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State School Board will vote on potentially taking over Bessemer City Schools in August
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The State School Board will vote in a few weeks on whether to accept the intervention agreement the Bessemer City School board passed Monday night. Now that the board has approved the state intervention, the state school board will vote on the issue during their Aug. 8 meeting.
Elkmont cuts the ribbon to ‘new era for community’
ELKMONT – They say you can’t beat city hall. So, the folks of Elkmont went a step further – they built city hall. Well, actually, they built a town hall. “Since the 1800s, the governing officials of the Town of Elkmont have met in various buildings with multiple purposes,” said Mayor Tracy Compton. “The new town hall marks a new era for our community. The citizens of Elkmont deserve a seat of government that is fully functioning and dedicated to improving our quality of life.
Redstone Arsenal conducting ‘full scale exercise’
HUNTSVILLE — There will be emergency vehicles with their lights flashing and sirens wailing today in Huntsville, but it is only a simulation. Redstone Arsenal officials said they are conducting a “full scale exercise” with community partners, including local hospitals and emergency responders. The on-post event includes...
City of Gadsden settles sales tax claim by Riverview, OT lawsuit by firefighters
The City of Gadsden is dipping into its “rainy day fund” to help settle two legal matters: one involving a refund of sales taxes to a local hospital and the other a lawsuit by firefighters over the calculation of overtime pay. The City Council on Tuesday authorized the transfer of $862,500 from the undesignated general fund balance into the legal claims account. ...
Hartselle attorney warns of social media misuse among youths
Parents and educators need to learn about dangers their child may be facing when using a growing number of social networking apps, according to a Hartselle attorney who practices juvenile law. Patrick Caver spoke at an Alabama Education Association District 5 meeting at Cook Museum of Natural Science recently. He...
'We won't have to close our doors': Meal Barrel Project nonprofit finds new home
COLBERT CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The Meal Barrel Project will be setting up in an old school where they will continue their work to feed thousands of people in Northwest Alabama. The Meal Barrell has a new home at the old Cherokee Middle School after the City of Sheffield decided not to renew its lease.
City of Tuscaloosa hires consultant to evaluate pedestrian bridge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously voted to let an engineering firm evaluate the aging pedestrian bridge on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Previously, city officials voiced their concerns that the 40-year-old bridge should be demolished, to safety and repair costs. Druid Hills resident Amanda Mulkey is pleased the city is making progress […]
Alabama taps state and federal agencies to address crime in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY (AP) — A coalition of Alabama officials announced a new task force that will use state and federal resources to address crime in the state’s capital, amid a persistent staffing shortage in the Montgomery Police Department. The Metro Area Crime Suppression unit will use resources from the...
‘I didn’t have water for 6 days’ Residents continue to deal with issues at the Park at Hoover
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Stephanie Hairston has been living in The Park at Hoover for over a year, and she says things have only gotten worse. She went from days without water and air conditioning to now dealing with a leak and mold growing inside her apartment. “The place where...
Hoover City Dad Brigade canceled for 1st time in 10 years
There will be no Hoover City Dad Brigade back-to-school cleanup this year — for the first time in 10 years. Hoover Councilman Derrick Murphy, who has organized the effort every year since 2015, said it’s always challenging whenever there are principal changes, and with three new principals appointed this year, he decided it was best to cancel it this year.
Alabama governor visits Andalusia, speaks to students about their education
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made a visit to Andalusia on Wednesday to instill the importance of knowledge to students. “Strong students lead to a strong Alabama” was Governor Ivey’s main message to students at the Coleman-Robertson Center’s Summer Program. She spoke about learning...
Hale County EMA to build 4 new storm shelters
SAWYERVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Congresswoman Terri Sewell has secured $488,000 in grant money for four new tornado storm shelters in Hale County. The new shelters will be built in Sawyerville, Akron, Greensboro and Moundville. The tornado shelters are rated for an EF-5 storm and can withstand wind speeds of 200 MPH. Workers have already poured the […]
Vestavia Hills woman places 5th in Badwater 135 - 'World's toughest foot race'
A Vestavia Hills woman on Wednesday finished fifth (and second among women) in the Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon labeled by National Geographic as the 'world's toughest foot race.'. Micah Morgan, a 41-year-old nurse practitioner with Southlake Orthopaedics, completed the non-stop race in California in 29 hours, 11 minutes and...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No arrests or incidents reported. duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to ’24 Ford Escape; $800; Co. Rd. 469. July 22. theft of property-4th degree; person; phone;...
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death. Money the family had saved to help […]
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