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Coal company reaches agreement to stop pollution from mine in Tuscaloosa County
A coal company that is leaking polluted wastewater from a mine in west Alabama reached a legal agreement with an environmental group to fix a dam and protect local waterways in Tuscaloosa County. Warrior Met Coal owns several coal mines in Alabama, including one that is leaking discharges into a...
New grocery store in Fairfield helps to combat food insecurity
Fairfield, AL (WBMA) — Carver Jones Market is a new grocery store opening up in Fairfield. The city has been without its own grocery store since the Walmart closed back in 2016. The minority owned grocery store is expected to increase access to fresh food within the food desert....
Nick's in the Sticks viral video discussed at Tuscaloosa City Council meeting
The viral video from Nick's Original Filet House, showing a verbal altercation regarding an alleged racial slur and comment from a Nick's employee, was discussed Tuesday at the top of Tuscaloosa City Council meeting. Councilor Matthew Wilson began by applauding fellow Councilor Kip Tyner, who has spoken publicly and widely since the video began circulating. Various cuts from the roughly 2 1/2 minute video, some with added commentary, have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on...
Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library raises funds for new library amenities
The city of Alabaster’s upcoming new library has an estimated opening of 2027. With some donations and current fundraising levels only three years away from the opening, the Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library will be $45,000 short of the goal. The post Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library raises funds for new library amenities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama Football 2024: The Kalen DeBoer Offense
A few months ago (or maybe a lifetime), Nick Saban retired and Alabama found itself with a brand new coach for the first time since 2007. With that always comes change. For most programs, a new coach brings fresh excitement and new hope since it almost always means the previous coach was failing.
Alabama Football Fall Camp Day One Depth Chart predictions
Alabama Football is back with the first Fall Camp session on Wednesday. The first of the Crimson Tide's 20 practice sessions will conclude around 11:00 AM CST. Shortly after the practice session, Kalen DeBoer will provide a review and answer media questions. The early part of the practice session includes...
Auburn Tigers: Dorian Mausi on choosing Auburn football, AU impresses 5-star QB
In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, transfer linebacker Dorian Mausi opens up on his decision to choose Auburn football, and the Tigers impress a 5-star QB on his visit. Following the 2023 season, former Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi was one of the first transfers to set up an official visit with the Auburn football program. Shortly after his visit, Mausi became one of the first transfers to commit to the Tigers.
Online reviews of Nick's in the Sticks pulled after viral video alleging racist language
Waves of resentment over the viral video from Nick's Original Filet House (aka Nick's in the Sticks) exploded into review bombs that shuttered Nick's-related pages on at least two major crowd-source review sites. Yelp and Tripadvisor on Tuesday morning had shared messages that no new posts about Nick's would be accepted, for the time being. Over the weekend, a video surfaced showing a Nick's customer accusing a restaurant employee of using racist language. ...
Dave's Hot Chicken to open 1st Alabama location in Vestavia City Center
Yet another chicken restaurant is coming to Vestavia Hills. Dave’s Hot Chicken, based in Pasadena, California, plans to open a new restaurant in the Vestavia City Center in October, according to the leasing company for the City Center. The restaurant plans to open in a 3,600-square-foot space formerly occupied...
Pickens County back-to-school rally scheduled for Aug. 5
The "Just Be" Pickens County Back-to-School Rally will be held on Monday, Aug. 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be free booster seats for kids of at least four-years-old or 40 pounds. There will also be free items for students, including bookbags with school supplies such as pencils, highlighters, markers, notebooks and others.
Right in the Middle of Things: Centreville Field Office
Centreville, Ala. – It’s a fresh start of the Centreville Field Office in Bibb County, which recently moved from Market Street to 1055 Birmingham Road right off U.S. Highway 82, the main bypass through the town and neighboring Brent. With the move, the newer, more functional building was better able to match pace with an already talented staff. “This is a great upgrade for them,” said District 3A Manager Lamanda Thomas, praising the office camaraderie, organizational skills, and team atmosphere.
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced on Wednesday that applications are now being accepted for an new program designed to increase the number of doctors in the state. The Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program, established under...