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Birmingham area gentlemen’s club catches fire Wednesday morning
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Firefighters are working Wednesday morning to put out a fire at a Birmingham gentlemen’s club. Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) crews were dispatched to Club Volcano on 19th Street Ensley at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officials say that, as of 6:30 a.m., the fire is...
Heat advisory issued for Southeast Alabama until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 8:20 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
Two Lawrence County men arrested after alleged shootout
LAWRENCE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Two Lawrence County men are behind bars after authorities say they were involved in a gunfight at an apartment complex in North Courtland Tuesday. Court records state Texas Shelby and Brandon Webb began shooting at each other with handguns when a passerby almost got caught in the crossfire.
Mix of Sunny Days and Rain Showers Ahead
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Man charged after father, 12-year-old son shot in west Birmingham on Mother’s Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a father and his 12-year-old son in west Birmingham, police say. The shooting incident occurred around 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024 in the 1500 block of Cullman Avenue. When Birmingham Police arrived at...
‘Wake Up Destinee’: 11-year-old recovering following UTV accident with sister
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An 11-year-old girl is recovering in the Pediatric ICU at Children’s of Alabama after she and her sister were injured in a utility task vehicle (UTV) accident on Friday. Destinee Sides underwent surgery Tuesday and her dad Stephen Sides says it all went smooth. Now,...
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Auburn manufacturer lays off 38 employees
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn manufacturer recently downsized its workforce, attributing the move to fluctuations in production demand. Briggs & Stratton, located in Auburn Technology Park, said in a statement that 38 full-time hourly employees were impacted by the decision. “We are entering a slower demand period, producing less...
List of fireworks shows and other Independence Day events
There are plenty of events taking place to celebrate Independence Day in our area. Here’s a list of local celebrations. Here are two events happening on Wednesday, July 3:. Enter on Lawrence Street for all events. Clear bag policy and security. OPELIKA. 7:15PM Parachute team at Opelika High School.
Weather Aware for dangerous heat on the 4th of July, Very stormy on Friday
Weather Aware Through Thursday Evening for Heat 4th of July: Thursday will stay hot and humid, but we will have a better chance for scattered storms during the afternoon and early evening. High temperatures will be in the middle 90s and the heat index of 105-110°. The storms should end in time for the Fireworks […]
Alabama Department of Education targeted in cyberattack
Alabama State Schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said Wednesday that the Alabama State Department of Education’s computer systems had been breached last month, and that students and employees of the department may have been affected. Speaking at a press conference in Montgomery, Mackey said the breach took place on June 17. According to Mackey, the department’s […] The post Alabama Department of Education targeted in cyberattack appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Alabama man at Mississippi bar
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Waynesboro police made a second arrest in the shooting death of a 24-year-old Alabama man. Richard Mayfield, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, July 2. Waynesboro police said Richard Mayfield has been charged with accessory after the fact, and his bond was set at $500,000. Investigators said Richard Mayfield is the […]
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for fallen Huntsville firefighter’s family
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A New York-based foundation recently gifted the family of a fallen Huntsville firefighter a mortgage-free home. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is an organization dedicated to supporting and assisting families of both law enforcement officers and firefighters who were killed while serving in the line of duty.
Covenant Cares yard sale raising money to support church member’s surgery
PINSON, Ala.–Covenant Church International is inviting community members to participate in a fundraiser yard sale next week that aims to assist one of its members with medical costs for an upcoming organ transplant. People can either purchase a table for $25 to sell their own items or donate items...
Auburn football K Alex McPherson battling 'health issue,' but expected to play in 2024
ALEXANDER CITY — Redshirt sophomore kicker Alex McPherson, one of Auburn football's most effective players, is dealing with a non-injury-related issue ahead of his third season with the team. "It's a weird issue, and I really don't want to go into that," coach Hugh Freeze said Tuesday at an...
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