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Northport bridge closed after vehicle crash
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - Northport city leaders have closed a bridge near the Tuscaloosa National Airport following a big crash. Authorities say a driver slammed into the concrete guardrails. The hit was so powerful it sent chunks of concrete down below to the railroad tracks. It happened in the 6900...
Repo man wounded when nearly 2 dozens shots fired at him while on the job in Birmingham
A man repossessing a vehicle was followed and fired upon in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The repo man was shot, but not seriously injured. South Precinct officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a Shot Spotter alert at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. They arrived to find at...
Shooting during vehicle repossession at Birmingham gas station leaves one injured
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — A shooting has happened during a repossession at a Birmingham gas station. At approximately 1:20 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter notification near 50th St. and Richard Arlington Junior Blvd., North. On arrival, they observed shell casings on the ground at that location.
Gamecocks Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS - The Jacksonville State women's track and field program closed the 2023-24 season earning U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors, the organization announced Monday. To earn USTFCCCA All-Academic status, a program's cumulative GPA (not just the academic year) for all student-athletes on the institution's NCAA Squad List for Indoor and/or Outdoor Track and Field must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, certifiable by either NCAA Faculty Rep or NCAA Compliance Coordinator or Registrar's Office. Institutions utilizing a different GPA scale must convert the...
Jacksonville Fire Department Offers Free First Aid Classes This Summer
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Fire Department is providing free, non-certified lifesaving classes to local residents this summer. These classes cover essential skills such as CPR, basic first aid, and blood loss control, making them a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to improve their emergency response capabilities. The next class will focus on First Aid […] The post Jacksonville Fire Department Offers Free First Aid Classes This Summer appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Birmingham activists hosting National John Lewis Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Transformative Justice Coalition and Young Progressive Black Council of Alabama will host a John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action event on Wednesday, July 17. During the event, they will call on Congress to pass legislation to protect the freedom to vote, end gerrymandering and get money out of […]
Homicide investigation underway after deadly shooting in Alexander City
ALEX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – A homicide investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Alexander City Monday night, July 15. Investigators say police officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Washington Street at 9:40 p.m. in response to a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they found 40-year-old Stephen Huntley suffering from […]
Wanted Adamsville man faces multiple charges after police chase in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala.–An Adamsville man now faces multiple drug charges after he was arrested following a pursuit with police along Interstate 20, according to the Leeds Police Department. On July 8, officers with Leeds PD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Parkway Drive and Rex Lake Road for...
Woodfin, holding AR-15, promises to ‘turn up the heat’ after Birmingham crime spree: ‘That’s a death machine’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin handled an AR-15 rifle and a Micro Draco handgun in his report to the city council this morning, promising to ‘turn up the heat’ on criminals after a weekend homicide spree in the city. “This feels and looks like a military weapon for me,”...
Man convicted of murder gets 40 years for deadly gunfire exchange in Birmingham’s Southtown
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in the 2020 shooting death of another man in during an exchange of gunfire in Birmingham’s Southtown community. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett sentenced Montrel Austin to 40 years in prison for the slaying of 23-year-old Emilio Elliott Jr. Austin...
City of Leeds approves ‘transformation’ of Exit 140 off Interstate 20
LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - The mayor of Leeds announced Monday that after the efforts of multiple partners and officials, the city has approved an agreement to transform the area around Exit 140 off of Interstate 20. Exit 140 is the Leeds exit where you’ll currently find The Shops of Grand...
Fire officials investigate structure fire in Downtown Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday night in Downtown Opelika. According to the Opelika Police Department Facebook page, first responders responded to a structure fire near the 400 block of 8th St. in Downtown Opelika around 11:28 p.m. Tuesday night. Officials say upon arrival, authorities saw heavy smoke and began clearing the buildings. Fire officials are still looking for the source of the fire.
Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer Expresses One Regret From Washington
When enticing opportunities come knocking, it's hard to pass them up, even if the timing isn't exactly the best. That was the case for Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer when it came to his exit from Washington. On Jan. 8, DeBoer and the Huskies were defeated by Michigan in the CFP National ...
Volunteers needed for 7th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is approaching, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. This hands-on opportunity allows community members to give back to students in need, ensuring they have the supplies necessary for a successful school year. A donation site will be set up in front of Walmart on Alabama Highway 157 during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 19-21, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Additionally, a school bus will be stationed at the Cullman County Courthouse from July 22-26, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are crucial to the event’s success, and...
City considering new booking agency for the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater may be booked by a new agency for the first time since its 2011 opening, if negotiations continue as planned with Danny Wimmer Presents. At the June 25 Tuscaloosa City Council meeting, a vote passed unanimously authorizing negotiations with DWP, a music festival production and promotion company out of Los Angeles. The city of Tuscaloosa has contracted with Red Mountain Entertainment, out of Birmingham, which is now Red Mountain Entertainment/Live Nation, since the amphitheater's...
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