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Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
A man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison after court documents revealed he was convicted of driving eight hours to his father's home and setting it on fire, killing the family's pets.
Tuberville helps secure $550 million for I-10 bridge and bayway
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently announced a $550 million federal grant for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. Senator Tuberville has been working with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this grant through the Bridge Investment Program for south Alabama since being sworn into office in 2021.
Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
AAA Alabama to celebrate 100th anniversary this Saturday, July 20
The AAA Alabama Birmingham headquarters office is celebrating the 100th anniversary of AAA Alabama this Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AAA members and non-members are invited to come to the office at 2400 Acton Road for free refreshments, free passport photos, free battery checks, door prizes and membership specials, executive assistant Leisa Desimone said.
Paul Finebaum names potential doomsday scenario for Alabama
Is Alabama on shaky ground heading into the 2024 college football season?On Thursday, Paul Finebaum pinpointed an "end of the world" scenario for Alabama ahead of the 2024 season. When discussing SEC teams' depth at quarterback, Finebaum argued that it's Jalen Milroe or bust for the Tide.He compared their situation to SEC newcomer Texas, which has starter Quinn Ewers and backup Arch Manning."Texas has the most famous backup in the sport," Finebaum said on ESPN's "First Take." (h/t On3.com)"So if something goes haywire with Quinn Ewers, Texas has a plan. It won't be the end of the world. It will...
Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take”. If one Columbus City Councilman had had his way, the city would have missed a shot at a grant to address decades-long flooding issues on the city’s northside.
Columbus city leaders to recalculate firefighter, police pay scale
Www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-17 18:02:58. SUMMARY: Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue and the Columbus Police Department are recalculating their pay scale, ensuring higher salaries for firefighters and police officers. Fire Chief Duane Hughes emphasized the importance of this adjustment for budget management, attracting top talent, and retaining current staff. The new pay scale aims to make the departments more competitive with neighboring salaries, especially critical due to recent retirements depleting experienced personnel. Following a Columbus City Council vote, Hughes is poised to train new recruits swiftly to fill the void. This change is seen as a pivotal move for both recruitment and retention.
Things to do around Tuscaloosa for July 18-24
This week in West Alabama, July 18-24, a Druid City Derby doubleheader, the Eighth Annual Wonder Woman Day at The Comic Strip, Groove & Grub in Kentuck Park, and in Jasper, a Tallulah Bankhead event. MUSIC SUNDAY ...
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.
City of Birmingham files suit against owner of property where mass shooting happened
According to documents filed late Wednesday night, the City of Birmingham has filed a petition asking to declare the property at 3427 27th Street North as a public nuisance. Documents show GW, LLC, Trendsetters Lounge and Event Center, LLP, and Mortgage Realty Inc as the owners of and/or interest holders in the property.
Emergency Missing Person Alert for 19-year-old last seen in Moundville cancelled
HALE COUNTY, Ala. — An emergency alert issued a missing man in Hale County has been cancelled. 19-year-old Devin Dynell McKinney was last seen Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 69 in Moundville. As of 1:56 p.m. Thursday, the alert had been cancelled.
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