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Calera Police credit new gear for helping end high speed pursuit and recover stolen car
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera Police are celebrating a new piece of police equipment that helped them end a police chase on Thursday and keep their officers safe in the process. It is a remote spike strip deployment device called “Night Hawk.” It looks like a really large brief case...
Calera Police ramp up security at high school football games
Calera Police Department installed preventative safety measures for Calera High School football games this Fall. Chief David Hyche said they observed hundreds of students at the Calera practice game congregating in areas where the game was not visible. Before the first regular home game of the season Calera police installed...
UAB pharmacy expert warns of kids getting hands on pills
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Parents that rely on prescription medicine are urged to keep a watchful eye on their kids. Each year, about 60,000 emergency department visits are made after kids under 6-years-old unexpectedly take pills without an adult. Mike James, an Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer at UAB, says there...
Robbery suspect in custody after firing shot during Birmingham chase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A man is in custody after police say he fired a gun during a foot chase in Birmingham's Avon Park area. At around 12:45 p.m. officers went to investigate a call about a robbery in progress around 13th Avenue North and 46th Street. They were told...
André Holland Comes Home to Alabama for Exhibiting Forgiveness Screening at Sidewalk Film Festival
André Holland grew up just outside Birmingham, Alabama and got his first acting experience on the storied city’s many stages. On Friday, he returned to one of Birmingham’s biggest for a screening of Exhibiting Forgiveness, the opening night film of the Sidewalk Film Festival, alongside its writer and director, Titus Kaphar.
Three Charged In Livestreamed Murder Of Young Mother
Asia Alyce Poole's fatal shooting was livestreamed on Facebook. Three people have finally been charged in relation to the killing of Asia Alyce Poole, who was fatally shot at a Birmingham, Alabama, apartment complex. The incident was streamed live on Facebook. Justin Jamond Hendrix, 20, and Taylor McCloud, 22 have...
Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School posted five takeaways in its season opener against Holy Spirit Catholic School to take it 30-12 on the road on Aug. 23. The Red Devils forced four fumbles and one interception out of Holy Spirit, including three in the second half that boosted Verbena down the […] The post Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Panthers tamed on the road at St. Clair County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Jemison High School ushered in a new era for its football program on Aug. 23, but were downed 44-8 by St. Clair County High School on the road. St. Clair pounced on the Panthers from the start, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Jemison had some miscues in […] The post Panthers tamed on the road at St. Clair County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
JC bests Gardendale to win first game of the year
MADISON – The stadium on Celtic Drive was bathed in sky blue on Friday night as the James Clemens Jets held off Gardendale 17-10 in the season opener. The fans filled the stands well before the kickoff to celebrate the seniors with their parents on the field. A warm...
'They're almost in tears sometimes': Fairfield store ends food desert, but faces challenges
FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Carver Jones Market opened three weeks ago in downtown Fairfield, filling a void left by Walmart’s closure years ago. “It’s the people saying, ‘We need a grocery store,’” said James Harris, the owner of Carver Jones Market. “We want a grocery store. Fairfield, let’s be honest. If it works here, works anywhere.”
McAdory Edges Pleasant Grove 38-35 in West Jefferson Rivalry Renewal
PLEASANT GROVE, AL – Head coach Aryvia Holmes’ McAdory Yellow Jackets edged Class 4A power Pleasant Grove with a 38-35 victory in the first meeting between the western Jefferson County programs since 2013 . The season opening victory extends the Yellow Jackets’ record to 21-2 over the Spartans in a series that dates back to 1971.
Patriots make return to gridiron, upended by First Assembly
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton Christian Academy’s football team marked a special day for the school as it took the field for the first time since 2022 against First Assembly Christian School, falling 62-19 at home on Aug. 23. The Patriots return to Alabama Christian Athletics Association six-man football was a rocky one, […] The post Patriots make return to gridiron, upended by First Assembly appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Second AshFest to Bring 8 Hours of Music & Standup to Brewery Saturday
A festival in memory of a DCH nurse will return Saturday, bringing eight hours of music, stand-up comedy and more to Tuscaloosa's Druid City Brewing Company. AshFest first came to the brewery last year, organized by Tuscaloosa's Jimmy Mixon in memory of his late wife Ashley Mixon, a second-career nurse.
Three arrested in deadly shooting captured in Facebook videos, Alabama police say
Alabama police have arrested three people in connection with a deadly, apartment complex shooting that was captured and live streamed Facebook videos. Birmingham police said they arrested the following in connection with the killing of Asia Poole on Tuesday:. Ja’Niyah Hendrix, (19), of Birmingham, Alabama. Auto Theft ($30,000 Bond).
Birmingham Police celebrates largest graduating Academy class since 2020
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 18 students graduated from the Birmingham Police Academy Friday. The class was so big BPD moved the event to Bill Harris Arena. The graduating class is also the department’s largest since April of 2020. “I decided to take this path because I do love my...
City Mourns Friday Death of “Tuscaloosa’s Doctor” Ramesh Peramsetty
City leaders, his staff and patients across the area are mourning the Friday afternoon death of "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," Ramesh Peramsetty. Peramsetty was the well-known founder and medical director of a group of local medical officers operating as the Crimson Network, including Alabama Family Medical Care, both Crimson Care locations, Crimson Village and the Tuscaloosa Weight Loss Center.
College football's most talented team is the Alabama Crimson Tide
No one likes to hear 'I told you so', so consider this post as a statement not just from me, but from many Alabama Crimson Tide fans. For months, we've said what 247Sports has now proved; the 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide is college football's most talented team. Going back to...
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