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Update: Mobile and Baldwin counties under a heat advisory until Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 12:44 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weather service Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Find cool shelter: Stay...
Willie Mays recognized as a ‘immortal giant’ in U.S. Senate resolution backed by Britt, Tuberville
Willie Mays was honored Thursday in the U.S. Senate with a resolution recognizing him as someone who “personified the American Dream” by relying on a “relentless work ethic and determination” to become an “immortal giant” in baseball. The Alabama native, who died June 18...
Wildlife Professionals Tracking First Black Bear Confirmed in Tuscaloosa
Wildlife experts are in West Alabama working to track what may be the first-ever black bear to be confirmed in the city of Tuscaloosa. City Council President Kip Tyner shared the news on social media late Friday night and said a black bear cub was spotted and caught on security cameras in the Oak Chase neighborhood in North Tuscaloosa before dawn that morning.
Beat the August heat with The Avondale Sugar Shack opening Aug. 3
Looking for a way to beat the August heat? Help is on the way! On Saturday, August 3rd from Noon to 5PM, The Avondale Sugar Shack is celebrating their grand opening in Avondale. Located at 4330 3rd Ave. South, 35222, this new spot specializes in a wide variety of delicious...
‘Only Sorry Because He Got Caught’: Community Rejects Apology from Alabama Restaurant Manager Who Admitted He Called Black Patrons the N-word
NAACP leaders in one Alabama city said the apology from a white restaurant manager who called a group of Black patrons a racial slur is […] ‘Only Sorry Because He Got Caught’: Community Rejects Apology from Alabama Restaurant Manager Who Admitted He Called Black Patrons the N-word
‘Birmingham is a doomed city’: James Baldwin and his complicated relationship with Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “Having reactions symptomatic of hysteria barely controlled; always on the edge of tears; can’t sleep; headaches–have a touch of the flu or something.” Writing from his room at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham on October 18, 1957, James Baldwin described how his trip through the South had been going the […]
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box now in Jasper
JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - A new Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper is the seventh one in Alabama. It’s located at Jasper’s Fire Station on 18th Street. The baby box is a way for a mother who is in crisis to safely and privately surrender their newborn in the box. Once inside the box, a silent alarm is triggered. Firefighters will then rush the baby to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
Fast food wars heat up, with more value meals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Diners have been complaining about the high price of fast food for a couple of years now. As a result, they have been cutting back, with restaurants reporting slowing sales. So some of them are now responding with some new price wars. You might have seen...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek Warehouse. This year, the theme of the gala is ‘Fruitful,’ paying homage to the work and services The Link offers to the community and the impact the organization has in the lives of its neighbors. This event will kick off the nonprofit’s end of the year giving campaign and mission focus for 2025.
UTSA Secures Conference USA West Title with Last-Second Touchdown: Game Recap
In November 2021, the UTSA Roadrunners achieved a historic milestone by defeating UAB 34-31, capturing their first Conference USA West title. This game marked a defining moment in Jeff Traylor's coaching era, showcasing a thrilling comeback that culminated in a last-second touchdown pass from Frank Harris to Oscar Cardenas. UTSA's victory not only improved their perfect season record to 11-0 but also solidified their status as a competitive force in college football.
‘Thread My Needle’ Keeping traditions going one stitch at a time
Jacqueline Lacey and Martha Piner share a love of quilting. They are part of the founders of Thread My Needle Quilters in Wetumpka. But it might be the camaraderie surrounding the generations old tradition they love better. “We like to sit around and talk,” Lacey, 95, said. “We will pick...