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52-year-old man killed in Birmingham shooting
Birmingham, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide in the 800 Block of Jasper Road. Just after 1:30 a.m. police responded to Shot Spotter notification of 10 rounds of gunfire. At 1:51 a.m. that call was updated to person shot. When police arrived, they found 52-year-old Maurice...
Why this communications pro + soccer mom loves working at United Way
Birmingham-born Candace O’Neil loves painting and has worked in communications roles in several different sectors, but the mission focus of nonprofits holds a special place in her heart. She currently serves as the Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA). We sat down with...
Trussville Racquet Club continues success, raises awareness
TRUSSVILLE – Success in high school sports is the norm in Trussville, but adult tennis is quietly one of the more successful things going on in our beloved city. The Trussville Raquet Club has a team of men who have won the past three state championships, a ladies’ team who have won this past year’s state championship, and a 75-year-old man who is known around the world for his success on the court in Marc Anthony.
Family grieving second quadruple homicide five months later
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mary Holmes is grieving the loss of her nephew, 39-year-old Stevie McGhee, who was shot and killed outside a family member’s birthday party Saturday night on 27th Street North. McGhee was one of four, including 56-year-old Angela Weatherspoon, 42-year-old Markeshia Gettings, and 24-year-old Larandus Anderson...
Echo Highland park resident reacts to Birmingham triple homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A woman who lives in Echo Highlands park says the shooting in her neighborhood over the weekend that killed three people has traumatized her. She says it’s also disappointing because she thinks it could have been prevented. Patricia Dailey told WBRC she thinks it’s unacceptable...
Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Special to the Advance Today marks the first day of voting for the 11th Annual America’s Best- Looking Cruiser Contest and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) needs your vote! Each year, ALEA joins fellow highway patrol and state police agencies across the nation vying for the top spot in the American Association of State […] The post Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Alabama’s School Tax Holiday is this weekend. Here’s what you should know.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Students and parents will soon be able to save money while back-to-school shopping as Alabama’s School Tax Holiday approaches. The tax holiday is 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, according to a press release. During the tax holiday, students and families can purchase these […]
Birmingham communities call for justice in recent homicide cases
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The family of 5-year-old Landyn Brooks is making funeral arrangements for him and his mother, both among seven people killed over the weekend in Birmingham. Loved ones gathered for a balloon release Monday night to honor Landyn and his mother Arkia Berry. “This is not supposed to happen in life. Your […]
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Each afternoon offers a chance for much needed rainfall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off mild and muggy with overcast skies after Monday’s storms. We will see similar conditions unfold again today throughout the afternoon and evening. So if you didn’t get rain yesterday there will be a chance this afternoon and also tomorrow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low […]
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...
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
Local US Transplant Games Participants Win Big
Several local athletes traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, last week for the 2024 Transplant Games of America, a biennial Olympic-style event promoting organ donation and celebrating second chances at life. “It's such a great event, lots of emotion, but lots of very warm feelings,” stated Team Alleghenies member, Jim Uhrig.
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