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Popular Birmingham bar looks to reopen in Five Points South next week
The owner of Dave’s Pub in Birmingham’s Five Points South says the popular establishment should be reopened by next week. In a social media post, Dan Williams said owners are waiting to receive the liquor license after gaining approval from the city. According to Williams, “bottom line, we’ll...
Grammy-award winning artist brings music celebrating Black heritage to Birmingham
Rhythm and Blues (R&B) royalty is coming to Birmingham to put on a show. Billboard reintroduced R&B in the 1990s to categorize all music made by Black people that is not hip-hop. Lalah Hathaway, five-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, released her seventh studio album, VANTABLACK, two months ago ahead of her...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
Southside Panthers defeat Carver Rams in season opener on Thursday
The Southside Panthers defeated the Carver Rams out of Birmingham on Thursday in a jamboree on the Panther’s field. The Panthers struck first against the Rams to quickly put points on the scoreboard. The Rams were able to answer and keep the Panthers on their toes, but the Panthers pulled away with a 30-12 victory to kick off their season.
UAB Blazers prepare for season opener under coach Trent Dilfer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The UAB Blazers, under the leadership of coach Trent Dilfer, are gearing up for their season opener against Alcorn State on Thursday night. "I had forgotten how painful it was to get your brain beaten in," Dilfer said. "You work so hard every week to get a building ready to go to compete every single week."
SEC football undergoes major changes this season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The SEC's addition of Texas and Oklahoma marks a significant shift in college football's conference landscape. This expansion means the traditional SEC West and East divisions are gone, replaced by a single 16-team league. "And you heard from 14 deep to 16 strong. Sixteen is our...
New inflation report: What’s up and what’s down
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Finally, some good economic news as we head into fall. The inflation rate has dropped below 3% for the first time in almost four years, but we looked behind those numbers, and found some areas are still showing rising prices. Auto insurance rates are among those...
These Alabamians demonstrate that you can have success in sports off the playing field
An interest in Fantasy Football led to a 10-year career in real football for Enterprise native and Auburn graduate Michelle McKenna. In 2012, McKenna was looking at the National Football League’s website to do some research involving her Fantasy Football team when she spotted a link for job openings with the league. At the time McKenna was working as the chief information officer for Constellation Energy in Baltimore, and she noticed that the NFL was seeking to fill the same role. So, McKenna applied and three months later was hired as the NFL’s first CIO.
Birmingham police hold press conference on deadly apartment shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is holding a press conference at 5 p.m. Friday to discuss a homicide investigation at the Monarch Ridge Apartments. On Tuesday, officers were dispatched after 10:30 p.m. and found Asia Alyce Poole, 21, shot to death in the 2900 block of Gallant Drive. A second victim was also […]
Hale's Hotshots: Parker's Na'eem Offord & Jourdin Crawford
A new segment called Hale's Hotshots will air every week on Friday Night Rivals Blitz Gameday. Jamie Hale sits down with the shining stars of the gridiron. In week 0, she visits with a couple of Parker superstars. Na'eem Offord and Jourdin Crawford.
Birmingham's Monarch Ridge faces scrutiny after repeated violence
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — It was a quiet day today at the Monarch Ridge Apartments. But many residents are still shocked and frustrated following a deadly shooting Tuesday night. It was live-streamed on social media, a woman lost her life. That woman identified as 21-year-old Asia Poole. That video...
Football Friday: Season kicks off tonight
It is Friday, which mean it's gameday for the Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park high school football teams. Under the Lights and 280 Living has you covered from the gridiron. Briarwood and Oak Mountain square off at Heardmont Park in the Under the Lights Game of the Week. Chelsea hosts Mobile Christian at home. Spain Park is also at home, playing Sparkman. Kickoff for each game is set for 7 p.m. Here's what you need to know: The Under the Lights newsletter is back and ready to hit your inbox first thing Saturday morning. Click here to get...
UAB Marching Blazers pay tribute to past through 30th anniversary show
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The UAB Marching Blazers is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The band will honor its history with a show that looks back on the program’s past. Anuska Phuyal is the trumpet section leader and this is her last year with the band. She said...
Hundreds fill Legion Field for second annual ‘Stop the Violence’ football game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A.H. Parker High School and Ramsay High School kicked off their football season with the second annual “Stop the Violence” football game. Fans from both A.H. Parker High School and Ramsay High School poured into Legion Field for the big game offering support for their favorite team. But it’s the meaning […]
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