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Metal cups among items newly prohibited in Tuscaloosa County schools
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Students attending Tuscaloosa County Schools can expect some new changes when classes get underway in August. Every county high school and middle school will have weapon detection systems installed to keep students, teachers and administrators safe. Jennifer Teffs lives in Lakeview and has children who attend Brookwood high and […]
Birmingham metro’s 6th Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover
Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover’s Riverchase Plaza. The popular seafood joint moved into the former Falafel Cafe space in mid-June. The new location is Boston Fish Supreme’s sixth in the Birmingham metro area. A spokesperson at the Boston Fish Supreme in Hoover told Bham Now that...
Winn-Dixie on Morgan Road slated to close, convert to ALDI format
The Winn-Dixie store off Morgan Road, just outside western Hoover at Interstate 459 Exit 6, is slated to close Aug. 18 and be converted into an ALDI store in about six months, a manager at the store said. All of the Winn-Dixie employees will be let go and have to...
"It's a public health crisis." Mayor Woodfin presents AR-15 at Birmingham city council
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — As the city of Birmingham continues to process one of the most violent days in a quarter century, Birmingham city Mayor Randall Woodfin gave a sobering view at the types of weapons being taken off Birmingham city streets. These are high powered rifles, and modified...
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...
Shooting during vehicle repossession at Birmingham gas station leaves one injured
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — A shooting has happened during a repossession at a Birmingham gas station. At approximately 1:20 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter notification near 50th St. and Richard Arlington Junior Blvd., North. On arrival, they observed shell casings on the ground at that location.
First students tapped for new work-based machining program at Gadsden State
The first 14 students have been selected for Gadsden State Community College's new Consortium of Machining Education Training. A signing event was held July 9 at the college's Beck Conference Center, according to a news release, for the hybrid work-based apprenticeship program that will allow students to earn at least $15 per hour from an employer during five semesters of training. ...
Jacksonville State breaks ground on Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts
Jacksonville State University broke ground on the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday. This $41.3 million development is partially funded by a $15-million state grant. Campus leaders say dedicating the building to Jax State alumni Randy Owen feels like the perfect fit. "He believes in what we are...
Free Day at Calhoun County Landfill
Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Landfill will host its next Free Disposal Day this Saturday, July 20th, from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. This community event, sponsored by the Calhoun County Commissioners, provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of various items at no cost. Located at 3625 Morrisville Road, the landfill will accept […] The post Free Day at Calhoun County Landfill appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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 […]
Homicide investigation underway after deadly shooting in Alexander City
ALEX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – A homicide investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Alexander City Monday night, July 15. Investigators say police officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Washington Street at 9:40 p.m. in response to a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they found 40-year-old Stephen Huntley suffering from […]
Wanted Adamsville man faces multiple charges after police chase in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala.–An Adamsville man now faces multiple drug charges after he was arrested following a pursuit with police along Interstate 20, according to the Leeds Police Department. On July 8, officers with Leeds PD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Parkway Drive and Rex Lake Road for...
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...
Miss Alabama 2024 is an Auburn fan: ‘I just fell in love with the community’
The new Miss Alabama looks great in orange and blue. But that’s not why Abbie Stockard is an enthusiastic fan of Auburn University. Stockard, 21, has plenty of reasons to love the college she attends, from its nursing program to its friendly atmosphere to its furry mascot. The Birmingham...
Remembering Conner Owen, Ashville football player who always had a smile on his face
Ashville High School's Conner Owen has been remembered as a kid who always had a smile on his face since his tragic death last month. Owen died after hitting his head while swimming at a friend's house in Ashville on June 20. He was 17 and was getting ready to go into his junior year at the high school. Owen played football, baseball and wrestled for the Bulldogs. ...
Birmingham Provides Self-Care Tips During Mental Health Awareness Fair
Take care of yourself. That was one clear and important message during the City of Birmingham’s third annual Mental Health Awareness Day last Friday, in partnership with Nurture of Alabama, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization that provides support and counseling services. Crystal Mullen Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and...
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...
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