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Fairfield group making the city ‘unrecognizable’ through multimillion dollar redevelopment
On Wednesday not only will Fairfield see the opening of its first grocery store since 2016, but a local private organization will announce a multimillion-dollar development plan for downtown. The new Carver Jones Market will be the first grocery store Fairfield has had since the Walmart Supercenter closed eight years...
‘Rare’ Huntsville basketball group sees three players commit to Division I programs in July
Christian Schweers knew almost immediately that his 2025 class would be something special. Just hours into accepting the head job at Huntsville, he remembers meeting a few members of the class when they were 10 or 11 years old at a dinner in Decatur hosted by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Florence man charged in Cloverdale drug bust
A Florence man faces several drug charges after authorities searched a residence on the 3100 block of County Road 10 in Cloverdale on July 26. The Lauderdale County Drug Task Force says they obtained a warrant due to the drug dealing activities of one of the people living in the residence.
Graymont School property to be redeveloped into affordable housing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - More housing options are coming to the Smithfield community. The Birmingham City Council approved a ground lease agreement Tuesday to repurpose the former Graymont School property on 8th Avenue West into affordable housing for seniors. The mayor and the developers spoke in front of the city...
Falkville woman arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Falkville woman was arrested on several drug charges following a traffic stop on Tuesday. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy pulled Sherry Painter over on Highway 31 near W. Lacon Road for moving violations. During the traffic stop, deputies said they...
'A homecoming of sorts;' Chris Foster returns to Brookwood, this time as head football coach
In 2004, when Chris Foster graduated from Brookwood High School, unbeknownst to him he'd be returning to his alma mater two decades later — this time as head football coach. In January, Foster was officially welcomed back to the Brookwood community when he was announced as the 33rd head coach in program history. Foster replaces former coach Mike Bramblett at the helm of the Panthers program. ...
City of Birmingham celebrates 100-year legacies of 3 Black Greek organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is honoring the centennial anniversaries of three Black Greek letter organizations. Three Legacies, One Century is a photo exhibition of the histories of three groups and their service to the city. The Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi […]
Alabama surgery center facility sells for $6.81M
An outpatient surgery facility in Gardendale, Ala., has sold for $6.81 million, according to a July 25 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. The Gardendale Surgery Center property is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Health, which acquired the practice in 2015. The 15,196-square-foot building offers gastroenterology, orthopedic and general surgery services.
DCH Regional Medical Center to use drone technology to wash windows
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A cool story in Tuscaloosa. DCH Regional Medical Center typically uses humans to wash its exterior windows at the hospital and medical tower, but not anymore. They will use drones. It’s the marvel of technology. The type of drone that will be used is not your...
Alabama animal group offering spay, neuter deals this summer
IRONDALE, Ala (WIAT) — Until the end of August, qualifying families can get their pets spayed or neutered for a discounted price at the Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic. According to the group’s Facebook page, qualifying households can get up to three pets spayed or neutered for $25 per pet. In order to be eligible for this […]
Mountain Brook Schools welcome 48 news teachers at the annual New Teachers Institute
Over a four-day stretch in late July, Mountain Brook Schools welcomed 48 new teachers to the district with the annual New Teacher Institute. The institute allows all new teachers to come together and learn about the district’s purpose statement, “providing an effective, challenging, and engaging education for every one of our students.”
Future Grandview freestanding ER in Hoover to fill void
Matt Frederick, firefighter and EMT, left, and Jay Wheeler, a fire medic, with the Trussville Fire and Rescue Service tour the major trauma room at the Grandview Medical Center freestanding emergency department following a ribbon cutting ceremony in April 2023. Grandview plans to open a second freestanding emergency department at 2137 Valleydale Road near Interstate 65.
Former Alabama football standout Trent Richardson joining Hoover Buccaneers coaching staff
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — A staple of the Saban-era Crimson Tide will now be helping the next generation of football players at Hoover High School. On Tuesday, the school announced that Trent Richardson, a running back for the University of Alabama football team from 2009 to 2011, would be joining the coaching staff for the […]