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Birmingham files lawsuit against owners of property where mass shooting occurred
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — A lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a piece of property where four people were killed and 10 others injured in a mass shooting over the weekend. On Wednesday, the city of Birmingham filed a lawsuit against GW LLC, Mortgage Realty and Trendsetters LLP following a shooting that occurred […]
HBCU football coaches approaching new era of NIL, transfer portal in different ways
As the NCAA is now a free-agent market, all college athletics programs are adjusting to the change, and HBCU football is no different. At Tuesday’s SWAC Media Day event in Birmingham, Alabama, several coaches provided insights on how Name Image and Likeness (NIL) rules and the transfer portal have changed their recruiting approaches or not changed them at all.
Freedom Preparatory Academy opening this fall in the Titusville community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new charter school, Freedom Preparatory Academy, is coming to the Titusville community. It is currently enrolling kindergarten students and looking for teachers. The school year will start in September, and it is a completely free college prep academy. The academy was founded in Memphis over...
Death Of Alabama Student Exposed In Netflix Documentary
A documentary on the "Max" streaming service called "Bama Rush" has gotten lots of publicity. Now, another one, "Victim/Suspect", on Netflix highlights an investigative journalist trying to expose issues when it comes to women reporting sexual assaults. A large portion of the show is centered around a high-profile case in...
Arrest made in Monday deadly Alex City shooting
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (WSFA) - Police in Alexander City have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting on Monday. Authorities say 25-year-old Lavontae Parker is charged with the murder of 40-year-old Stephen Huntley. According to police, Huntley was found with a fatal gunshot wound to his chest on Washington Street.
Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist
The Helena Police Department has shared that an 11-year-old juvenile was responsible for the fire at the Publix supermarket at Crow’s Corner on July 15. The post Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Despite recent rain drought conditions worsen
Despite some recent rain, there are areas of the Tennessee Valley that are now experiencing extreme drought conditions. The good news is that over the next several days, there will be plenty of opportunities for rain. The Thursday drought monitor brought extreme drought conditions to parts of Limestone, Madison, Lauderdale...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
High School Football Academic All-Americans- Players From Sparkman And Bob Jones Selected
HARVEST- High School Football America has selected 118 student-athletes from Alabama for its fourth annual Academic All-America Team. All the honorees attained a grade point average of 3.7 or higher while being a contributor to the varsity team in 2023. Both Bob Jones and Sparkman Highs each had three players...
Zula Modern Medspa offering ground-breaking skincare technology
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Have you ever thought about what is underneath your skin?. Zula Modern Medspa offers a cutting-edge skin care analysis device called “Alma IQ.” This device captures multiple pictures of your face to see what is happening within your skin. Erica, a Zula...
Family mourns loss of 3-year-old girl who drowned in Lake Weiss
A Georgia family is mourning the loss of a 3-year-old girl who died after she fell into Lake Weiss. Kinley Nicole Anderson slipped off a dock and drowned in Lake Weiss on July 13. Deputies, along with Leesburg Police and Fire, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, Alabama Law...
NEW Carver Jones Market coming to Fairfield, opening July 31
A new grocery store is coming soon to Fairfield, bringing jobs and access to affordable, fresh food. Read on to learn more about the Carver Jones Market and its grand opening on Wednesday, July 31. Carver Jones Market coming to Fairfield. Food insecurity is one of the biggest challenges affecting...
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