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Alabama Window Washer Left Dangling From Skyscraper After Equipment Malfunctions
Jared Cooper was simply cleaning windows in Alabama. Per WKRG, Cooper found himself dangling more than 450 feet in the air from a ledge while cleaning the windows of the RSA Tower. Representing the Squeegee Squad, it was Cooper's first time cleaning the massive tower. "I had a feeling something was going to happen last night, so I wasn't too sure," Cooper told the publication.
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Powers Alabama Communities for 50 Years, Prepares for the Future
Browns Ferry is TVA’s first and largest nuclear power plant, with three boiling water reactors producing about 20 percent of TVA’s total generation capacity. It is the nation’s third-largest nuclear power producer and employs 1,500 people. In this 50th anniversary year for Unit 1, Browns Ferry also...
Check out these cool August events in the Huntsville area
When: August 9-18 Where: Various locations. We cannot mention August events and not mention the Paris Olympics or our monthly food truck rally. And these are a combined event this month!. When: Aug. 3 5PM-9PM Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. 3. Lainey Wilson. One...
Orion Amphitheater group’s downtown Huntsville venue sets grand opening
A crucial hole in Huntsville music venues will soon be filled. Finally. For all the exciting additions in recent years — Mars Music Hall, Orion Amphitheater, the upcoming South Star Music Festival — since SideTracks Music Hall’s 2022 closing, Huntsville’s been devoid of a full-time, club-sized venue for touring-level bands.
Potential growth for Tuscaloosa National Airport
The City of Tuscaloosa is one step closer to building a new terminal at the Tuscaloosa National Airport. This after the city council unanimously voted to approve applying for the Airport Terminal Grant Program, Monday night. Council President Kip Tyner said it's important for visitors to see something that looks...
$400 million UAB Medical West hospital set to open Saturday
BESSEMER, Ala. — The brand-new UAB Medical West Medical Center is set to open at 6 a.m. on Saturday. That is when 20 ambulances will begin transferring around 130 patients to the brand-new $400 million facility. CEO Keith Pennington said the new campus will offer much more room and...
Birmingham police searching for missing 76-year-old woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing woman who was last seen Wednesday. Jenell Jenkins, 76, was last seen near Jefferson State Community College on Carson Road at around 2:30 p.m. She was driving a Gold Toyota Camry with a damaged driver’s side and front bumper. Jenkins stands at 5’4” […]
Roy Wood Jr. on Trump’s Kamala Harris comments: When did you turn Black?
Birmingham’s Roy Wood Jr. weighed in on former President Donald Trump’s appearance Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, asking his social media followers a pointed question. The comedian was referring to Trump’s questioning of Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial background. Harris is Black...
Polling fan confidence about the next Alabama Football National Championship
One Fall Camp day into the 2024 Alabama Football season brings back memories of Fall Camp in 2009. Alabama was going into Nick Saban's third season, following a 12-2 season that ended with two disappointing losses. Instead of dismay, optimism could not have been higher. Alabama fans firmly believed Nick Saban would soon deliver another National Championship.
$13,000 missing from Birmingham City elementary school
The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts has published it's audit of Birmingham City Schools. The report was published on June 28th, and notes a number of discrepancies. According to the audit, an internal investigation found that from 2017 to 2023, a total of $13,679 was collected but not...
3 killed in Shelby County crash
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Shelby County. According to Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans, around 5 p.m., a vehicle driven by Patricia McCormick, 77, of Montevallo, crossed the center line near the 2500 block of Hwy 119 and struck another vehicle head-on. The passenger […]
Mountain Brook teen named second alternate in Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County 2025
On July 20, Lula Comer, a senior at Mountain Brook High School, competed for the role of Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County 2025. Comer was named a second alternate during the program held at John Carroll Catholic High School. She was also selected as the Overall Talent Winner, with her talent being contemporary dance.
Alabama offers twin brother of former Tide commit, 2025 ATH Derick Smith
Two days after his twin brother — Derick Smith flipped from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Auburn Tigers, 2025 wide receiver Erick Smith has landed an offer from the Crimson Tide. The two Smith brothers play for Southside-Selma High School in Selma, Alabama. Erick plays wide receiver wheras his brother, Derick, plays both wide receiver and safety. On Monday, Derick made the decision to flip to the Tigers. The move was somewhat of a surprise to outsiders but recruiting insiders were aware of the potential flip several days prior. Alabama will continue to recruit the twin brothers. Erick is currently uncommitted. He...
Renew Birmingham to host Cookout and Car Show on Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – Renew Birmingham will host a Cookout and Car Show event on Saturday featuring free food, giveaways and more. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Ensley on Avenue D in front of Cottons. Organizers say there will be a free barbecue, car show, kids’ area […]
Talladega appoints interim police chief
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBMA) — The city of Talladega announced it named an interim police chief. Captain Ronald McElrath will fill the position. The announcement follow the retirement of Diane Thomas. Thomas revealed the news during a city council meeting. The city said McElrath began his career with the Talladega...
The Worship Center in Birmingham hosting back-to-school event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Worship Center Christian Church is inviting students of all ages for a back-to-school celebration. They will be giving away 500 backpacks, interactive games, complimentary haircuts and more. The event will be held on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 100 Derby Parkway. The event is free to the […]
Local winner Glenn Sims takes home $15,000 at Toyota of Sylacauga clearance event
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Last week, Glenn Sims claimed the $15,000 grand prize at Toyota of Sylacauga’s Massive Summer Clearance event. Sims, who previously won a 55-inch big-screen TV during a Toyotathon event, was both shocked and grateful for his latest windfall. “When the guy at Toyota matched up...
Weather Alert: Possible Damaging Winds for Portions of Alabama
Alabama is expected to experience another hot day. Please don’t forget that several counties are under a heat advisory. Click here for more details. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "A surface boundary will approach the Interstate 59 corridor from the northwest this afternoon, resulting in isolated thunderstorms, some of which may become severe.”