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Books not Bullets program connects law enforcement with young students in community
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham are partnering together to launch a new initiative called “Books not Bullets” to connect with younger students in the community. Deputies with the JCSO will now be equipped with books in...
Prosecutors seek 3-year sentence for lawmaker’s assistant in Birmingham kickback scheme
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a longtime Alabama legislator’s assistant to three years of imprisonment for her role in a kickback scheme involving her boss and another lawmaker. “Perhaps, after learning of this sentence, the next legislative assistant faced with the decision of conspiring to commit...
Election day in Birmingham: Polls open in race to replace John Rogers
Voters in parts of Birmingham and Jefferson County will go to the polls today to pick who will replace longtime Alabama Rep. John Rogers. Polls are open from 7 am. to 7 p.m. Kelvin Datcher and Frank Woodson, both Democrats, are seeking the House District 52 seat. The district will...
UPDATE: City provides more details on impact of Jefferson County sewer project
The city of Homewood has provided more details about the impact of the Jefferson County sewer project that began in the Hollywood neighborhood on July 10. The project is part of County efforts to upsize and repair pipes throughout Mountain Brook, Homewood and Birmingham. Updates are as follows:. There will...
Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway discusses new TV series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the weekend, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office launched a YouTube show that can also be watched on CBS 42. The first episode of “Jefferson County Cam Watch” aired Saturday and is available to watch online. Viewers get to hear the personal stories of the deputies and see a firsthand view of […]
More than two dozen people shot in Jefferson County in five days
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than two dozen people have been shot in Jefferson County since last Wednesday. Fourteen of the victims were shot at an event center on Birmingham’s 27th Street North Saturday night. Of those four victims who died, three of them were related, WVTM told. Markeisha...
Haute Pink Fashion Show to be held at Red Mountain Theatre
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is hosting its fourth annual “Haute Pink Fashion Show” on Oct. 17. The fashion show will be at The Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus. Tickets to the event are $100 and can be purchased here. The fee includes two drink tickets as well as hors d’oeuvres […]
New seafood restaurant, Magnolia Point, now open in Southside
Today, Magnolia Point—a new seafood restaurant created by Pihakis Restaurant Group and local developer Michael Mouron—officially opened its doors to the public. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Magnolia Point, including its menu, hours and more. Magnolia Point now open in Southside. In 2021,...
T.C. Taylor preparing for competitive SWAC in second year at JSU
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - For the second year, T.C. Taylor was in Birmingham representing Jackson State at SWAC Media Day as head coach of the Tigers. In Taylor’s first season as head coach at JSU, the Tigers finished 7-4 and 5-3 in the SWAC, good for a tie for second place in the SWAC East.
Demetri's gets a facelift
Demetri's has reopened after giving the front of their Downtown Homewood building a facelift. The local favorite, located at 1901 28th Avenue South, has been serving up mouthwatering plates of barbeque in the Birmingham area for over 50 years. They have been at their current location since 1973, which is...
Repo man wounded when nearly 2 dozens shots fired at him while on the job in Birmingham
A man repossessing a vehicle was followed and fired upon in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The repo man was shot, but not seriously injured. South Precinct officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a Shot Spotter alert at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. They arrived to find at...
Trussville’s Jeremy Tuggle named Birmingham City President of Bryant Bank
TRUSSVILLE — Bryant Bank Trussville President Jeremy Tuggle has been promoted to Birmingham City President and will oversee all seven Bryant Banks in the metro Birmingham area, according to a statement from the bank. Tuggle has been with the bank for 21 years, serving the last several in Trussville...
Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule
After dominating on the ice last season, the SPHL defending regular season champions, the Birmingham Bulls, have announced their triumphant return for Friday, Oct. 18 with an opening night showdown against their in-state rival, the Hunstville Havoc. The post Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Oak Mountain’s John Shoemaker takes boys North-South race, Briarwood’s Mary Grace Parker finishes second
It was a big day for Shelby County cross-country runners as they showed why they are among the best in the state with their performances at North-South All-Star week. The post Oak Mountain’s John Shoemaker takes boys North-South race, Briarwood’s Mary Grace Parker finishes second appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham VA hosting event to promote PACT Act benefits
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham VA is inviting veterans and their families to the Summer VetFest PACT Act Open House on July 18. The event aims to inform veterans of the benefits associated with the PACT Act, which was signed into law in August 2022. The act marks one of the largest expansions in […]
Birmingham activists hosting National John Lewis Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Transformative Justice Coalition and Young Progressive Black Council of Alabama will host a John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action event on Wednesday, July 17. During the event, they will call on Congress to pass legislation to protect the freedom to vote, end gerrymandering and get money out of […]
Woodfin, holding AR-15, promises to ‘turn up the heat’ after Birmingham crime spree: ‘That’s a death machine’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin handled an AR-15 rifle and a Micro Draco handgun in his report to the city council this morning, promising to ‘turn up the heat’ on criminals after a weekend homicide spree in the city. “This feels and looks like a military weapon for me,”...
Man convicted of murder gets 40 years for deadly gunfire exchange in Birmingham’s Southtown
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in the 2020 shooting death of another man in during an exchange of gunfire in Birmingham’s Southtown community. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett sentenced Montrel Austin to 40 years in prison for the slaying of 23-year-old Emilio Elliott Jr. Austin...
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