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One dead, another injured after early morning shooting in Sheffield
One person is dead after a shooting in Sheffield early Friday morning. According to the Sheffield Police Department, officers were dispatched to Helen Keller Hospital about 2:30 a.m. regarding a gunshot victim. Police say the victim later succumbed to his injuries. During an investigation, it was determined the actual shooting...
Huntsville capital murder suspect released from hospital, arrested
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville capital murder suspect has been released from the hospital and has been booked into the Madison County Jail, according to jail records. Officials with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department report Chauncey Smith is now in custody. He was taken into custody Thursday night...
Search underway for missing St. Clair County man
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A missing person search is underway for a man in St. Clair County. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said 45-year-old Roger Dale Whisman was reported missing Thursday. The sheriff's office said Whisman's family said he has not been home since Monday, August...
Birmingham suspect’s 76-year-old grandfather among two dead in shooting spree, father one of two wounded
Two people killed when police say a man went on a domestic-related shooting rampage in west Birmingham have now been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the dead as Laquitta Charisse Dunn, 49, and Anthony Jackson, 76. The shootings were domestic-related, and those close to the suspect told...
New Chinese restaurant coming soon to Denham Building in Parkside
Urban Hai, an Atlanta-based authentic Chinese restaurant, is opening in the Denham Building in Parkside later this year. Read on to learn more about Urban Hai and when you can visit. Authentic Chinese coming soon to Parkside. Founded in 2022 by restaurateur Gary Lin and Chef Hai Wang, Urban Hai...
Alabama Greek Picnic returns for seventh year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The 7th Annual Greek Picnic takes starts today and runs through Sunday. The event brings together members of Greek fraternities and sororities and the entire community. It invites attendees to celebrate culture, unity, and community service. This year’s celebration will include:. A Meet and Greet...
State aims to reopen Chambers County Lake next February
The future of the Chamber County Lake was discussed during the work session of the County Commission. State representative, Debbie Wood, brought Ed Poolos, the Deputy Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to brief the commission on the effort to reopen the lake for recreational use. According to previous VTN reporting […] The post State aims to reopen Chambers County Lake next February appeared first on Valley Times-News.
As school starts, Church of the Highlands’ 21 Days of Prayer may add to traffic
For thousands of students and the parents driving them in Shelby County, it’s the first day of school. For thousands who are praying for students, teachers and parents, it’s the fifth day of the Church of the Highlands’ 21 Days of Prayer. Church members are gathering at branch locations throughout the metro area to pray each day.
SPLC joins Alabama Divine Nine “Catalyst for Change” Convening
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On August 9-11, 2024, the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Alabama State Office will partner with Rollin To the Polls to host the Catalyst for Change Divine Nine Convening at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel. This event emphasizes social action and community empowerment, core principles of the nine historically Black sororities and fraternities.
Bill allowing city and county officials to terminate library board members prefiled for 2025
A bill that would give local governments the power to fire library board members will go before Alabama lawmakers again in 2025. SB 6, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Josephine, gives either county commissioners or city council members the authority to appoint members to the library board for four year terms and to terminate current […]
Birmingham, AL: Heat Index Reaches 107, Cooler Nights Ahead
Birmingham, AL – A Heat Advisory remains in effect for southeastern counties in Alabama today as a hot and humid air mass lingers across the region. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with heat indices soaring to 107 degrees in some areas. Residents in Montgomery, Auburn, and surrounding areas are urged to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat.
SpringHouse to welcome guests this month
Nearly nine months after the Christmas Eve fire, SpringHouse restaurant has finally been restored. This weekend wraps up SpringHouse’s temporary home in Fanny Goldmine Diner with tonight being the final night at the diner. Although the restaurant will not be operational for two more weeks, guests can start placing...
Father of nation’s No. 1 LB discusses continued interest in Alabama
Father of the nation's No. 1 linebacker in the 2025 class spoke with BOL about his son's continued interest in Alabama and why they're still in contention. The post Father of nation’s No. 1 LB discusses continued interest in Alabama appeared first on On3.
Alexander Shunnarah Departs From Alabama Billboard
An advertisement for attorney Alexander Shunnarah on one of Alabama’s largest billboards has been replaced, AL.com reports. The billboard for the “Call Me Alabama!” celebrity attorney had previously occupied the Two North 20th Building in Birmingham, AL for more than a year. Randy Otto, CEO of the...
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