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Proposed Birmingham charter has not met enrollment numbers, says state commission
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission said Monday that Freedom Prep, a charter school slated to open in Birmingham this fall, missed a deadline to meet its enrollment numbers for the coming school year. In a June meeting, the commission approved an amendment to the school’s charter contract that included...
Investment firm launching aerospace hub in Northwest Alabama
CHEROKEE, Alabama — A new hub of aerospace manufacturing is on the horizon in rural Alabama. AE Industrial Partners is moving forward with its plans to transform a vast industrial facility in Colbert County into a high-tech center of innovation for aerospace and defense companies. The Boca Raton, Florida-based...
16 SEC Teams in 16 Days.....Alabama Will Miss The College Football Playoffs in 2024
We are smack in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer. And let's be honest..... all of our minds are starting to wonder towards the monster football season ahead. With that in mind I am cranking up the college football content to give the people what they want!. Being...
A glimpse into the housing authority’s safety effort that inspired the East Lake Safe Streets Initiative
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Housing Authority Development has gotten creative to curb crime in certain areas. We first told you about their efforts earlier this year. Now city leaders are working to build off HABD’s success with the East Lake Safe Streets Initiative. That pilot program is...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things inside the venue, while the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed everything outside the venue, including parking. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said...
Carlee Russell Returns To Social Media With 27th Birthday Post One Year After Kidnapping Hoax: ‘The Work Is Not Finished Yet’
Returning to social media one year after her kidnapping hoax — which made national news — Carlee Russell breaks her silence to celebrate her 27th birthday, telling followers, “The work is not finished yet.” RELATED: Sister Of Carlee Russell’s Boyfriend Says Their Family Had No Clue ‘She Fabricated This Story,’ Adds ‘I Pray For Carlee’s ... Read more The post Carlee Russell Returns To Social Media With 27th Birthday Post One Year After Kidnapping Hoax: ‘The Work Is Not Finished Yet’ appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Vestavia Hills post office removes collection mail boxes
VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Viewers reached out to WBRC about collection boxes being removed at the Vestavia Hills post office. A post office spokesperson says over the weekend, the boxes were damaged in a hit-and-run accident. The good news is that no mail was stolen, but neighbors are wondering when...
Newly rebranded Vestavia Hills restaurant opens on Highway 31
The former Palm and Pig restaurant on Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills is now Hillside Music & Que. The official changeover occurred earlier this month on July 3rd. Last week, we sat down with owner Skip Davis to learn about all the changes. A little less than a year ago,...
The City of Hoover cites The Park at Hoover Apartments with at least a dozen violations
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Several people have reached out to ABC 33/40 about undesirable living conditions at The Park at Hoover Apartments. Most recently, some renters were telling us they have been without water for days. Others reported having issues with the trash around the complex and issues with their units, such as leaks, lack of response to repairs, and buildings that are falling apart.
Meet the owner of local restaurant that features fried chicken, 'smackin cheese' and more
Charmaine Simpson, owner of Fat Momma Lucy’s, celebrated her restaurant being open at its current location, 3909 U.S. Highway 80 in Phenix City, Alabama for a year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning. The name honors the memory of Simpson's grandmother. Learn more here, and check out a few menu items in this short video.
Magneco/Metrel opens ahead of schedule at historic Gadsden steel site
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — A dedication and grand opening ceremony was held Friday for the company now occupying the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. The city said the Magneco/Metrel company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the location. “I remember when...
Live at Rouses: Chatting with CEO Donny Rouse
Studio 10 was so excited to celebrate ten years of Rouses Markets in Alabama! The show went live from the beautiful Rouses location on Airport Blvd. in West Mobile, AL. Rouses CEO Donny Rouse talked with us throughout the show and said that leading this company is an honor. His grandfather, Anthony J. Rouse, Sr., opened the family’s first grocery store in 1960, and 15 years later it was renamed Rouses. They are now one of the fastest growing family-owned companies in the country.
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
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