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Thunder on the Mountain: Birmingham to celebrate 4th of July with beloved firework show
Birmingham’s beloved and iconic fireworks show will once again be lighting up the sky around Vulcan for the Fourth of July in the Magic City. Thunder on the Mountain is one of Alabama’s largest Independence Day firework displays. It can be seen from downtown Birmingham and Homewood. It is organized every year by the Vulcan Park Foundation, which started putting on the show shortly after it was founded 25 years ago.
Pleasant Grove (AL) Fire and Rescue Unveils New $750K Pumper
The Pleasant Grove Fire and Rescue Department unveiled its new Pierce pumper, the department said in a Facebook post recently. A fire official said the cost for the new engine is around $750,000 and brings the city’s number of trucks up to three, wbrc.com reported. It is tailor made for the community and is expected to be around for at least the next 20 years.
Whitmire: Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the Window of Truth
This column originally appeared in Whitmire’s newsletter, Alabamafication. Sign up here for free. The Window of Truth is open. After the Access Hollywood tapes exposed Donald Trump as a boastful sexual predator, Republicans scrambled. In the hours after the recordings were made public, two prominent Alabama politicians shared their thoughts freely — Rep. Martha Roby and Rep. Bradley Byrne.
Alabama teen dead following an ATV crash in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday night, an Alabama teen died after an ATV crash in Holmes County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, just after 7:30 p.m., a 13-year-old male from Hartford Alabama was driving an ATV heading eastbound on Ma Hodges Road. Troopers said he attempted to turn right onto Chestnut Road […]
Nice but hot July 4th expected across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The dog days of summer continue across the state of Alabama with temperatures remaining in the low to mid 90s. We are not under any heat advisories today but that will not stop “feels like ” temperatures to rise in the low 100s. Today, I have temperatures around 94 degrees as the high today, and rain chances around 40%. Low temperatures will remain in mid to upper 70s and rain chances will remain fairly low as the sun goes down.
Crestwood renovations among new high-dollar building permits in North Alabama
Of the 28 new building permits issued statewide this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million, seven are for projects in the Huntsville area. Here’s what we know about these new building permits:. Crestwood Medical Center renovations. Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has had a busy year thus...
When transferring assets, financial expert breaks down when a revocable trust is right for you
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Things change in life, and it’s helpful to have a red pen, especially on documents that deal with transferring large amounts of money from one generation to the next. When it comes to the common ways of doing that, financial expert, Marshall Clay with The...
Hundreds gather for July 4 celebration in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Hundreds gathered in Scottsboro to commemorate the Independence Day holiday for the annual Freedom celebration. Organizers said the event is being held to celebrate July 4th while recognizing community members recovering from drug addiction. City leaders say the event helps celebrate their freedom from addictive substances.
2 dead after alleged murder-suicide in Sheffield
Two people are dead after what police believe to be a murder-suicide in Colbert County. According to Sheffield Police, officers were dispatched to 516 Wilson Dam Avenue for a possible suicide about 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say they observed a Tuscumbia man, identified as 43-year-old Tommy Ray Burcham, lying...
Miles College Launches Center to Boost HBCU Innovation
Miles College President Bobbie Knight has announced establishment of the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth to build a world-class space for researchers and founders, thought leaders and practitioners, businesses, and academia within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Historically Black Community College’s (HBCC). “We are at...
Lake Nicol in Tuscaloosa County remains open with lower water levels
Water levels have been intentionally lowered at Lake Nicol for inspection and maintenance, but the lake remains open for recreation activities. That is good news for people seeking relief from the summer heat. Richard Rush, Tuscaloosa's executive director of strategic communications, said the work is part of routine maintenance on the lake and is being carried out by Schnabel Engineering. ...
Southside football offensive lineman Jamin Brown details why he committed to Duke
Southside High School football offensive lineman Jamin Brown committed to Duke this off-season due to the strong mix of athletics and academics that the Blue Devils' program provides. Brown is one of the top students in his class at Southside with a 4.5 GPA, so he wanted to make sure that whatever school he went to also would challenge him academically. A look at his top schools show that with Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech being in the...
‘The community stepped in’: Police credit tips for quick arrest in homicide investigation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Officer Truman Fitzgerald says that on the night of June 20, 41-year-old Demetrius Kidd and 26-year-old Nakita Walker, along with others, were hanging out and got into an argument. Kidd allegedly shot Walker outside a home in New Hill Court. When the police arrived just after...
What to do in DeKalb County: First week of July offers wide range of activities
The first week of July offers artists, music lovers, foodies, nature enthusiasts, and hikers fun activities to choose from. Tuesday, July 2, a Paint Night will be hosted at Jefferson's Restaurant in Fort Payne by Lacy Hope Art -- locally known as the "Happy art for the hippie at heart."
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