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Whitaker celebrates 64 years in business
Torrey Whitaker, the president of Alabama Towing and Recovery Association, has been a part of an amazing family business for the past 45 years. Just last week, on July 18, 2024, the Whitaker family got to celebrate 64 years of being in business. The business started in 1960, under the...
Travelers trek to north Alabama for ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tourists will attempt to cross state lines for the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” from Thursday to Sunday, which features stops in Alabama. Also known as the 127-Yard Sale, vendors in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan will set up shops spanning 690 miles along rural Route 127. In Alabama, the yard […]
Major country musician and Rock the South headliner will appear in Alabama again
The famous Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, has exciting news for his Alabama fans! He will be returning to the state for a fall concert in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a performance by the country star...
New Bill Would Require Alabamians to Obtain Permit Before Carrying Assault Weapons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A recently filed bill would require Alabamians to obtain a permit for carrying assault weapons, whether on their person or in their vehicle. House Bill 23, introduced by Rep. Kenyatte Hassell, D-Montgomery, defines an assault weapon as a semiautomatic rifle capable of accepting detachable magazines and possessing at least one of six specific features, such as a folding stock or a second handgrip.
All West Alabama First Responders Invited To Free Appreciation Lunch
How much do we appreciate our Alabama first responders?. Well, just talk to someone who had a life-saving experience with a local first responder. Now, we can put our money where our mouth is and give back to our first responders. Who is invited?. Police, firefighters, EMT/Rescue crews, nurses, doctors,...
Heat and strong storms in Alabama’s Tuesday forecast
Alabama will have to deal with high temperatures and the possibility of a few severe storms on Tuesday, according to forecasters. Most of the state will be under heat advisories today. And isolated severe storms will again be possible in parts of north and east Alabama. That same area dealt...
Update: Delays in Florence from crash at Huntsville Road and Cox Creek Parkway
UPDATE: Roadway has been cleared. Florence Police Department says There is a vehicle crash at Huntsville Road and Cox Creek Parkway near Green Valley Nursery. Police are advising avoid the area if possible and expect delays if you have to travel that way.
‘Know where your kids are,’ Woodfin tells parents after 15-year-old accidentally shot to death by another teen
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot earlier this month was accidentally killed when his friend tried to unload a handgun inside a minivan in which juveniles had been joyriding all night. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin addressed the deadly shooting in the city council meeting Tuesday, imploring parents and guardians know where...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be held on Aug. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Daystar Church. Additionally, the Kool Breeze ice cream truck will be on-site with its selection of ice cream treats.
Expect Minor Delays Saturday as ALDOT Surveys Tuscaloosa Bridges for Bats
The Alabama Department of Transportation will be in Tuscaloosa this weekend to survey the population of flying bats under a trio of bridges here. John McWilliams, a spokesperson for ALDOT in west Alabama, said crews will close one outside lane of US Highway 82 at a time Saturday morning and evening to check under bridges for roosting bats.
New charter school in Prattville pushes start date back
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) – Ivy Classical Academy in Prattville will now open later than initially planned. According to a post on social media, the school will now open to students on Aug. 21. School officials say there was “a delay in the delivery of the air conditioning units. As a result, we have decided to move back our planned start date by two weeks.”
Culver’s opens Alabama location, another coming soon
Culver’s has opened another Alabama location in Oxford. The newest restaurant in the chain is located at 3 Recreation Drive, just off Interstate 20 and Alabama 21. The restaurant is open seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Culver’s also has another restaurant...
Alabama Football Special Teams will be the SEC's best
The 2024 Alabama football schedule has plenty of challenge. A successful season will likely come down to winning a few close contests. Close contests often come down to which team wins the kicking game. In that game component, the Crimson Tide has an advantage over the rest of the SEC.
See notes from metro teams on hand for AL.com’s Birmingham Football Media Days
Tuesday’s final session of the 2024 AL.com Birmingham Football Media Days will include visits from 19 metro teams including the defending Class 6A state champion – and its new coach – Pinson Valley’s fifth coach in six seasons and a total of 10 squads that made the state playoffs in 2023.
Judge’s ruling settles fight for control of small Alabama town’s police department
In the ongoing fight for control of a small town near Birmingham, a Jefferson County judge dealt a major blow to the mayor and a victory to his political nemesis. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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