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STEVE & DC DOMINATE MORNING RADIO RATINGS; WTUG-FM #1 ALL DAY AGAIN
The audio ratings that determine what West Alabama is listening to are out for the second time in 2024. Just like television ratings, the company known as Nielsen (Nielsen Audio), keeps track of listeners to radio and all forms of audio entertainment. The newest, and arguably most important, Spring 2024...
Jacksonville State 2024 Win Total Over/Under Odds, Schedule & Stats
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ over/under for the 2024 season, 7.5 wins, means they should be a solid group. Place your bets on any college football matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Bet on this or any college football matchup at BetMGM. A season ago, the Gamecocks...
Bessemer man identified as victim of deadly shooting
BESSEMER, Ala. — Police are searching for the person who killed a man Saturday in Bessemer. Officers responded to a shooting call around 10 p.m. in the 2800 block of Dartmouth Avenue. When they arrived they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound, according to police. Bessemer Fire...
21-year-old man shot, arrested after altercation near Birmingham parking deck
A 21-year-old man was put in jail after being treated for a gunshot wound in Birmingham. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to 716 Richard Arrington Blvd at approximately 11:15 p.m. on July 27, 2024 to investigate a shooting. When they arrived, deputies found that the...
Scattered thunderstorms today. Rain will be heavy at times.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, another chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temps in the 80s and very humid. Tonight, there is a slight chance of thunderstorm early, otherwise mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. Low to mid 70s. Tuesday and Wednesday, the chance for rain lowers with the temperatures rising. High temps return back to the 90s for the first time in nearly two weeks with just a slight chance of a storm each day. Overnight will be warm, and muggy with overnight low temps in the 70s. Areas of fog each night can be expected.
Four Auburn alumni elected to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Four alumni of Auburn University have recently been elected to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame class of 2024. Rob Burton of Birmingham, Alabama (Building Science ’79); Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham, Alabama (Business ’82); Thomas A. Harris of Hope Hull, Alabama (Business ‘71); and Thomas H. Lowder of Birmingham, Alabama (Business ‘72) will be among seven honorees to be inducted in a Nov. 14 ceremony.
Video showing confrontation at Nick's in the Sticks goes viral
A heated weekend confrontation at Nick's Original Filet House, at 4108 Culver Road in Tuscaloosa, has gone viral due to a video capturing part of the argument. In the roughly 2 1/2-minute clip, out front of what's also known as Nick's in the Sticks, a man and woman both wearing light blue Nick's T-shirts are speaking with a group of customers. The woman in the Nick's T-shirt walks inside saying she's going to call the police. The...
1 detained for questioning after Birmingham police chase ends in Hoover
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One person in Birmingham was detained for questioning after a police chase occurred early Sunday morning. According to Birmingham Police, officers observed a stolen vehicle near Center Street N. and 4th Court just before 3 a.m. Authorities attempted to pull the vehicle over, but according to BPD, the driver refused to stop and a chase ensued.
Olympics opening ceremony ‘Last Supper’ controversy a misunderstanding, Birmingham business owner says
The controversy surrounding what appears to be a depiction of the “Last Supper” by drag performers at the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics is the result of a misunderstanding, a popular Birmingham business owner posted on Facebook. “The scene in question was not a depiction of the...
Jalen Milroe represents Alabama on Maxwell Award watch list
The Maxwell Award is one of the most prestigious awards given out at the end of every college football season. It goes to the best player in college football, as determined by the Maxwell Football Club, and typically goes to an offensive player (Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o is the only defensive player to win the award this century).
Decatur Police searching for man possibly armed with a weapon
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department is searching for a man they say could be armed and dangerous. Officers say they are searching for Corey Griffitt who was last seen in the area of Douthit Street and Canterbury Avenue. Police previously asked residents to avoid the area but...
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