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Nick's restaurant manager apologizes for using racial slur
Half a week after a video recorded at Nick's Original Filet House went viral, showing a confrontation between customers and Nick's manager Jack Moltz, each of those chiefly involved has responded publicly. Speaking to WVUA-TV on Wednesday evening, Moltz, who operates the Tuscaloosa restaurant with owner Carla Hegenbarth, his wife, made his first statement about and apology for the racially charged incident. ...
First Alert: August starts off hot and humid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Surprise, surprise... it’s the first day of August and Summer has returned with a vengeance! Afternoon temperatures soared above normal Wednesday and we will continue that trend as we inch closer to the first weekend of the new month. Most locations will heat into the mid 90s each day... factor in lots of humidity and those “feels like” temperatures will push into the 103-108 degree range each afternoon.
ASU Buzz Run 5K
Runners and walkers are welcomed to the Alabama State University 2nd Annual Buzz Run 5K and Stingers Fun Run. It takes place on August 17th at the ASU Stadium starting at 7 a.m. Marketing and Communications Coordinator Amber Douglass says the event is designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Wheelchair...
WVAS Crime Report August 1
An attempted murder suspect is back in northeast Alabama. Jonathan Powell was booked into the Jackson County Jail last night after he was arrested in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Investigators say Powell shot a family member several times during an argument and used a different relative's car to cross over state lines back in April.
Alabama loses football commitment to Auburn, then offers his brother
All is fair in love and war... and recruiting. Less than 48 hours after losing Southside (Alabama) four-star playmaker Derick Smith to the Auburn Tigers, the Alabama Crimson Tide have countered.
WOWWW Women’s Conference coming to Birmingham Aug. 31
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The WOWWW Worship Conference will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, at Boutwell Auditorium. Organizers are calling the event a “life-changing experience where women will be inspired, set free and empowered.” Guest speakers include Katrice Kennedy, Jekalyn Carr, Lady Melissa Smith, Japera “JP” Reuel and vocalist Tameka Taylor. The event takes place […]
Birmingham police, US Marshals team up to combat violent crime during summer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced a new initiative to crack down on violent crime — with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service. At a press conference Thursday morning, Chief Thurmond revealed he reached out to U.S. Marshal Martin Keely in April to formulate a plan to combat crime in Birmingham […]
$400 million UAB Medical West hospital set to open Saturday
BESSEMER, Ala. — The brand-new UAB Medical West Medical Center is set to open at 6 a.m. on Saturday. That is when 20 ambulances will begin transferring around 130 patients to the brand-new $400 million facility. CEO Keith Pennington said the new campus will offer much more room and...
Baby Woodfin arrives: Mayor and wife welcome new child
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced today that his wife, Kendra, gave birth to a healthy baby girl. “Baby Woodfin is here!,” he posted on X. “She is beautiful and healthy! Mom is doing well! We are excited and very blessed. Grateful for our village!”. The mayor married Kendra...
New Alabama restaurant celebrates ‘Birmingham’s Batman’
For those who haven’t eaten at Magnolia Point, the new restaurant in a 90-year-old building on Birmingham’s Southside, Saturday may be your day to check it out. That’s when the restaurant -- which boasts a billboard-sized mural of the late Willie J. Perry, the everyday hero known as “Birmingham’s Batman” -- will celebrate Willie Perry Day with a special menu and cocktail in his honor.
Jacksonville homeowners ask for urgency as city plans flooding solutions
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — People living in some Jacksonville neighborhoods continue to have issues with flooding. It's happening in the Cotton Creek and Eagles Landing subdivisions. "Almost every time we have a hard rain, it’s like a river running through there," said Tim King. "I'm worried about it reaching...
Birmingham closes Don Hawkins Recreational Center until further notice
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Park and Recreation Board has announced that the Don Hawkins Recreational Center will be closed until further notice. Officials with the city of Birmingham say the facility is closing temporarily because the roof is old and needs repairing and/or replacing. The city plans to...
Birmingham police searching for missing 76-year-old woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing woman who was last seen Wednesday. Jenell Jenkins, 76, was last seen near Jefferson State Community College on Carson Road at around 2:30 p.m. She was driving a Gold Toyota Camry with a damaged driver’s side and front bumper. Jenkins stands at 5’4” […]
City of Birmingham launches Facade Improvement Program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham has announced that they will be launching their Facade Improvement Program. The initiative will offer forgivable loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses within city limits to support property revitalization efforts. The program will also aim to restore and enhance the appearance of blighted or dilapidated […]
Alabama’s First Cookie Plug to Host Grand Opening Saturday, First 50 to Score Freebies
A few dozen early birds can get some pretty sweet worms this weekend as the new-to-market Cookie Plug bakery opens on McFarland Boulevard in Northport. Launched in California a few years ago, the fast-growing brand marries hip-hop culture, street-art aesthetics and decadent treats that are "part cookie, part cake, part brownie."
Thompson’s opener against Grayson to air on ESPN2
It’s another year and another opportunity for the Thompson Warriors to showcase Alabaster on the national stage after ESPN chose to air the reigning Class 7A runners-up on national television. The post Thompson’s opener against Grayson to air on ESPN2 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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