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‘Breaks my heart’: Day care workers arrested after child slapped, others hit with belt
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A day care in Alabama is on probation and two workers have been arrested after police say a child was slapped and two others were hit with a belt. According to the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Precious Vessels Learning Center is on a 6-month...
Express Oil Change in Valley is now open
Express Oil and Tire Engineers, the city of Valley’s newest addition, opened at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Even with the late start, the store had over a dozen cars through their garage. The store is located on 20th Ave in the Village Square Shopping Center. The franchise location is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. […] The post Express Oil Change in Valley is now open appeared first on Valley Times-News.
New sidewalk project for Hooper City, old houses must go
The City of Birmingham is looking to add sidewalks within the Hooper City neighborhood. The cost is upwards of $675,000 dollars. Many neighborhoods in Birmingham could benefit from sidewalks being added, but based on the location of the proposal, we were left with questions. Wednesday, we spoke with city leaders...
Amazon warns of Prime membership scams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With a rising trend in imposter scams, Amazon is reminding people to be aware and protect yourself from Prime membership scams. If you receive an unexpected email, call, or text regarding an unauthorized charge for Prime membership or notice of membership expiration, chances are it is a scam.
'A special individual': Winfield's Brad Cunningham awarded AHSAA Making A Difference Award
For nearly his entire life, Winfield's Brad Cunningham has dedicated his life to help those around him. Last week at the annual AHSAA/AHSADCA Championship Coaches Award Banquet, Cunningham was recognized for all he has done for others, receiving the Class 3A AHSAA Making A Difference Award. "It's an honor, it's a privilege," Cunningham told...
Local mother travels to Texas to seek care for unborn baby
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman resident Holliann Letson was enjoying a typical pregnancy with her second daughter, Evelyn. At her 18-week anatomy scan – the scan often referred to as the “gender scan,” as most babies’ genders can be determined at this stage of pregnancy – Letson was hit with some devastating news. Her daughter had an anomaly near her heart.
Opposition continues for proposed development in Tuscaloosa County
Residents in Tuscaloosa are still concerned about the proposed 300 plus housing development by D.R. Horton. "I strongly oppose it, as do as do most of our residents in Waterford Place and all of the surrounding communities," said Waterford Place resident Carol Armstrong. If approved, it would be located down...
Red Lobster closes Tuscaloosa restaurant on McFarland Boulevard
Red Lobster, a fixture on the Tuscaloosa restaurant scene for decades, has closed its doors permanently. A sign posted Wednesday on the restaurant's door at 2620 McFarland Blvd. E reads: "This location is closed. We look forward to serving you at another Red Lobster location in the future." ...
Vina’s July Fest takes place July 27
Vina’s annual July Fest returns this Saturday at the Vina Fire Department. From 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., there will be vendors. A car show will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drawn Down tickets will be called beginning at 5:30 p.m. A fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m.
Cemetery in Pleasant Grove gets much needed cleaning thanks to community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Members from a church and community in Pleasant Grove banded together to help clean up a cemetery. About 10 friends and community members came together to clean up the Pleasant Grove cemetery located in the 400 block of 9th Avenue in Pleasant Grove. Using lawnmowers, weed...
No action following statement of Eclectic town clerk
It was supposed to be a meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget for the Eclectic Town Council. Instead Monday’s council meeting turned into a two-hour executive session hearing accusations of misspending of town funds, a hostile work environment and slander. Mayor Gary Davenport said he and town clerk Shannon Duck have been discussing a situation for a week or so. The mayor felt the matter was important enough to delay the budget discussion to allow Duck to make a public statement before the council headed behind closed doors to hear from Duck, Eclectic police officers, town staff and Alexander City clerk Stephanie Southerland.
Elkmont cuts the ribbon to ‘new era for community’
ELKMONT – They say you can’t beat city hall. So, the folks of Elkmont went a step further – they built city hall. Well, actually, they built a town hall. “Since the 1800s, the governing officials of the Town of Elkmont have met in various buildings with multiple purposes,” said Mayor Tracy Compton. “The new town hall marks a new era for our community. The citizens of Elkmont deserve a seat of government that is fully functioning and dedicated to improving our quality of life.
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