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FOOD & DRINK
Erica Spray’s New Debut Novel Whiskey with Wolves
Erica Spray is a Louisiana native who planted roots in Sterrett, Alabama, where she lives with her husband Shane, and their son. Spray owns and operates Simply Slim in Alabaster, a weight loss and wellness spa. Her suspense/thriller novel is about Sadie Crowe, a young runaway trying to make it on her own as a bartender in the middle of nowhere. She meets and falls for a mysterious man when dark things begin to happen. The novel follows Crowe’s journey from darkness to light.
Reshad Hudson Makes a Name for Himself in Broadcast News
When Reshad Hudson was growing up in Alabaster in a single-parent family in his grandmother’s house, he never pictured himself as a national political reporter. But life has a funny way of surprising you. Raised with his older brother by his grandmother Shirley Bishop and his mother Darlene, Hudson...
Childersburg Kiwanis Rubber Duck Race winners!
I fun family day at historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park netted several thousand dollars in support of projects aimed at enhancing the lives of area youth, as Childersburg Kiwanis hald their 2nd Annual Rubber Duck Race over the weekend. The “winning” ducks were adopted by:. 1st Place: Brandon...
UAB Economics professor sharing inflation rates for July 4th grocery lists
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Depending on what you’re cooking or grilling on July 4th, you could be paying more at the grocery store. Fortunately, a majority of items aren’t continuing to rise as dramatically as in years past and experts say inflation could be flatlining. “Inflation seems to...
‘Bluey’s Big Play’ coming to the BJCC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Emmy award-winning children’s series “Bluey” is coming to the stage in Birmingham for two days. “Bluey’s Big Play” will be live from the BJCC Concert Hall on July 3 and July 4. It will feature the Heeler family in a brand-new story from the show’s creator, Joe Brumm. Tickets can […]
New educational signs installed along Cahaba River Tree Trail
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Amateur arborists now have a new way of satisfying their curiosity while strolling along the Cahaba River Tree Trail. The Friends of Pinchgut Creek unveiled a new series of 22 educational signs installed along the 3/4 mile trail that aim to provide hikers with a way to learn more about the trees around them.
Fairhope airport benefits from ALDOT grant
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $100,000 in state funding to two municipal airports for improvements. The Shelby County Airport in Shelby County will receive $112,500 for pavement maintenance to a runway and taxiway. Shelby County Commission will provide $37,500 in matching local funds for a total value project of $150,000.
Magic City Boot Camp returns to Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Magic City Boot Camp is returning to Legion Field after being on hiatus for several years. Magic City Boot Camp starts Wednesday, July 3 at 6:45 p.m. The fitness camp will be open twice a week, Wednesday and Thursday, for five weeks. The last day of the camp will be Aug. 1.
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