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Man identified in deadly Bessemer shooting
BESSEMER, Ala. — Bessemer police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man Thursday night. Officers responded to a shooting call just before midnight at the 1900 block of 10th Avenue. When they arrived, they found Demetrius La Keen Fletcher, 43, had been shot. He was...
Waste spill near Birmingham floods creek with grease, animal fat
A spill at the BHT Resources facility in Bessemer has released an undisclosed volume of grease and animal fat material into Valley Creek, a Black Warrior River tributary. Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke said it appears that spills occurred at two wastewater ponds in a wooded area near the facility.
City of Gadsden fully staffing their fire department
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Gadsden is keeping you safe by fully staffing their fire department for the first time in years. Gadsden Fire Chief Wil Reed says he wanted to be fully staffed within five years, but was able to do it in three. “We’ve been fighting...
ESPN analyst sends clear message to star SEC QB
Jalen Milroe will have a lot to prove this year at Alabama, and one ESPN pundit thinks he’ll have the most to prove of anyone. ESPN college football reporter Heather Dinch named the Alabama star the quarterback with “the most to prove” in the upcoming 2024-25 college football season.
Leeds to bring sports park, hotels and retail near Buc-ee’s + The Shops of Grand River
The City of Leeds has approved an agreement to develop a regional sports park, hotel and retail off Exit 140 on I-20 near The Shops of Grand River Outlet Mall and Buc-ee’s. “I’m happy to report something that’s happened in the City of Leeds that’s going to change the face of Leeds.
Area cities, counties pace the state’s unemployment rates
MONTGOMERY – A trio of north Alabama cities are among the state’s best when it comes to unemployment rates for June. And, there are five counties in the area which boast the state’s lowest rates. So, for the Tennessee Valley, the economy is roaring along. Madison has...
432-pound bull shark caps opening day at 2024 Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
A stormy Friday morning made for a slow start to the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, but the big fish started to come in by day’s end – including a bull shark that wasn’t far shy of the state record. The firing of a cannon marked...
Fortunate Lottery Players Win Six-Figure Prizes in North Carolina
An incredibly fortunate player from Alabama, who recently visited North Carolina, scored a six-figure prize from a recent Powerball drawing. The lucky man identified as Christopher Baker from Leesburg, Alabama, visited the North Carolina Education Lottery Wednesday to collect his sweet $100,000 Powerball prize. The man recently visited North Carolina...
Alabama shrimpers set to rally Saturday
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - Kerry Mitchell and her husband know the challenges that come with shrimping for a living. Her husband Michael is out dragging his net off Dauphin Island. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what we...
End of Watch Ride in Memory of Corporal Keith Morgan this Saturday
This Special Ride is being conducted to honor the memory of the late Corporal Keith Morgan, who passed away in 2022. Corporal Morgan, who had served with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years, died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Phone (256)...
Celebrating 100 Years! Centre First United Methodist Church Centennial Service this Sunday
Centre First United Methodist Church invites the community to join them this Sunday, July 21st, as they celebrate 100 years in their beautiful sanctuary, located on Main Street in Centre. WEIS Radio’s Jerry Baker recently sat down with Bill Mack Garret to learn more about the church’s upcoming centennial celebration....
Now open – 1st inclusive pier at Hays Nature Preserve
Mayor Tommy Battle and Attorney Christine Hinson opened a newly constructed pier that is accessible for fishing enthusiasts of all abilities. Read more to find out about how its charitable development and relation to the revered Hays family. Where the pier came from. Thank the James Gordon William Legacy Fund...
Tuscaloosa City School District holds job fair at Central High School
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – On Thursday, Tuscaloosa City Schools held a job fair for those looking to start a new career chapter in education. The school system has 65 open positions, which include teachers, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and teachers’ aides. A job fair was held at Central High School in the gymnasium to […]
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