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Largest Rookie Class in 4 Years Graduates From Birmingham Police Department
Eighteen students graduated from the Birmingham Police Academy Friday. The class was so big Birmingham Police Department moved the event to Bill Harris Arena. The graduating class is also the department’s largest since April of 2020. “I decided to take this path because I do love my community. I...
Lee Styslinger III: Reducing Gun Violence in Birmingham Requires a United, Communitywide Front
Since our founding in Birmingham in 1929, Altec has seen the city go through a few turbulent times – times when our citizens were wracked by poverty during the Great Depression, times when our citizens were subjected to violence in response to their peaceful push for basic human rights. We persisted through those times, and Birmingham today is a much stronger community as a result. We learned from our past and are still building a better community where all people can be happy, healthy and fulfilled.
Homewood mayor to retire from public office
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announced Monday evening, Aug. 26, he will soon retire from public office. At Monday evening’s city council meeting, McClusky said he would retire effective Nov. 1, 2024. McClusky cited a need to focus on his family as one of the reasons...
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.
Trussville hosts information session ahead of property tax vote
Residents in Trussville are getting ready to vote on whether or not to raise property taxes on Aug. 27. Many residents still have questions and concerns about the potential property tax increase. If approved, this would raise property taxes by 12.9 mills to a total of 75 mills, the highest rate allowed in Alabama.
More heat and humidity across Alabama this week. Storms return for the Labor Day weekend.
Www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-08-26 05:55:43. SUMMARY: A historic moment was marked by cheers at a statue unveiling. The week starts with comfortable temperatures, but humidity and heat will gradually increase. Most of the week will remain dry until the weekend, when scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected. Downtown Birmingham shows no visibility issues, with a brightening sky. Temperatures will reach 94°F on Saturday, with a 40% chance of storms. The weekend won’t be a total washout, but outdoor plans may be impacted by strong winds and frequent lightning. Early week temperatures will peak, leading to high heat index values by Thursday.
Center Point comes up just short against Bessemer City
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor BESSEMER – The Center Point Eagles come into the 2024 season with high expectations, moving from class 6A to 5A. However, the Eagles still had some unfinished business in 6A as they took to the road to take on the Bessemer City Purple Tigers on Friday night. The Purple Tigers […]
Educator Toolkit can help teach students about Social Security | KYLLE' D. MCKINNEY
A well-informed instructor can have a powerful influence on their students. That’s why we created the Educator Toolkit. This toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. The Educator Toolkit includes: Lesson plans with objectives.Infographics and handouts for each...
2 Alabama HBCUs compete in National Battle of the Bands
HOUSTON, Texas — Two of Alabama's historically Black colleges and universities competed Sunday in the 10th annualNational Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Eight bands were chosen from around the nation to perform this year, including the Miles College Purple Marching Machine and the Tuskegee...
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