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Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Southern Cultural Center will host its third annual “national conference,” this time inviting a former Ku Klux Klan lawyer to join its crop of speakers. Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom and has since become a...
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
‘Ten minutes before he was laughing’ Pastor speaks out after five family members were killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick is accused of killing his wife, two children, and two other children. His grandfather, pastor allan Kendrick, serves as the pastor of Oasis of Praise in Bessemer. He addressed the tragedy during his Sunday sermon and spoke about the moments before. “All he...
Body found near Montgomery shopping area
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was found Monday afternoon. Montgomery police say the body was found in a grassy area in the 7600 block of Vaughn Road, near the Publix-anchored shopping center. The cause of death is not clear at this...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things inside the venue, while the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed everything outside the venue, including parking. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of historic church for future Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a significant move to enhance the cultural and performing arts landscape of Cullman, the Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the historic First United Pentecostal Church building, located at the corner of Third Avenue Northeast and Clark Street Northeast, behind Cullman City Hall. The 6,000-square-foot building, with its beautiful A-frame 40-foot-tall sanctuary, will serve as the future home of the Community Theatre, as well as a venue for other civic and performing arts gatherings.
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Massive Tuscaloosa church theft nears resolution
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An update has been given on a theft at a Tuscaloosa church. A church employee at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been accused of stealing $300,000 and using the money to buy TikTok coins. She’s expected to appear in court Tuesday morning. Court...
Bibb County capital murder suspect makes first court appearance Monday morning
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of killing five people, including four children in Bibb County made his first appearance in court Monday morning. Prosecutors say 32-Year-Old Brandon Kendrick shot and killed His wife, his two children and two other children with a 9mm gun. The arraignment was shown...
Bessemer City Schools unanimously agrees to state intervention
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — Bessemer City Schools board voted to consent to a state intervention Monday evening. The item on the agenda read, "Approval of a resolution to accept state support and guidance." Vice President Terry Dawson read the resolution to the room. "Whereas the State Superintendent of Education...
Magneco/Metrel has grand opening in Gadsden
Magneco/Metrel held a grand opening Friday at its Gadsden location after an $8 million renovation of the former Gulf States Steel site. The plant was originally expected to open in fall 2025. “Due to the excellent support from the City of Gadsden, the Industrial Development Authority and the local supplier...
Smith named interim Chief Operating Officer of TROY’s Montgomery Campus
Jim Smith has been named interim Chief Operating Officer for Troy University’s Montgomery Campus. Smith assumes oversight of campus operations following Ray White’s retirement from full-time service with the University. “Jim Smith is a tireless worker committed to student success on our Montgomery Campus,” said Dr. Kerry Palmer,...
Grant Opportunities For Nursing, Welding and More in Tuscaloosa
As we gear up for the upcoming school year, the Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is highlighting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. This valuable grant program is designed to assist individuals from low-income households in pursuing high-demand, high-wage career paths, ultimately leading to improved economic stability and a brighter future.
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