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Man shot Thursday morning in Birmingham motel parking lot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is in the hospital after being shot in the parking lot of a Birmingham motel Thursday morning. Police said they received the call of a shooting at the Motel 8 Inn at 5000 1st Avenue North at 2:30 a.m. When they arrived, police say...
The Worship Center in Birmingham hosting back-to-school event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Worship Center Christian Church is inviting students of all ages for a back-to-school celebration. They will be giving away 500 backpacks, interactive games, complimentary haircuts and more. The event will be held on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 100 Derby Parkway. The event is free to the […]
New owner shares plans for The Grocery Brewpub in Homewood
With 24 rotating taps, a menu full of pub-style food, games and pool tables (free on Sundays!), The Grocery Brewpub has been a popular hangout in Homewood since it opened in 2019. We spoke with The Grocery’s new owner, Peyton Walker, to learn more about his plans for Homewood’s first...
New Alabama restaurant celebrates ‘Birmingham’s Batman’
For those who haven’t eaten at Magnolia Point, the new restaurant in a 90-year-old building on Birmingham’s Southside, Saturday may be your day to check it out. That’s when the restaurant -- which boasts a billboard-sized mural of the late Willie J. Perry, the everyday hero known as “Birmingham’s Batman” -- will celebrate Willie Perry Day with a special menu and cocktail in his honor.
Jacksonville homeowners ask for urgency as city plans flooding solutions
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — People living in some Jacksonville neighborhoods continue to have issues with flooding. It's happening in the Cotton Creek and Eagles Landing subdivisions. "Almost every time we have a hard rain, it’s like a river running through there," said Tim King. "I'm worried about it reaching...
Birmingham closes Don Hawkins Recreational Center until further notice
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Park and Recreation Board has announced that the Don Hawkins Recreational Center will be closed until further notice. Officials with the city of Birmingham say the facility is closing temporarily because the roof is old and needs repairing and/or replacing. The city plans to...
Montgomery woman charged with capital murder in connection to HSV shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Police Department has arrested a Montgomery woman on a capital murder charge. Officials arrested 20-year-old Alazia Na’Riya Latrice Harris for the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Naji Wiggins in the early morning hours of July 20. Officers responded to Spool Lane and found Wiggins...
OHS student trained for a future in economic and community development
OPELIKA — Hayley Ponds, a rising senior at Opelika High School, was one of 25 high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place on the historic Huntingdon College campus in Montgomery. The program, sponsored by the Huntingdon College Presidential Scholars Program and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, was designed to introduce young Alabama citizens to the importance of economic and community development in cities and the state.
Branch Books now open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer. Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened their first location, in Hartselle, five years ago. The idea for opening the second location came after some of their Hartselle customers told them they were sad a bookstore in Cullman was closing.
Olympian Reita Clanton of Opelika assistant coach for inaugural team
OPELIKA — While Reita Clanton didn’t have the opportunity to participate in organized sports growing up in Opelika, and never heard of team handball until she was 22 years old, she was part of the 1984 USA Women’s Olympic Handball Team. She was also an Olympic coach in 1996 for the USA Women’s Handball team. Currently, Clanton is an assistant coach for the inaugural USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team, which was formed in Auburn this summer, with Dr. Ford Dyke as the head coach.
Potential growth for Tuscaloosa National Airport
The City of Tuscaloosa is one step closer to building a new terminal at the Tuscaloosa National Airport. This after the city council unanimously voted to approve applying for the Airport Terminal Grant Program, Monday night. Council President Kip Tyner said it's important for visitors to see something that looks...
Crimestoppers: Man steals credit card and purchases gift card over $500 at Huntsville Walmart
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On average, about 68 cameras watch you every time you step inside a Walmart. Even still - many think it’s an ideal location to steal from or use stolen debit cards to steal from others. Angle after angle, Walmart has you covered, including one man...
Check out these cool August events in the Huntsville area
When: August 9-18 Where: Various locations. We cannot mention August events and not mention the Paris Olympics or our monthly food truck rally. And these are a combined event this month!. When: Aug. 3 5PM-9PM Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. 3. Lainey Wilson. One...
Mountain Brook teen named second alternate in Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County 2025
On July 20, Lula Comer, a senior at Mountain Brook High School, competed for the role of Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County 2025. Comer was named a second alternate during the program held at John Carroll Catholic High School. She was also selected as the Overall Talent Winner, with her talent being contemporary dance.
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