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Alabama Closely Monitoring Possible Tropical Depression Formation
As we move into the prime hurricane season months of August, September, and October, The Townsquare Media Weather Center will closely monitor conditions. We are paying attention to a tropical wave with a 60 percent chance of developing over the next 7 days. Tropical Wave Position. A well-defined tropical wave...
Five Alabama high school athletic programs recognized nationally by MaxPreps
Five high school athletic programs in the state of Alabama were ranked in the MaxPreps Cup 2023-24’s top 100, with one program ranking as high as fifth. Mountain Brook finished as the fifth-ranked athletic department in the country via the rankings, with Hoover (42nd), Scottsboro (47th), Vestavia Hills (75th) and Hewitt-Trussville (84th) also being recognized.
Alabama Secretary of State claims League of Women Voters has ‘shady way’ of collecting people’s data
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Monday accused the League of Women Voters of capturing personal data on a voter registration website, an accusation the president of the group called a conspiracy theory. Allen said in a Monday press release that a TV ad in Alabama produced by Vote411, an...
Some Alabama Publix locations partially close deli counters following Boar’s Head recall
Some Publix locations in Alabama have partially closed their deli counters following a recall of Boar’s Head meats in connection with a listeria outbreak. Last week, Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats were recalled in connection with the outbreak, which has reportedly caused two deaths. The U.S. Department...
Alabama lawmaker: Katie Britt wouldn’t face same sexist attacks as Kamala Harris because of race, politics
Vice President Kamala Harris would not be facing attacks she used sexual relationships to advance her career as she begins her 2024 presidential campaign if it were not for her race and political beliefs, according to an Alabama state representative. If Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee who is Black...
Pump It Up celebrates reopening with new inflatables
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Pump It Up celebrated the completion of its extensive renovation and the addition of a new slate of colorful bounce houses on Monday, which are sure to bring birthday celebrations to new heights. Members of the Trussville City Council, the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, and other community members […]
Nick's restaurant manager apologizes for using racial slur
Half a week after a video recorded at Nick's Original Filet House went viral, showing a confrontation between customers and Nick's manager Jack Moltz, each of those chiefly involved has responded publicly. Speaking to WVUA-TV on Wednesday evening, Moltz, who operates the Tuscaloosa restaurant with owner Carla Hegenbarth, his wife, made his first statement about and apology for the racially charged incident. ...
Alabaster businessman possibly facing additional charges in theft case
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - An Alabaster businessman charged with theft could face additional charges after prosecutors in the case say there may be more victims. A judge announced Nicolas Whitfield’s hearing has been moved to December because he could faces at least 12 more theft charges as more victims come forward.
Rodent droppings found in kid’s food box at Birmingham Zoo; Mom ‘absolutely disgusted’
A Birmingham-area mom sounded the alarm Friday after things got a little too wild at Wild Burger in the Birmingham Zoo. With her reusable souvenir cup and coupons in hand, Katie Jeter ordered her toddler a PB&J kids meal and herself some chicken fingers. But it was after the little girl ate that things took a turn. At the bottom of the box were rodent droppings, likely from a rat or mouse.
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing top 10 teams for 4-star SG Braylon Mullins
One of the top rising prospects in the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class is Braylon Mullins, a 6'5 true shooting guard from Greenfield, Indiana. He's been a star on the AAU Circuit this offseason, showcasing the ability to be a leading scorer, while being scorching hot from three-point range. As...
‘He Started Saying How Much He Loved Me and Wanted Me to be His Wife …’
Met: Fall 1989 during their junior year at A.H. Parker High School. However, it wasn’t until attending a house party that they would be introduced through a mutual friend. “Prothaniel was not my type at all,” said Natosha, “but his smile took me in and made me kinda fall for him at the house party.”
Birmingham Council Approves $3.5M Loan, 30-Year Lease for Graymont School Development
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a deal that would provide a $3.5 million forgivable loan to a nonprofit aiming to redevelop the former Graymont School to provide affordable housing for senior citizens. The agreement allows the nonprofit group Veranda at Graymont School to lease the city-owned property at...
Nick’s in the Sticks alleged racist slur condemned by city leaders, original owner’s family: ‘We are all one Tuscaloosa’
Multiple Tuscaloosa city councilors on Tuesday condemned the owner of a popular restaurant accused of referring to Black customers by a racial slur in an incident that went viral over the weekend. “We are all one Tuscaloosa, and I am grateful and thankful for the knowledge that we are all...
Well-known Birmingham brewery closed for ‘exciting changes’
Birmingham-based Ghost Train Brewing is temporarily closed, though the owners are promising something special on the horizon. A sign on the Brewery at 3501 First Ave. S. reads:. “Our Apologies - Ghost Train will be temporarily closed, to make exciting changes. Updates coming soon!”. So far, there’s been no additional...