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Community reacts to councilor’s idea of extending Birmingham City Schools two hours to curb violence
As an effort to curb gun violence, Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods proposed an idea that would extend school hours for Birmingham City Schools from 8 hours to 10 hours.
Oneonta repairing large downtown water leak, expects hours of repairs
ONEONTA, AL (WBMA) — The City of Oneonta is working on water repairs in their downtown area after a large leak was reported Friday morning. The leak was first reported Friday morning on First Avenue in Oneonta between Regions Banks and Redeemer Church. In a post on Facebook, the...
Downtown Tuscaloosa Bar Owners Fight Uphill Battle For Occupancy Increase
Owners of one of downtown Tuscaloosa's oldest bars say it won't survive unless the city council allows them to dramatically increase their occupancy limits - limits they save have only recently been enforced. Bradley and Jeremy Wyatt have owned and operated Rhythm & Brews in Temerson Square for 27 years....
Rebels fall to 0-2 with 52-17 loss at Auburn
AUBURN -- A tough 2024 schedule for the Vestavia Hills High School football team has resulted in an even tougher start. The visiting Rebels had no answer for the Auburn High Tigers offense on Friday night at Duck Samford Stadium as they dropped their second consecutive game, 52-17. The final...
Wine-making and new equipment unlock growth at Alabama blueberry farm
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. CHATOM − Ferguson Blueberry Farm, established in 2008 on five acres near Chatom in Washington County, continues to grow with now 25 acres and an estimated 20,000...
Alabama Public Charter School Commission delays Birmingham school’s opening
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission Friday agreed to a delayed opening of a Birmingham Charter School. Under an amended contract unanimously approved by the board, Freedom Preparatory Academy, which currently operates in Memphis, will need to open on or before Sept. 13. The school has been a topic of discussion at several meetings over […]
Crews battle fire at abandoned bingo hall in Brighton
Brighton, AL (WBMA) — Fire crews battles a fire at an abandoned bingo hall in Brighton Friday morning. The structure sits just off of Bessemer Super Highway. Assistant Fire Chief with Brighton Fire Department Kenneth Hooten says the call came in at around 3:45 a.m. of a commercial structure fire.
Woman found guilty on more than 3 dozen counts of animal abuse
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. — A Colbert County jury on Thursday convicted Debra Catledge, the woman accused of leaving dozens of horses and dogs in various stages of neglect on her property, on 37 counts of animal abuse. The judge assigned to the case also increased Catledge's bond to $150,000 ahead...
Birmingham LGBTQ group gives out $65K in grants to 9 nonprofit organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The LGBTQ Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has given $65,000 in grants awarded to nine local nonprofit groups. The following groups received funds: Alabama Latino AIDS Coalition Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company Great Heights dba Creative Wellness Institute Hispanic Interest Coalition […]
Prattville offers “meetup” spot for online transactions and more
In recent years buying, selling and meeting strangers online has become much more prevalent and even common practice in today’s day and age. Do you know there are specific Meetup Spots designated for these types of meet ups and transactions?. Located in front of the Public Safety HQ building...
Alabama football vs. Western Kentucky: Score prediction, scouting report
Alabama football is set to kick off its first season under Kalen DeBoer's leadership this weekend. It will mark the first time in 17 years that there is a new face leading the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide enter the season ranked as the No. 5 team in the country and will face the Hilltoppers on Saturday (6:05 p.m. CT, ESPN), making its debut on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. ...
UAB starts season strong with 41-3 win over Alcorn State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Video above: Trent Dilfer speaks ahead of UAB's season opener. UAB's second season under head coach Trent Dilfer kicked off Thursday night as the Blazers battled the Braves, beating Alcorn State at Protective Stadium 41-3 Before the game, the team stopped by Vulcan Park, where Birmingham...
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