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High School Football Week One Recap
An exciting start to the high school football season in Tuscaloosa County as week one started on Thursday night with Tuscaloosa Academy and American Christian Academy. Holy Spirit and Verbena also played Thursday night. ACA @ Tuscaloosa Academy. The private schools of Tuscaloosa County faced each other for the first...
Hoover resident claims stormwater runoff is lowering property value
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — CBS 42 first reported on lake pollution in Hoover last month. Some residents along Paradise Lake said storm water runoff from construction development brought trash into their backyards. This is not an isolated issue, as some people living on Indian Valley Lake say they’re having similar problems. CBS 42 went out […]
18-wheeler catches fire on I-459 in Hoover, no injuries reported
HOOVER, AL (WBMA) — A 18-wheeler caught on fire Sunday afternoon on I-459 in Hoover, Alabama. The Hoover Fire Department responded to the fire, extinguishing the flames. No injuries have been reported. It is unclear as to how the fire started at this time. The Hoover Police asks that...
Hoover special teams lead victory over Western in Showcase game
Hoover used a pair of fourth quarter special teams scores to secure a 17-14 victory over Western in the Broward County National Football Showcase at Davie, Fla., on Saturday. The game marked the first for Chip English as head coach for Hoover after Drew Gilmer resigned. If you purchase a...
Vestavia Hills school officials propose $121.6 million 2025 budget
Vestavia Hills school officials on Monday plan to present their proposed budget for fiscal 2025 in the first of two public hearings the district will have. The plan is to spend $121.6 million in public money in fiscal 2025, including $100.4 million from the general fund, $11.8 million from the special revenue fund and $9.5 million from the capital projects fund, according to a budget presentation on the school system’s website.
Whale of a Sale consignment event coming Sept. 12-13 at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church has its biannual Whale of Sale consignment sale and fundraiser coming up Sept. 12-13. Shoppers can find gently used children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, baby gear and maternity clothing. The funds raised will go toward projects for the Vestavia Day School and The Rucker Collier Foundation, which is a charitable organization committed to raising awareness of and finding a cure for sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma and other rare and lesser-studied pediatric sarcomas.
FRIDAY NIGHT PREPS: Carver's big third quarter leads to romp over Vestavia; MA holds off Tallassee
G.W. Carver led by just one point late first half but scored late in the final minute and then took advantage of an early turnover with an interception and scored 13 unanswered points to start the second half on the way to a comfortable 41-19 win over Vestavia Hills in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl on Friday.
First Alert Weather: Heat will build with a few showers expected mid-week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning!. NEXT 24 Hours: We will start Monday morning with a mainly clear sky with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s. It will be a pleasant start to the work week thanks to lower humidity levels. It will remain dry Monday afternoon as high temperatures are forecast to warm into the low and mid 90s. With dry air in place, the heat index will end up near the actual air temperature.
Gasoline prices down more than 10 cents per gallon this week
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Birmingham has dropped 10.7 cents in the last week, to $2.95/g, according to GasBuddy. This brings prices to 16.9 cents/g lower than a month ago, and 41.3 cents/g lower than a year ago. Nationally, diesel has dropped 3.2 cents in the...
'Most people don't do well with rats': Dry weather bringing critters into buildings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local wildlife experts say they're seeing an increase in rats in homes and commercial businesses due to dry weather. Experts say rats are on a mission to quench their thirst. “Rats will pee and poop as they go; most people don't do well with rats or...
Lulu Gribbin returns to Mountain Brook after June Shark Attack
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin is back home in Mountain Brook after a shark attack in June claimed her hand and leg. She spent the last 77 days in a North Carolina hospital. Saturday was an emotional but celebratory day in Mountain Brook. The streets were lined with family, friends and community […]
Dry Sunday, Summer steam cranks up this week
Sunday: Hot and dry weather rolls along as we wrap up the weekend. Highs reach the low and middle 90s under plenty of sunshine. Next Week: The heat will crank up significantly for the upcoming week. In fact, we’re expecting some of the hottest weather so far this Summer. Highs peak in the upper 90s […]
Alabama High School Football Scores: Ohatchee, New Hope break scoring record in 76-71 thriller
It didn’t take long for the 2024 Alabama high school football season to bring the drama. History was made on Friday night, as Ohatchee defeated New Hope, 76-71. The 147 total points marks the most points scored between two teams in a regulation game without going into overtime in Alabama High School Athletic Association history, […] The post Alabama High School Football Scores: Ohatchee, New Hope break scoring record in 76-71 thriller appeared first on On3.
Homewood Wins Battle of Lakeshore with 35-6 Victory Over John Carroll Catholic
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Homewood Patriots kicked off their season with a decisive 35-6 victory over cross-town rival John Carroll Catholic Friday night at Pat Sullivan Field . Evan Ausmer led the charge with an impressive 104 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. Quarterback Will Myers also contributed significantly, rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
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