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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calls for federal ban on assault weapons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is advocating for common-sense gun laws in the aftermath of a violent weekend in the city. Mayor Woodfin made a visual statement before Birmingham City Council Tuesday morning. “If you want to defend your home, I’m cool with that, but tell me should people be driving around with […]
Texas Roadhouse now hiring ahead of Prattville opening
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The long-anticipated Texas Roadhouse in Prattville is now hiring. The new eatery’s grand opening is just around the corner. The long anticipated opening of Texas Roadhouse in Prattville is just around the corner, but first they need employees to get the place going. The restaurant...
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...
Construction underway for Decatur ball fields
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Dirt is turning in the River City for a project to complete a new sportsplex. Decatur City Council President Jacob Ladner says by 2025, residents will see a state of the art facility with eight turf ball fields, a concession stand and a press box. Residents will also see a new rec center and several tennis courts.
Bama QB Simpson signs NIL deal with Harbin Automotive
SCOTTSBORO — Ty Simpson may be Alabama’s second-string quarterback, but he recently signed a deal worthy of some first-teamers. According to On3.com, Simpson and Scottsboro dealership Harbin Automotive agreed to a multi-year Name, Image, Likeness deal. As part of the agreement, On3 said, Simpson will appear at meet and greets and post on social media for Harbin Automotive. He could be featured in future advertising campaigns, too.
Additional Information Released Regarding Child Who Recently Drowned in Weiss Lake
The youngster, Kinley Nicole Anderson was with family members in Cherokee County when she disappeared late Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s Office Deputies – along with Leesburg Police and Fire units – the Cherokee County EMA – Cherokee County Rescue Squad – along with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Division and the Atrium Floyd EMS units – all responded to the scene on Weiss Lake near Leesburg.
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.
WATCH: New look at Bryant-Denny Stadium’s atmosphere in College Football 25
For video game lovers, the wait is finally over. College Football 25 officially released on all platforms this week so Alabama fans will finally be able to take full control of the Crimson Tide. The developers of the game have championed the accuracy of capturing the atmosphere of each stadium...
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.
Look Back ... to a massive cleanup imminent at fort, 1999
Jul. 16—July 16, 1949: The date fell on a Saturday during a 12-year period (1940-52) when The Star didn't publish on that day of the week. July 16, 1999, in The Star: Army officials moved closer this week to beginning the cleanup of Fort McClellan's thousands of acres where unexploded munitions are scattered all over. Removal of the unexploded ordnance is vital to the redevelopment of the ...
Coaches Corner: Miles Holcomb shares his path to Tuscaloosa County football
Football has nearly always been a part of Miles Holcomb's life. The now-Tuscaloosa County head football coach and Crossville, Alabama, native first got around the game when he was in the second grade, serving as an assistant manager to the Crossville team much due to the influence of his then-PE coach. He wanted to play football, but without permission from his father to do so, Holcomb instead served as an assistant manager for the team, which he...
Man found shot dead on kitchen floor of Birmingham apartment
A man was found shot to death early Wednesday inside his apartment. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Maurice Arrinjuando Turner. He was 52. North Precinct officers just after 1:30 a.m. responded to a Shot Spotter notification in the 800 block of Jasper Road. The gunfire...
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