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NEW: How businesses can prevent opioid overdoses in Central Alabama now
The opioid crisis continues to claim the lives of more people each year, including in Birmingham. But help is within reach thanks to Addiction Prevention Coalition’s new ONEbox™ initiative. Read on for what you should know and how local businesses and community organizations can get involved. About the...
Alabama: Your Dimes Could Bank You $450,000
You have better odds of finding one of these coins than winning the lottery!. I always want to mention that any quarter prior to 1965 is silver!. I check every quarter I see. There is another coin that can line your pockets with up to $450,000.00. That’s a lot of...
AHSAA Medical Director: Football is ‘still safe’ sport despite recent deaths
Veteran doctor and AHSAA medical director James Robinson said this week that, while it is unusual to have two football-related deaths in Alabama this early in a season, football remains a safe sport. On Monday, family and friends in Selma continued to mourn the death of 16-year-old Morgan Academy student...
Colbert County Sheriff identifies suspect injured in multi-state police chase turned shootout
One man is in serious condition after being shot by deputies in Colbert County in the aftermath of an early Thursday morning car chase. The chase got so intense that Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine joined. He was involved in a crash and had to be checked out at the hospital. He told WAAY he is okay and already back to work.
Alabama United States attorney announces resignation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross has announced his resignation effective August 24, 2024. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Mr. Ross, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the Duke University School of Law,...
Madison schools exceed 13K students this year
Madison City Schools’ student population is growing. It's revenues are not, at least not fast enough. The school system’s superintendent, Ed Nichols, addressed a room full of businesspeople, government leaders and educators at the annual Back-to-School Breakfast last week and discussed some of the system’s successes and challenges.
'Pathfinder' hoisted back into place at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A nearly 50-year-old mockup that was part of the space shuttle development project is being reassembled for display at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Two huge cranes lifted the "Pathfinder" orbiter model back into place as part of the full shuttle assembly outside the Huntsville museum.
Fultondale residents reject tax increase to fund fire department, community center
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents in the city of Fultondale overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to increase their property taxes. According to results provided by the city, 679 folks voted in Tuesday’s referendum. The final tally showed 190 (28%) were for, 489 (72%) were against. Funds from the property tax...
Zoning regulations for unincorporated Shelby County voted down despite concerns around men’s prison transitional program
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Shelby County voters took part in a special election to decide zoning regulations for some unincorporated parts of the county near Harpersville and Vincent. Election results report that 58.29% of voters voted against zoning regulations and 41.21% voted for the regulations. There was also one undervote cast, where a ballot […]
Nonprofit Picks Up Tab as Shoppers Get $55 Worth of Free Groceries in Fairfield
Charles and Maryland Voltz were among several dozen residents who stood in line Tuesday morning for $55 worth of free groceries from Carver Jones Market, a recently opened and Black-owned business in Fairfield. The couple said they have lived in nearby Belwood for nearly 42 years and it feels “wonderful...
'There's no reason why we have to live like this': Birmingham residents demand sidewalk repairs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gwendolyn Webb lives in District 4 of Birmingham and says the condition of her neighborhood is hazardous for all ages. “There is no reason why we should have to live like this. Children can fall into sewers anywhere. Why? Because the sewer covers are missing,” stated Webb.
City of Gadsden planning for the ultimate golfing experience
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Gadsden is panning a nighttime golfing experience as it lights nine holes at the Twin Bridges Golf Course. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford says they’ve already received calls for corporate events for this new nighttime golf experience. Part of the Gadsden Grow Plan,...
City of Birmingham suing motel owner, says property is a ‘public nuisance’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham is suing a motel owner saying the property is a public nuisance. In a complaint filed on August 15, the city accused the Relax Inn on 1st Avenue North in Woodlawn of affecting the surrounding area. Last week, a man wanted for...
UA leaders talk gameday changes and security
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - New season, a new coach, a new approach on how things will be done this weekend when Alabama opens its season against Western Kentucky. UA leaders have spoken about what changes fans can expect to see starting at the Walk of Champions. The walk will begin...
San Francisco 49ers unexpectedly cut bait on 2023 third round pick and former Alabama Crimson Tide star
One of the bright spots of the 2021 and 2022 Alabama Crimson Tide was the development of tight end Cameron Latu. Latu blossomed into an effective and efficient playmaker at Alabama, earning his spot as a third-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. But one year later, the San Francisco 49ers ...
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