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Homewood Public Library invites students to begin the “Road to College”
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood Public Library invites local students and families to learn more about furthering their education at the Road to College event. A dozen local colleges and universities will attend including Jefferson State Community College, The University of Alabama and Auburn University. Admissions counselors will be on hand to answer questions regarding test scores, application timelines, and financial aid. The event will begin with a 15 minute program discussing the college process, FASFA applications, and more.
Whale of a Sale consignment event coming Sept. 12-13 at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church has its biannual Whale of Sale consignment sale and fundraiser coming up Sept. 12-13. Shoppers can find gently used children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, baby gear and maternity clothing. The funds raised will go toward projects for the Vestavia Day School and The Rucker Collier Foundation, which is a charitable organization committed to raising awareness of and finding a cure for sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma and other rare and lesser-studied pediatric sarcomas.
18-wheeler catches fire on I-459 in Hoover, no injuries reported
HOOVER, AL (WBMA) — A 18-wheeler caught on fire Sunday afternoon on I-459 in Hoover, Alabama. The Hoover Fire Department responded to the fire, extinguishing the flames. No injuries have been reported. It is unclear as to how the fire started at this time. The Hoover Police asks that...
Alabama high school football player dies after suffering injury during game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama high school football player died Saturday, a day after he was critically injured during a game. Morgan Academy quarterback Caden Tellier was hurt following a tackle in the third quarter of the school’s game Friday night against Southern Academy in Selma, headmaster Bryan Oliver told Al.com. Tellier, a 16-year-old junior, […]
Weekly Update: Gas Prices across North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.35 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.81 and premium at $4.16. In Alabama, drivers are paying...
Calera makes another stolen vehicle arrest with new tag reader technology
CALERA, AL (WBMA) — The Calera Police Department has made another stolen vehicle arrest with its newtag reader technology. On Facebook, the Calera PD announced they made an arrest on Saturday, August 24, around 9 pm, after they responded to a stolen vehicle alert with the tag reader cameras.
Man charged after multiple vehicles struck on U.S. 11 before crash near Waterson Parkway
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — A red SUV crashed on Main Street just south of Waterson Parkway Friday morning, but not before striking at least three other vehicles, according to Trussville Police Lt. Clint Riner. Riner said dispatch was notified by motorists of a vehicle driving erratically on U.S. Highway 11 northbound shortly after […]
Small Earthquake Shakes Northeast Alabama, No Damage Reported
ALABAMA (WDNews) – Late Friday night, a minor earthquake rattled northeast Alabama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 11:35 p.m., had a preliminary magnitude of 2.3. Its epicenter was located roughly two and a half miles below the surface, just north-northeast of the...
FRIDAY NIGHT PREPS: Carver's big third quarter leads to romp over Vestavia; MA holds off Tallassee
G.W. Carver led by just one point late first half but scored late in the final minute and then took advantage of an early turnover with an interception and scored 13 unanswered points to start the second half on the way to a comfortable 41-19 win over Vestavia Hills in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl on Friday.
Gasoline prices down more than 10 cents per gallon this week
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Birmingham has dropped 10.7 cents in the last week, to $2.95/g, according to GasBuddy. This brings prices to 16.9 cents/g lower than a month ago, and 41.3 cents/g lower than a year ago. Nationally, diesel has dropped 3.2 cents in the...
'Most people don't do well with rats': Dry weather bringing critters into buildings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local wildlife experts say they're seeing an increase in rats in homes and commercial businesses due to dry weather. Experts say rats are on a mission to quench their thirst. “Rats will pee and poop as they go; most people don't do well with rats or...
Lulu Gribbin returns to Mountain Brook after June Shark Attack
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin is back home in Mountain Brook after a shark attack in June claimed her hand and leg. She spent the last 77 days in a North Carolina hospital. Saturday was an emotional but celebratory day in Mountain Brook. The streets were lined with family, friends and community […]
Dry Sunday, Summer steam cranks up this week
Sunday: Hot and dry weather rolls along as we wrap up the weekend. Highs reach the low and middle 90s under plenty of sunshine. Next Week: The heat will crank up significantly for the upcoming week. In fact, we’re expecting some of the hottest weather so far this Summer. Highs peak in the upper 90s […]
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