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Update: Alabama under a heat advisory until Saturday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 11:50 a.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 111 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity...
Ohio AG Yost and three other AGs push for grocery mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and his counterparts in Alabama, Georgia and Iowa went to court Wednesday to urge that the merger between Kroger and Albertsons go through. Opponents of the merger — including the Federal Trade Commission and eight state attorneys general — say that such a huge merger in a consolidating marketplace will […]
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Alabama Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 7:12 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee and Cleburne counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Moshat, or near Centre...
Weekend Plans for Alabamians Include Possible Damaging Winds
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has been issuing “special weather statements” this afternoon. Be sure to stay aware of gusty winds and strong thunderstorms, as wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph are possible. These gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old at Fairfield gas station
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 55-year-old Jefferson County man is under arrest for attempting to kidnap a 4-year-old August 14. Jimmy Cone is charged with first-degree kidnapping and child abuse maltreat. He is in the Jefferson County Jail. Deputies responded to the Marathon Gas Station at 7150 Aaron Aronov Drive...
Family wants body of New Jersey woman found in Bessemer back home
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The mother of a New Jersey woman whose body was found in Bessemer is asking for the community’s help to get her beloved daughter back home. Aanissah Muhammad said she has no idea why her daughter, Miyell Johnson, was found dead in Alabama. Johnson’s body...
A Texas-sized YEEHAW! Prattville Chamber hosts Texas Roadhouse Ribbon cutting
Are you ready for the delicious rolls with the Texas Roadhouse signature fluffy cinnamon butter?. Well get ready Prattville, opening day is Monday August 19th. However, their soft opening started today for friends and family only, after the inaugural ribbon cutting hosted by the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce. “This...
Alabama schools add metal detectors, new rules for safety and security
Students and parents are adjusting to a new school year, and with that comes new safety and security measures enacted in schools statewide. Multiple Alabama school districts are implementing new security systems like metal detectors and X-ray machines. Others are incorporating more school resource officers on campus. Mo Canady, executive...
Alabama Man Becomes First in Middle District Convicted for Fentanyl-Related Death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama says that someone has been found guilty on federal charges for selling fentanyl that caused death. This is the first time in River Region history that someone has been found guilty of this crime.
BPD getting civilian hires in the door to get more cops on the street
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are getting creative in an effort to get more officers out in your community and enforcing the laws. Right now, BPD still has a $5,000 sign-on bonus with 18 new police recruits set to graduate from the academy next Friday. Still, department leaders have been researching what else they could do to get more officers back on the streets.
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