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Five Guys Burgers and Fries opens in Stadium Trace Village
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened its new location in the Stadium Trace Village shopping center Wednesday. The fast-food chain took the spot formerly occupied by Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes at 1028 Marble Terrace, Suite 100, between the Cookie Cutter Hair Salon and O’Henry’s Coffee. “It was...
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.
Birmingham files lawsuit against owners of property where mass shooting occurred
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — A lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a piece of property where four people were killed and 10 others injured in a mass shooting over the weekend. On Wednesday, the city of Birmingham filed a lawsuit against GW LLC, Mortgage Realty and Trendsetters LLP following a shooting that occurred […]
HBCU football coaches approaching new era of NIL, transfer portal in different ways
As the NCAA is now a free-agent market, all college athletics programs are adjusting to the change, and HBCU football is no different. At Tuesday’s SWAC Media Day event in Birmingham, Alabama, several coaches provided insights on how Name Image and Likeness (NIL) rules and the transfer portal have changed their recruiting approaches or not changed them at all.
Freedom Preparatory Academy opening this fall in the Titusville community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new charter school, Freedom Preparatory Academy, is coming to the Titusville community. It is currently enrolling kindergarten students and looking for teachers. The school year will start in September, and it is a completely free college prep academy. The academy was founded in Memphis over...
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.
Birmingham residents question BPD ability to enforce short term rental properties
Many homeowners upset with short term rental properties in their neighborhood addressed the Birmingham Zoning Advisory Committee at Tuesday night's public hearing. They shared stories of the properties near them one woman whose home a neighbors one said, "A lady had a party there for her son and the young man was killed. They had a party there and I saw a young man get killed."
Full Moon BBQ hosting backpack giveaway for children in need
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Full Moon BBQ is taking online requests for backpacks for children in need. To nominate a student, click here. If the nominee is selected, Full Moon will contact them directly with the information provided. Nominations will remain anonymous, and winners can pick up their “backpack blessing” at their preferred Full Moon […]
ADECA wants comments from Selma residents on disaster grant
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs wants public comments on the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program from Selma residents. According to City of Selma Planning and Development director Danielle Wooten, feedback will directly impact the development and recovery projects in Selma and ensure that the needs and priorities of the community […] The post ADECA wants comments from Selma residents on disaster grant appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma woman hit by vehicle on Broad Street
An African-American Selma female was hit by a vehicle on Broad Street during the Fourth of July weekend. According to Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford, Cassidy Smith was struck in a vehicle driven by Shaniya Blanks at the 2100 block of Broad Street on Sunday, July 7. Blanks was charged with first-degree assault. Blanks drove […] The post Selma woman hit by vehicle on Broad Street appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Humminbird in Eufaula announces renewable energy project
The Humminbird plant in Eufaula has announced that it launched a renewable energy project as part of an effort to reduce carbon emission in the next 20 years. Humminbird produces marine electronics products that includes fish finders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers, and cartography products. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, it was founded in 1971.
NEW Carver Jones Market coming to Fairfield, opening July 31
A new grocery store is coming soon to Fairfield, bringing jobs and access to affordable, fresh food. Read on to learn more about the Carver Jones Market and its grand opening on Wednesday, July 31. Carver Jones Market coming to Fairfield. Food insecurity is one of the biggest challenges affecting...
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