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Man arrested for armed robbery after foot chase with police in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A man was arrested after police responded to a "robbery in progress" call in Birmingham early Saturday afternoon. The Birmingham Police Department said 26-year-old Quinton Shell was charged with first-degree robbery with a firearm. South Precinct officers were dispatched to the call in the 4600...
Even in Oklahoma, it is known the Alabama Crimson Tide is No. 1
The Oklahoma Sooners have a rich college football history. Many Oklahoma fans are convinced the Sooners are the greatest college football program of all time. This century the Sooners have failed to win nine games in a season just four times. Not even the Alabama Crimson Tide can match that consistency during the same 24-season period.
The position Alabama DC says ‘a lot’ of freshmen will play in season opener
Alabama football’s defensive coordinator, Kane Wommack revealed multiple freshmen should see snaps at cornerback against Western Kentucky. The Tide is looking for some dependability in 2024 at cornerback after losing Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry to the NFL. Many expect Domani Jackson to start at cornerback for Alabama with the opposite corner position up for grabs. The list of names battling for the spot includes Dashawn Jones, Zabien Brown, Jaylen Mbakwe, Jahlil Hurly and Zavier Mincey.
Gadsden targets some of its 'worst streets' in 2024 resurfacing plan
Some of Gadsden’s worst streets are about to get some attention. The City Council on Aug. 20 passed the 2024 street resurfacing project, accepting a bid of $822,347.35 from Vulcan Materials and Construction. ...
UPDATE: Fire off Rocky Ridge Road in Childersburg is a controlled burn, Coosa fire is not
CHILDERSURG, Ala. – Earlier today, Meteorologist Brett Adair reported a large fire off of Rocky Ridge Road in Childersburg. It looked quite ominous with billowing black smoke that could be seen all the way into Sylacauga. It was also concerning as the blaze looked to be quite close to high-tension power lines.
Man charged in kidnapping, killing Birmingham mother pleads not guilty
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of kidnapping and killing a mother of four has pleaded not guilty. Cedric Robertson is charged with capital murder in the death of Nakita Davidson. Monday he entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
Florence’s Stewart Cink gets his first PGA Tour Champions victory
Stewart Cink won the Ally Challenge going away on Sunday for his first PGA Tour Champions victory. An alumnus of Bradshaw High School in Florence, the 51-year-old Cink won his 10th start on the 50-and-older tour. He’s finished in the top 10 eight times. On Sunday, Cink carded a...
Statewide summit on truancy coming to Grandview Marriott
The Alabama State Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Montevallo, will host an Absenteeism and Truancy Summit on Sept. 4-5 at the Grandview Marriott on U.S. 280 in Birmingham. The two-day event is expected to draw educators, administrators, and experts from across the state. The event will...
An earthquake hit Northeast Alabama on Friday—did you feel it?
The U.S. Geographical Survey (USGS) confirmed a rarity over the weekend—an earthquake hitting Alabama. The quake struck near Section, Alabama before sunrise on Friday morning. Here’s what we know. 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Alabama. The quake struck central Section around 5:30 on Friday morning. It was a smaller...
High School Football ~ Week 0 ~ Gadsden City makes statement
Article portion courtesy of the Gadsden Times: https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/08/25/what-we-saw-in-ahsaa-week-0-of-gadsden-area-high-school-football/74822767007/. The Alabama high school football season has returned and after Week 0 there are plenty of things to break down around the Gadsden area. There was plenty of action starting Thursday with wins for Gadsden City, Geraldine and Spring Garden as Sardis,...
WQSB Radio Team of the Week…… The Gadsden City Titans!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Gadsden City Titan Football team! They are this year’s first WQSB-Dixie Designs High School Football Scoreboard Team of the Week!. The Titans will be awarded the Team of the Week Trophy and exclusive T-shirts some time this week. Don’t miss out—join WQSB radio every Friday night at 9pm for the WQSB High School Football Scoreboard to hear the latest updates and highlights. Way to go Titans!
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