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Alabama United States attorney announces resignation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross has announced his resignation effective August 24, 2024. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Mr. Ross, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the Duke University School of Law,...
Madison schools exceed 13K students this year
Madison City Schools’ student population is growing. It's revenues are not, at least not fast enough. The school system’s superintendent, Ed Nichols, addressed a room full of businesspeople, government leaders and educators at the annual Back-to-School Breakfast last week and discussed some of the system’s successes and challenges.
Long Snapper Tim Coleman Leaves His Mark Across The Country
MADISON- The whirlwind travels of James Clemens football player Tim Coleman will continue through his senior season and beyond as the talented center/long snapper for the Jets has been selected to play in the annual Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 27, 2025 in Tampa Fla. If that wasn’t enough, Coleman was also selected as one of two permanent captains of the Jets for the 2024 season.
'Pathfinder' hoisted back into place at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A nearly 50-year-old mockup that was part of the space shuttle development project is being reassembled for display at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Two huge cranes lifted the "Pathfinder" orbiter model back into place as part of the full shuttle assembly outside the Huntsville museum.
Region title, becoming 'best version' of Tigers on list of goals for Red Bay in 2024
The Red Bay Tigers, coming off back-to-back early, first round exits in the playoffs, are aiming to get over the postseason hump this campaign. The Tigers are entering their fourth season under head coach Heath Childers, who has improved the team from 2-7 his first year but been stuck on 6-5 in the last two.
Former first-round pick, Alabama OT Alex Leatherwood waived by Los Angeles Chargers
A tumultuous NFL career continues to trend in the wrong direction for former Alabama offensive tackle and first-round draft pick Alex Leatherwood. On Tuesday, Leatherwood was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers. Since entering the league in 2021, Leatherwood has played for four different teams. He was drafted by the...
Fultondale residents reject tax increase to fund fire department, community center
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents in the city of Fultondale overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to increase their property taxes. According to results provided by the city, 679 folks voted in Tuesday’s referendum. The final tally showed 190 (28%) were for, 489 (72%) were against. Funds from the property tax...
Zoning regulations for unincorporated Shelby County voted down despite concerns around men’s prison transitional program
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Shelby County voters took part in a special election to decide zoning regulations for some unincorporated parts of the county near Harpersville and Vincent. Election results report that 58.29% of voters voted against zoning regulations and 41.21% voted for the regulations. There was also one undervote cast, where a ballot […]
DGI brings home multiple Main Street Alabama awards; Ford honored as Main Street Hero
Downtown Gadsden Inc. brought home five awards from Main Street Alabama’s 11th annual Awards of Excellence banquet held Aug. 15 in Monroeville. The banquet recognizes individuals and projects that made significant contributions to their communities.Gadsden honorees were: ...
Vasa Announces Run for Birmingham Council’s District 3, Kick-Starts Municipal Election Season 2025
One day short of a year before the municipal election, Josh Vasa on Tuesday announced his campaign to seek the District 3 seat on the Birmingham City Council. A crowd that appeared to fill the Clubhouse on Highland wore campaign buttons and T-shirts. They seemed eager to start shaking hands and knocking on doors.
Nonprofit Picks Up Tab as Shoppers Get $55 Worth of Free Groceries in Fairfield
Charles and Maryland Voltz were among several dozen residents who stood in line Tuesday morning for $55 worth of free groceries from Carver Jones Market, a recently opened and Black-owned business in Fairfield. The couple said they have lived in nearby Belwood for nearly 42 years and it feels “wonderful...
‘You Know That I Love You, and Want to Spend the Rest of My Life With You, Right?’
Met: Fall 2010, at a Kappa party near Alabama A&M University’s campus in Huntsville. Brittany was beginning her sophomore year, and Joseph was beginning his senior year. They did not formally meet that night, but Brittany thought Joseph was attractive and “went on a search” to inquire about him through his line brother, who then passed along her number to Joseph. When Joseph called, “We talked for hours,” said Brittany.
'There's no reason why we have to live like this': Birmingham residents demand sidewalk repairs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gwendolyn Webb lives in District 4 of Birmingham and says the condition of her neighborhood is hazardous for all ages. “There is no reason why we should have to live like this. Children can fall into sewers anywhere. Why? Because the sewer covers are missing,” stated Webb.
City of Gadsden planning for the ultimate golfing experience
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Gadsden is panning a nighttime golfing experience as it lights nine holes at the Twin Bridges Golf Course. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford says they’ve already received calls for corporate events for this new nighttime golf experience. Part of the Gadsden Grow Plan,...
City of Birmingham suing motel owner, says property is a ‘public nuisance’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham is suing a motel owner saying the property is a public nuisance. In a complaint filed on August 15, the city accused the Relax Inn on 1st Avenue North in Woodlawn of affecting the surrounding area. Last week, a man wanted for...
San Francisco 49ers unexpectedly cut bait on 2023 third round pick and former Alabama Crimson Tide star
One of the bright spots of the 2021 and 2022 Alabama Crimson Tide was the development of tight end Cameron Latu. Latu blossomed into an effective and efficient playmaker at Alabama, earning his spot as a third-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. But one year later, the San Francisco 49ers ...
Alabama 5-Star commit reconfirms his commitment
The rumors continue to circulate in the recruiting world, and Caleb Cunningham keeps shutting them down. The Alabama commit is reportedly expected to visit Ole Miss this weekend. This has some wondering if he will flip his commitment. Cunningham responded to those rumors via X. He posted the elephant emojis...
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