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Freshwater Land Trust announces new acquisition for habitat restoration in Alabama
Freshwater Land Trust (FLT), a nonprofit bases in Birmingham, is announcing the acquisition of 366 acres on a peninsula situated at the confluence of the Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and Black Warrior River. The land, located in west Jefferson County, is covered in a forest of pines, sweetgum and white...
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
Homewood police officer expected to make a full recovery after Sunday shooting incident
A Homewood police officer is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery after being shot on his way to work on Sunday morning. At 4:41 a.m. on Sunday, the officer was shot in the 2700 block of Ashley Manor in Moody. The officer was leaving the location to report to work, according to a press release by the Homewood Police Department.
Floyd excited about 2024 Huskies
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor For the 2024 season, Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd enters his eleventh year at the helm of the Husky football program. Floyd, the 2023 Alabama Football Coaches Association 7A Coach of the Year, led his Hewitt team to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the 7A semi-finals. The […]
This week in history: 1969
The headlines from The Greenville Advocate this week in 1969, covered topics ranging from space exploration to advancements in highway safety technology. The week’s headlines include the historic moon landing and the introduction of Vascar speed devices in Alabama. Astronauts on the Moon: In a picture viewed by millions of people all over the […] The post This week in history: 1969 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Tropical fish found off Alabama coast as waters warm: ‘They’re everywhere you go’
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in Alabama, Michigan, New Jersey and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
How hot is Alabama in the summer? These all-time records show that topping 110 is no sweat
Summer in Alabama is technically the three month period from mid-June through mid-September. But in reality “summer” here lasts much longer, with ACs beginning to hum in April and running through October. The season is sweltering, sapping and, at times, deadly. But just how hot are Alabama summers? Here are some of the state's summer weather records and other facts about the season through the years. ...
On 'Main Street' Alabama, Independence Day reconnects community
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Let Freedom Ring, is an annual event described as a “party with a purpose," according to Mary Helmer Wirth,...
Dingo Makes His Debut As Part Of The WZZK Family.
SummitMedia WZZK Birmingham, AL (104.7) introduced the newest member of its lineup — Brent “Dingo” Crank — over the weekend at the Rock the South festival in Cullman, AL. Dingo, who joins the station for afternoons, emceed from the stage and posted videos to the station’s social media accounts. He succeeds “Kelsey K” Schuler, who departed the station in June. Dingo previously hosted mornings for iHeartMedia WDRM Huntsville, AL (102.1) and afternoons for co-owned WAMZ Louisville, KY (97.5), exiting the company in June.
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
UA’s CORE Program Drawing Students to Real Estate Careers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you met Carri Roper today, you might think the University of Alabama Senior had planned on a commercial real estate career when he first stepped on campus. One reason: his six-month internship at the Attollo Homes property management firm in Tuscaloosa has lasted for two...
Alabama Power crews return home after helping restore power in Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hundreds of Alabama Power line workers and contractors are finally back home after spending more than a week in Texas restoring power to people impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Now 99% of CenterPoint Energy customers have their lights back on. The storm ripped through the Caribbean and...
The Stews prep for weekend show at Avondale Brewing Company
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Indie rock band The Stews will showcase their sophomore album at Avondale Brewing Company this Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the show slated to start at 6 p.m. Supper Club and Certainly So will open for the band. Tickets are still available online for $25 each. The group formed […]
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
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