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Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Alliance for Equal Rights made its case Thursday in federal...
Bonds OK'ed for projects
The Rainsville City Council voted in a special called meeting Wednesday to approve the sale of bonds in an agreement with Raymond James. The council had authorized Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt in May to proceed with plans to borrow $6 million for city projects. A representative from Raymond James told council...
Georgia Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Chattooga County
Summerville, Georgia Police arrested a McGinnis Circle man – on several felony drug warrants over the weekend. On Sunday, police went to the residence of 52-year-old Billy Ray Hill, and found him sitting in a chair on the front porch. Hill admitted to officers that he had drugs inside the house and he gave police voluntary consent to search the residence. Inside the residence police found suspected methamphetamine and drug related objects. Hill told police he rarely uses meth but keeps it, in order to trade it to women for sexual favors.
Nick Saban Names SEC Coach That Is Probably Not Happy He's Retired In 2024
Nick Saban led the Alabama Crimson Tide to six national titles during his tenure. His last national title came in 2020 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Saban retired from coaching last season after the Rose Bowl. He appeared at SEC media days on Tuesday, joining the SEC Network set. ...
Birmingham Provides Self-Care Tips During Mental Health Awareness Fair
Take care of yourself. That was one clear and important message during the City of Birmingham’s third annual Mental Health Awareness Day last Friday, in partnership with Nurture of Alabama, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization that provides support and counseling services. Crystal Mullen Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and...
Family grieving second quadruple homicide five months later
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mary Holmes is grieving the loss of her nephew, 39-year-old Stevie McGhee, who was shot and killed outside a family member’s birthday party Saturday night on 27th Street North. McGhee was one of four, including 56-year-old Angela Weatherspoon, 42-year-old Markeshia Gettings, and 24-year-old Larandus Anderson...
Prosecutors seek 3-year sentence for lawmaker’s assistant in Birmingham kickback scheme
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a longtime Alabama legislator’s assistant to three years of imprisonment for her role in a kickback scheme involving her boss and another lawmaker. “Perhaps, after learning of this sentence, the next legislative assistant faced with the decision of conspiring to commit...
Alabama’s School Tax Holiday is this weekend. Here’s what you should know.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Students and parents will soon be able to save money while back-to-school shopping as Alabama’s School Tax Holiday approaches. The tax holiday is 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, according to a press release. During the tax holiday, students and families can purchase these […]
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, according to U.S. News + World Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham is yet again named the best hospital in Alabama according to U.S. News and World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. UAB Hospital also holds the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. Keep reading for more on UAB’s...
Each afternoon offers a chance for much needed rainfall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off mild and muggy with overcast skies after Monday’s storms. We will see similar conditions unfold again today throughout the afternoon and evening. So if you didn’t get rain yesterday there will be a chance this afternoon and also tomorrow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low […]
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
Birmingham Five Points South apartment building acquired by Atlanta company
An Atlanta-based rental housing investment company has acquired a Birmingham Five Points South apartment building. Audubon has purchased Scholar Birmingham, 1001 20th St. S., a 198-unit apartment property, for an undisclosed amount. “We are thrilled to bring our vision for Scholar Birmingham apartments to life,” Myles Cunningham, managing partner and...
Alabama quarterback lands multi-year NIL agreement with an automotive company
An Alabama quarterback has landed a significant opportunity for his name, image, and likeness. Ty Simpson, a third-year player, has entered a multi-year NIL agreement with an automotive company. Harbin Motors, a new Ford and Chevrolet Dealership in Northwest Alabama, has partnered with Simpson. He announced the news via his Instagram Monday, as he will receive a new Ford or Chevrolet truck every several months in exchange for promoting Harbin.
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
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