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Slain Alabama ‘coach, mentor, community leader’ leaves behind 15 children
The children of a man shot to death in Talladega County two weeks ago are asking for help with their father’s burial. Michael Wells, 45, was killed on Aug. 15 near his Sylacauga home. He left behind 15 children. “This GoFundMe will be to help pay for his funeral...
Birmingham Police searching for missing 11-year-old girl
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The Birmingham Police Department is looking for a missing 11-year-old girl. Khaliyah Taylor was last seen around 3 pm, on Thursday, August 29 in the West End Neighborhood in Birmingham. The girl is believed to be wearing blue jogging pants, a pink jacket, and pink...
Alexander City under state of emergency due to storm damage
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (WSFA) - Storms ravaged Alexander City Thursday afternoon, leaving a lot of damage and prompting a state of emergency for the city. City officials say the phone lines are currently down, including 911. Crews are working to restore phone service, as well as cleared roadways. Numerous power...
UAB starts season strong with 41-3 win over Alcorn State
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Video above: Trent Dilfer speaks ahead of UAB's season opener. UAB's second season under head coach Trent Dilfer kicked off Thursday night as the Blazers battled the Braves, beating Alcorn State at Protective Stadium 41-3 Before the game, the team stopped by Vulcan Park, where Birmingham...
Trussville, Oneonta man competing for title of ‘Fittest on Earth’ in Masters CrossFit Games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two local athletes are competing in the CrossFit Games – Masters Division happening Thursday through Sunday at the BJCC. Adam Vinson from CrossFit Oneonta is competing in the 35-39 age group. Vinson qualified in the top 40 out of 37,639 registrants worldwide in his age...
Casino contractor in Wetumpka to lay off over 60 employees
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - Some changes at Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka are impacting jobs. According to the Alabama Warn list, The Services Companies, a company that provides staffing and specialty cleaning services for the casino, is laying off 63 people who work there. The Services Companies told WSFA 12...
6-foot-9 JUCO TE expected for Alabama season opener
The guest list for Alabama's season opener against Western Kentucky on Saturday continues to grow. Bama247 has learned of another expected visitor on Thursday night and shares the latest intel!. GUEST LIST: Running list of expected visitors for season opener vs. WKU.
Public invited to attend 9/11 memorial stair climb at University of Alabama
A 9/11 memorial event in Tuscaloosa will be open to the public for the first time this year. The Tuscaloosa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, which originated in 2018, will be held Sept. 11 at Coleman Coliseum. More: University of Alabama professor says mental illness, not martyrdom, drives many suicide attackers ...
Alabama wide receiver has emerged as an “enforcer” on offense
The University of Alabama had an underrated wide receiver in the Nick Saban era that personified toughness. He walked around with a sledge hammer, intimidating opponents in pregame. This individual was a playmaker in space, savvy route runner, good speed, reliable hands, but he enjoyed blocking for others more than scoring. He loved getting into the end zone, but punishing opposition to help his teammates score made him unselfish. ArDarius Stewart, a former three-time Southeastern Conference (2014-16) and 2015 College Football Playoff National Champion, is that player. He prided himself on being an enforcer at receiver. It has been eight years since the Tide had a player like Stewart, but does it have a new enforcer?
Former Alabama defender named one of the most surprising NFL cuts on final roster cutdown day
The Alabama Crimson Tide produced 10 selections in the 2023 NFL Draft, tying for the highest mark in the country. Unfortunately, one year later, one of those picks was released prematurely. The Las Vegas Raiders cut 2023 third-round pick Byron Young from their 53-man roster just one year after ...
Much-needed stormy weather expected through Labor Day Weekend
Tonight: mostly cloudy and muggy with a few showers. Lows will be in the lower 70s to middle 70s. Tomorrow: An area of high pressure will continue moving northeast and weakening. This will allow a cold front to move toward Alabama from the northwest, and an upper-level low to sit over Louisiana/Texas. It will be […]
Hot Conditions Expected in West Alabama + Concerning Heat Indices
Today, Thursday, August 29, there is a concern about heat index values reaching as high as 107 for West Alabama. Please remember that these types of temperatures and conditions, like high humidity, could cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory” from 10 a.m....
Shootout in Birmingham’s Tom Brown Village injures 2 women who were innocent bystanders
Shots rang out in Birmingham’s Tom Brown Village public housing community, leaving two women injured. The shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday near 41st Street and Fifth Court North. Police said four people got into a shootout with each other. A woman was driving her white sedan along...
Defendants in Chelsea High School wrongful death case ask judge to dismiss case
The Shelby County Board of Education says it has no responsibility for the death of a Chelsea High School student whose parents allege bullying contributed to his suicide. The Shelby County school board - and the school system employees who are being sued by Gloria and Jeremy McQueen - asked a judge to dismiss the case last week.
Former UMWA employee indicted on federal charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A grand jury has returned a federal indictment against a former United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) employee. Jerry Gale Kerns is charged with destruction of property by means of an explosive device. He is accused of using an explosive to damage a methane gas pipeline on Warrior Met Coal property on March 23, 2022. At the time miners had been on strike for almost a year. After the explosion, Warrior Met Coal linked it to the on-going labor dispute.
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