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Cheeseburger sliders franchise targeting 8 more Alabama locations
Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders is continuing to sign development deals geared toward covering Alabama. The chain earlier this year announced as many as five locations in and around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, and the cheeseburger franchise already has Auburn and Birmingham locations set to open over the next year. According to...
Sixty students in Morgan County working manufacturing jobs through school program
A work-based learning program in Hartselle City Schools has expanded its reach across Morgan County to include 60 high school students this year who are gaining insight into the workforce by working in local companies and acquiring practical skills. All students in the program are juniors or seniors who attend...
The Leesburg Farmer’s Market Will Be Open On Saturday Morning At 7AM
The Leesburg Farmer’s Market will be open on Saturday morning at 7 A. M. The Market is located in the Park Pavilion in Leesburg.The Market features an array of great merchandise and produce for anyone and everyone. Be sure to come out tomorrow morning and enjoy yourself. You better get there early.
Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested
An Alabama man is accused of killing his wife along with four children between the ages of 2 and 9 in a Thursday night shooting that shocked the rural central community where they lived.Brandon Allan Kendrick II, 32, was arrested on five counts of capital murder for the death of his wife, Kelse Kendrick, and four children in Bibb County, court records show. The victims were all shot in the head with a handgun, according to a document filed with the arrest warrant.Sheriff Jody Wade said that Brandon Kendrick was the father of two of the children, and the other...
Beyond End of Watch Coming to Cedar Bluff Police Department in Honor of Sgt. Chris Vaughn
Cedar Bluff Police Chief Jeremy Stepps told WEIS Radio today that Beyond End of Watch will be at the Cedar Bluff Police Department on Saturday, July 20th. The time will be at 8: 30 am in honor of Cedar Bluff Police Officer Sgt. Chris Vaughn.
Narcotics Investigators Execute Search Warrant on ‘Crooked’ Road in Spring Creek Community
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, after an extensive investigation, narcotics investigators and deputies executed a search warrant on County Road 40 Thursday. During this search warrant, investigators located illegal narcotics and paraphernalia. Raymond Doyle Flynt, 38 years old from Centre, was located on scene and was arrested for Unlawful Manufacturing...
Re-entry: Rocket Row returns to Space & Rocket Center
HUNTSVILLE – Thursday morning marked the first stage of the return of Rocket Park’s Rocket Row at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Dr. Kimberly Robinson, the center’s CEO and executive director, welcomed the return of the Rocket City’s iconic “Spaceline.”. “The Rockets comprising Rocket...
Alabama among early favorites for Missouri 6-foot-7 5-Star OL
Jackson Cantwell released his early favorites on Thursday. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is already considered one of the nation’s top 2026 offensive tackles. He is in the running to be a consensus five-star recruit in the future. Alabama joined Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
New park coming to Prattville
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - During Prattville Founders Day on Friday, Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr. announced plans to build a new park in the town. The Prattville Land Company has donated eight acres of land to be developed into Vista Point Park. The park will have an observation deck by...
Police question man after making online threat against Birmingham Mayor Woodfin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department says they, along with federal partners, have questioned a man who made threats against Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in a recent Facebook post. The Facebook post said, “Woodfin can get hit with this switch” and included two photos of a man posing...
Investigators searching for shooter as Opelika Walmart cleared of potential threat
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A significant police presence at the Walmart on Pepperell Parkway Friday afternoon is clearing up as officers confirm there is no armed suspect inside the store. Surveillance footage confirms the suspect has left. However, officers continue to patrol the area out of caution. The incident began with a shooting in Lee County […]
New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
Building catches fire in downtown Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are investigating after a building in downtown Bessemer was fully engulfed in flames Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at 11:40 a.m. at a building containing United Textiles along 2nd Avenue in Bessemer. No injuries were reported on the scene. As of 5 p.m., the fire was put out by […]
Legion FC in Search of Faster Start at New Mexico United
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – There is not much time to dwell on the past for Birmingham Legion FC. Just a couple of days removed from a tough 3-1 loss to Rhode Island FC at Protective Stadium, The Three Sparks finds itself shipping out west for a Saturday test at New Mexico United.
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