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Venue of mass shooting in Birmingham lacked licenses to operate
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Four people were killed and ten others were injured after shots were fired into a building where a birthday party event was being held. It happened Saturday night just after 11 p.m. in North Birmingham at an 'event center.'. After concerns were raised to us...
Gadsden Police Department Make Two Arrests In A Major Organized Retail Theft Ring
The Gadsden Police Department used the new Flock cameras around the city to help them make two arrests in a major organized retail theft ring. Officers say the ring has racked up thousands of dollars in thefts here and across the east coast. Sgt. Dusty Ford with the Gadsden Police...
Annual Kennis Croom Memorial Scholarship ceremony held in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Monday marked the third annual Officer Kennis Croom Memorial Scholarship award ceremony in Tuscaloosa. The scholarship is named in honor of Kennis Croom, who grew up in the Druid City but died in the line of duty as a police officer in Meridian, Mississippi. “We want to continue his legacy and […]
New Costco location under construction in Madison
According to signs placed around a newly paved parking lot, a brand new Costco location is underway for construction. If you’d like to know when and where this location is going, read on for details. Where this new Costco location will be. The new location is located off of...
Readers choose The Birmingham News top prep athletes of the year
AL.com readers selected their choice for boys and girls Athlete of the Year in the Birmingham area with an online poll. The poll results agreed with The Birmingham News boys athlete of Clay-Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe, but readers chose Oak Mountain’s Emma Hawkins instead of Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips.
Helena Publix store temporarily shut down following fire
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Publix grocery store in Helena is temporarily closed following a fire on Monday. According to the Helena Police Department, the fire was reported before 3 p.m. Within an hour, officers had completed their investigation. As of Monday afternoon, the store remains closed due to the fire. No other information on […]
Nick Saban was denied entry into SEC Media Days for funny reason
Nick Saban attended SEC Media Days on Monday for the 17th consecutive year, but he did not receive the same type of red carpet treatment he has gotten in the past. Saban is covering SEC Media Days this year as a member of the media with ESPN. While appearing on “Get Up” Monday morning, the... The post Nick Saban was denied entry into SEC Media Days for funny reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sheffield officer arrested for domestic violence
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested Sunday night. Sheffield Police say they requested the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a possible domestic violence incident involving officer Kelsey Quesenberry and her fiance. Both are employed by the police department. Deputies...
Two people killed in fiery wreck on Alabama highway Monday morning
Two people were killed, and one person was injured in a fiery wreck on an Alabama highway Monday morning. News 19 in Huntsville reports that multiple fire and rescue crews responded to a wreck on 3921 Winchester Road around 8:47 a.m. Officials confirmed the two deaths and one injury. People...
Sheriff: Missing man’s body found burnt in Dallas County
DALLAS COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says a man missing from his jurisdiction has been found dead in Dallas County. Jones said the body of Christian Moore, 23, of Newbern, was found burned in his vehicle in Dallas County. He had been missing since Thursday morning.
From school supplies to clothing, back-to-school items go tax-free this weekend in Alabama
If you're gearing up for school − or just looking for a break at the register − Alabama's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, through midnight Sunday, July 21. Certain items will be free from state sales taxes, including pencils,...
Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
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