thought about what is underneath your skin?. Zula Modern Medspa offers a cutting-edge skin care analysis device called “Alma IQ.” This device captures multiple pictures of your face to see what is happening within your skin. Erica, a Zula...
Mark Chesnutt Sets Return To Stage A Month After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is ready to take back the stage and has set his return following an emergency quadruple bypass surgery.Country Star Mark Chesnutt Cancels Shows Following Emergency Quadruple Bypass Surgery The country star confirmed on social media that he plans to perform at the Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon event set for October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt shared on Instagram a link for his fans to buy tickets for the event honoring the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member. It was on June 16 when the “Too Cold at Home” singer had been hospitalized ahead...
Alabama teammates say former Tyler Legacy RB Jam Miller's hard work is paying off
DALLAS — Former Tyler Legacy running back Jamarion (Jam) Miller is entering his third season at the University of Alabama. Miller — a four-star prospect in the Class of 2022 — has carried the ball 74 times for 424 yards and three touchdowns. He’s also caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
Autauga County Administrator gives update on Metro Jail, including repairs and mold remediation
We appreciate Autauga County Administrator Scott Kramer in providing the EAN with updates concerning the Autauga Metro Jail, including an incident earlier this month where a jail employee was trapped in an elevator. He also addressed the process of mold remediation inside the jail. In the issue of an employee,...
Holmes accepts Assistant Principal position at Midtown
MADISON – Midtown Elementary School’s administrative staff has increased with Nathan Holmes’ accepting the position of Assistant Principal. “I love Madison City! This is where my family and I call home,” Holmes said. The Holmes children’s school path includes Heritage Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and James Clemens High School.
True Treasure Hunt: World’s Longest Yard Sale begins in August in Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - You could wake up early every Saturday morning for a month and still not see it all! The World’s Longest Yard Sale is happening Aug. 1-4 and as they say, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”. The boulevard of bargains stretches...
Alabama transfer WR draws worthy comparison to former All-SEC receiver for Crimson Tide
He had success at the University of Washington under Kalen DeBoer and JaMarcus Shephard, but how good will Germie Bernard be for Alabama football with the same two coaches?. Bernard, a Las Vegas native, drew a worthy comparison Wednesday at Southeastern Conference Media Days to a former All-SEC wide receiver that played for the Crimson Tide. He came in the spring to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) after helping the Huskies win a Pac-12 Championship and advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. Bernard recorded three receptions for 122 yards on A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium, giving Tide fans a taste of what could happen in the fall.
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