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Birmingham woman sues Lane Kiffin, Trumps, and JD Vance, asking for '1,000,000 Gazillions'
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - How are college football coach Lane Kiffin, members of the Trump family, and VP candidate JD Vance connected? They are all named in a lawsuit filed by a Birmingham woman. According to court documents obtained by ABC 33/40 News, the woman, who we are not...
Athens Police: 2 transported by helicopter after wreck involving tanker truck
Athens (WAAY) - Two people were flown to a hospital by helicopter after a wreck at Lindsay Lane and Huntsville-Browns Ferry in Athens, according to the Athens Police Department. Police said a vehicle struck a tanker truck. Check back with WAAY for updates.
City of Athens, Athens Police respond to community comments about Haitian immigrants
ATHENS, Ala. — "Every citizen has a right to ask questions about government, but some of the conversation around this issue on social media has involved wild allegations and rhetoric. City leaders are happy to provide information and answers where they can, but the City – and state and federal law – condemn any narrative that seeks to discriminate against people based on their race or nationality."
Calhoun County organization providing free animal microchipping
ALEXANDRIA, Ala. (WBRC) - In an effort to prevent roaming and lost pets in Calhoun County, the organization ‘Animal Advocates For Calhoun County’ is providing a free microchipping event. The first Animal Advocates for Calhoun County (AACC) microchipping event will take place at the community center in Alexandria...
Birmingham businesses urged to register their business in new tax software before September deadline
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is On Your Side with an important message for business owners in the Magic City. Birmingham is now converting their tax software in an effort to streamline the tax process for businesses here in the city. The change is estimated to impact close to 35,000...
Man held on $3 million bond after chase ends in crash at Birmingham Citgo; drugs, guns seized
A Bessemer man is being held on $3 million bond after authorities say he led lawmen on a police chase, crashed at a Birmingham gas station and then was found in possession of illegal drugs and guns. Bryant Lamar Robertson, 37, is charged with trafficking fentanyl, trafficking heroin, trafficking methamphetamine,...
Elmore inmates relocated during renovations
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Soon, Elmore Correctional Facility will undergo bathroom renovations, which will lead to displacing inmates to Draper Correctional Facility during the construction period. Inmates from one of the six dorms will be transferred to Draper at a time while renovations are taking place. Elmore currently...
UAH’s Tennessee Resident Scholarships can make a big difference for out-of-state students
When Kara Trim was a high schooler making college plans, the Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was an opportunity “too good to pass up.”. “It made attending UAH incredibly affordable by offering in-state tuition rates, which was a game-changer for me and...
Heat Advisory and the chance for showers and storms this afternoon
HEAT ADVISORY FOR AREAS ALONG AND WEST OF I65 UNTIL 5PM TODAY. Heat will be a big story this afternoon with highs topping out in the lower to middle 90s. Showers and storms will become likely as we move into the evening hours tonight. Some could be on the stronger side with gusty winds and heavy rain. Timing for the storms continues to get later in the day so from 4pm-8pm for most of the area.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
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