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Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 2nd Alabama location
Grimaldi's Pizzeria, alongside franchisee Power Brands Hospitality Group, will open a second Alabama location on Aug. 29. Located in Hoover, the restaurant joins the Huntsville, Alabama, location that opened in 2022, according to a press release. "After our warm welcome in Huntsville and the excitement from the Hoover community, we...
Helena residents cheer as controversial subdivision proposal gets shelved
D.R. Horton withdraws its proposal for a piece of land in unincorporated Shelby County to be annexed into the city of Helena and rezoned from A-1 agriculture to special district-residential for a potential subdivision. This came after the city council decided to vote to annex the property into the city...
Date set for 16th annual Taste of Shelby County
Residents will have the chance to enjoy a sampling of dishes from across the county during the 16th annual Taste of Shelby County. The post Date set for 16th annual Taste of Shelby County appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Family's dream home turns into nightmare with hidden damages; blame flawed inspection
WEAVER, Ala (WBMA) — Buying a home is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Home inspections are seen as a way to protect your money and avoid a money pit. But beware even trained eyes can miss big problems. Brandon Gallagher bought his first home...
College Fishing: What It Is … and Isn’t
College fishing has seen an explosion in popularity over the past decade. What started as a few passionate students in aluminum boats fishing in tournaments averaging 50 boats at the national level has turned into an industry of its own. The Association of Collegiate Anglers serves as a governing body...
Best college in Alabama? This one returns to a ranking’s No. 1 spot.
Niche has released its 2025 annual rankings for Best Colleges in America, and out of ranked schools, Auburn University is the highest-ranked overall in Alabama, keeping its top spot for another year. Ranking site Niche creates their annual national ranking by collecting reviews from students and data from the U.S....
Electric-powered tractor to transport Honda vehicles, developed in Alabama, unveiled
An all-electric truck developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln plant was unveiled Monday after a years-long development process. Virginia Transportation Corp. showed off the tractor-trailer transport truck on Monday, which will carry Honda’s vehicles to the nearby CSX railhead for shipment. The new...
State, industry leaders highlight AMP Center and its impact on Alabama’s EV industry
State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
Family of woman found dead in Bessemer gets help shipping body back home to New Jersey
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The body of a New Jersey woman found dead in Bessemer earlier this month will finally be heading home. WBRC first reported on the family of Miyell Johnson attempting to raise money to get the 29-year-old woman’s body home. Johnson’s body will be shipped to...
'It's time for Tuscaloosa to catch up': Leaders form group to boost school funding
A retired educator and a Tuscaloosa businesswoman have joined forces in a group that seeks to boost funding for Tuscaloosa City Schools. Beth Curtis, who retired as Verner Elementary School’s principal in 2020, and Michele Coley, an Allstate Insurance agent, will lead Secure the Future Tuscaloosa, according to a Tuesday news release. More: Vote...
Anniston High School ready to unveil newly renovated stadium
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The Anniston Bulldogs will have an upgraded stadium to show off Friday. School officials say the stadium renovations are complete and the community is excited. Anniston School Superintendent Dr. Ray Hill says not only did the kids deserve this, but it restored pride for the school...
Sheriff’s Office to conduct safety checkpoints in Montevallo, Chelsea
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has announced that it will conduct safety checkpoints on Friday Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31. The post Sheriff’s Office to conduct safety checkpoints in Montevallo, Chelsea appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
7 new + coming soon businesses in Birmingham—plus, one furniture store we’re saying goodbye to
Check out these brand-new businesses coming soon and help us say goodbye to a beloved furniture store officially closing its doors. Read on to learn about these new additions to Birmingham + how you can get in on the action. Now Open. FirstBank | Downtown Birmingham. Nashville-based FirstBank has opened...
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