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Man charged after father, 12-year-old son shot in west Birmingham on Mother’s Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a father and his 12-year-old son in west Birmingham, police say. The shooting incident occurred around 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024 in the 1500 block of Cullman Avenue. When Birmingham Police arrived at...
Snapping turtle drags ‘terrified’ puppy into Alabama creek as rescuer raced to save her
A Good Samaritan raced to save a “terrified” puppy being pulled into a Crossville, Alabama creek by a snapping turtle. According to 2nd Chance Shelter, the incident occurred on July 1 when a group of people heard “horrific cries” in the backyard of a home. The screams led the people to the horrible scene as a puppy was being dragged into the creek by the snapping turtle.
Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor While the skies were unkind to the Peach Parade in Clanton on June 29, that did not dampen the crowd’s spirit to celebrate the county’s peach industry. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Clanton to see the sights and sounds of the 2024 parade. The procession featured […] The post Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
New Prattville Kindergarten School to move in this fall amid vandalism issue
The Prattville Kindergarten School, or PKS, is standing tall and sturdy as the new school is set to open its doors this coming fall. . With 32 classrooms in total, 28 for kindergarten and four for preschool, the school will be able to accommodate over 600 kids. Construction crews are working diligently to meet the fast-approaching deadline for the new state-of-the-art kindergarten school in Prattville.
Jalen Milroe Drops Honest Admission on Alabama Crimson Tide Offense For 2024
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is primed for a Heisman Trophy campaign in 2024. He's feeling confident in what his team can accomplish. The Crimson Tide is set to have one of the more explosive offenses in college football. It brings over Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer to lead the ...
15 exciting Independence Day weekend events across Birmingham including fireworks—July 4-7
From fireworks shows to unique exhibits and live music, there’s lots to do this Fourth of July weekend across the Greater Birmingham Area. Read on for what’s happening, July 4-7. 1. You Built It exhibit @ McWane Science Center. What: Put your kiddo’s creativity (or your own) to...
Bryce Hospital Museum opens in Tuscaloosa
The Alabama Department of Mental Health recently celebrated the opening of the Bryce Hospital Museum in Tuscaloosa. Department and state leaders said the museum will serve as a reminder of Alabama’s legacy and role in America’s mental health landscape transformation. “We are proud to open the Bryce Hospital...
New $47 million golf facility nearing finish line at University of Alabama
Construction at the University of Alabama is a year-round endeavor, but residents are accustomed to major projects popping up while students are away. This summer, UA is upgrading major street intersections and opening a brand new golf facility. Major projects set for this year include renovations, upgrades, and new construction...
New home construction begins soon for Childersburg residential development
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – With underground utility infrastructure in place, the new College Park residential development in Childersburg is moving into its next phase, matching buyers to lots and building plans for ground-up construction. The construction phase will begin in July for the first dozen or so of a total...
Birmingham area gentlemen’s club catches fire Wednesday morning
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Firefighters are working Wednesday morning to put out a fire at a Birmingham gentlemen’s club. Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) crews were dispatched to Club Volcano on 19th Street Ensley at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officials say that, as of 6:30 a.m., the fire is...
Thunder on the Mountain: Birmingham to celebrate 4th of July with beloved firework show
Birmingham’s beloved and iconic fireworks show will once again be lighting up the sky around Vulcan for the Fourth of July in the Magic City. Thunder on the Mountain is one of Alabama’s largest Independence Day firework displays. It can be seen from downtown Birmingham and Homewood. It is organized every year by the Vulcan Park Foundation, which started putting on the show shortly after it was founded 25 years ago.
Lake Nicol in Tuscaloosa County remains open with lower water levels
Water levels have been intentionally lowered at Lake Nicol for inspection and maintenance, but the lake remains open for recreation activities. That is good news for people seeking relief from the summer heat. Richard Rush, Tuscaloosa's executive director of strategic communications, said the work is part of routine maintenance on the lake and is being carried out by Schnabel Engineering. ...
Pleasant Grove (AL) Fire and Rescue Unveils New $750K Pumper
The Pleasant Grove Fire and Rescue Department unveiled its new Pierce pumper, the department said in a Facebook post recently. A fire official said the cost for the new engine is around $750,000 and brings the city’s number of trucks up to three, wbrc.com reported. It is tailor made for the community and is expected to be around for at least the next 20 years.
‘Wake Up Destinee’: 11-year-old recovering following UTV accident with sister
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An 11-year-old girl is recovering in the Pediatric ICU at Children’s of Alabama after she and her sister were injured in a utility task vehicle (UTV) accident on Friday. Destinee Sides underwent surgery Tuesday and her dad Stephen Sides says it all went smooth. Now,...
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...
Auburn manufacturer lays off 38 employees
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn manufacturer recently downsized its workforce, attributing the move to fluctuations in production demand. Briggs & Stratton, located in Auburn Technology Park, said in a statement that 38 full-time hourly employees were impacted by the decision. “We are entering a slower demand period, producing less...
Former Alabama RB has his HS players go crazy watching his collegiate highlights
Many players in the Nick Saban era for Alabama football went on to be difference makers. No matter whether it was in professional football, business, or coaching, Saban always told his players people will not remember what you did on the field, but they will remember how you made them feel. Roy Upchurch was not a Saban recruit; however, he learned a lot from him. A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Upchurch arrived at the University of Alabama in 2005 under Mike Shula.
Winston Groom, author of 'Forrest Gump,' dies at 77
Winston Groom, the writer, historian and University of Alabama graduate whose novel "Forrest Gump" became a pop-culture phenomenon, selling 1.7 million copies on the strength of its adaptation into an iconic, six-Oscar-winning 1994 movie, died on Sept. 17, 2020, at the age of 77. A representative of the mayor's office in Fairhope, where he had been living with his wife Susan, confirmed his passing. ...
Birmingham City Schools Release ‘Under the Lights’ Game of the Week 2024 Football Schedule
With the football season less than two months away, BCS Media has released the schedule for the Birmingham City Schools Under the Lights Game of the Week broadcasts for 2024. This season, all Game of the Week broadcasts will fall on Thursdays. The games will be carried live on the district’s Vimeo channel.
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