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After questioning its own violence, Birmingham calls for Gaza ceasefire
After condemning violence and a homicide spree this month in Birmingham, the Birmingham City Council then voted to condemn violence in the Middle East and call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The council approved a resolution of support for ceasing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. “The City of Birmingham is...
Birmingham mayor pledges violent criminal crackdown, calls for weapons ban
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) -- In moments, a barrage of bullets turned a North Birmingham venue from a July birthday celebration into a scene of carnage. Fourteen people were shot, four fatally. The casualties included Lee Getting's oldest daughter, Markeisha. He received a call from someone at the scene during the...
Birmingham area adding 7 new fire stations: Here’s where they’ll be
Over half a dozen fire station projects are in the works in Birmingham’s surrounding cities. While some of these projects aim to replace aging facilities and have lined up coincidentally, others are a response to ongoing population growth in different parts of the metro. Below is a list of...
Birmingham residents push for regulations on short term rental properties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham’s Zoning and Advisory Committee heard from residents Tuesday at a public hearing about zoning ordinances concerning Airbnb’s and short-tern rental properties. A lined wrapped around the room at the meeting as dozens of residents waited their turn to speak before the committee. Crestwood North resident, Verna Gates, […]
Interesting discovery made during demolition of Lewter Hardware building
The demolition of part of the famous Lewter Hardware building included a unique discovery. An old mural for Yucatan Gum was found behind a layer of brick, advertising one of the first flavored chewing gum brands in the world. Apparently, no one involved with the new project or with the...
Cold front will bring scattered to numerous showers and storms this afternoon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Wednesday morning. Fair skies will start off the day with very warm and muggy temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. Some patchy but dense fog will be expected for the morning commute in locations that saw heavy rainfall with yesterday’s storms. Today is looking partly cloudy with some peeks of sunshine boosting temperatures quickly into the upper 80s to lower 90s, the heat index will still hover around 100 degrees before the rain arrives. A cold front is forecast to move across the Tennessee Valley later today and this will trigger scattered to widespread rain showers and storms for the afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, isolated damaging wind gusts and small hail will be expected with any more organized and stronger storms developing later today.
Multiple West Alabama Cities Included In Heat Advisory
The cities of Moundville, Fayette, Eutaw, Demopolis, Tuscaloosa, and more are included in the latest Heat Advisory in West Alabama according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Residents are encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Wednesday,...
North Alabama honors Father of the Blues with annual W.C. Handy Music Festival
The W.C. Handy Music Festival is returning to the Shoals. Music fans will join together by the thousands for the biggest tourism event in North Alabama. The festival boasts over 250 events and artists, spanning all across northwest Alabama. This includes Florence, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and more. The events kick off on Thursday, July 18 and conclude Sunday, July 28, making for 11 days of events for every type of music-lover.
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […] The post Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Bessemer BOE votes to not move forward with HVAC, roof repairs
Bessemer City Board of Education held a regular board meeting Tuesday night. The board has less than 10 days to submit their response to Dr. Eric Mackey's letter. In his letter, Mackey outlines five major concerns including, finances, student learning, facilities, personnel, and board governance. If the Bessemer Board of Education's response is deemed inadequate the state could intervene.
Many teams in SWAC like where they stand. Here are 5 things we learned at media day.
Here are five things we learned at SWAC media day on Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama:. If anyone is expecting a stumble because Fred McNair left Alcorn State after seven seasons, it isn’t the Southwestern Athletic Conference coaches and sports information directors. They picked the Braves to win the West Division with 11 first-place votes, ahead of the team that beat them out for the title last year on a tiebreaker, Prairie View. Cedric Thomas lost his two best offensive players in quarterback Aaron Allen and running back Jarveon Howard, but he returns seven defensive starters and All-SWAC tight end Truck Griffin.
Progress being made in the Pinson area on the Northern Beltline; ALDOT meeting with residents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Work on the Northern Beltline is currently underway. ALDOT says crews are working on one of the first phases near the Pinson area off Highway 75. Currently, the construction will not impact the area’s drivers, but they plan on meeting with neighbors this week. Once...
Rainy weather pattern for the next week across Central Alabama
Thursday: We will have an active weather pattern for the next week across Central Alabama. It starts with a cold front moving across Alabama on Thursday. This will set off numerous showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Some of the rain could be heavy, and winds could gust to 40-50 mph. Isolated flooding and wind […]
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