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Jefferson County Coroner looking for family of man who died in late June
The Jefferson County Coroner is asking for help finding family members for a man who recently died in Jefferson County. 56-year-old James Steven Arrington was found in medical distress outside the Fire House Shelter in Birmingham on June 17, 2024. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he died on June 26, 2024. There was no evidence of trauma or foul play found.
Hoover apartment building goes 4 days without running water
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The Thirty-One 32 Cypress apartments in Hoover have been without water for four days. Those that live there say they have been trying to get in contact with management at the complex and have been left without answers. Last Thursday, the EMBA Management Group sent a notice to some informing them […]
Birmingham’s tallest building in possible financial trouble
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham’s tallest building is in possible financial trouble, the CEO of REV Birmingham says the building’s owners have entered it into a receivership. The news about the Shipt Tower has some in downtown Birmingham concerned. David Fleming, the CEO of REV Birmingham, a non-profit whose mission is to revitalize the city, […]
Tuberville honors Trussville man as ‘Veteran of the Month’
From Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON–Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne Davenport of Trussville as the July “Veteran of the Month” in a video released Tuesday. Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. “When we think of coaches, we often think of athletic coaches. But […]
Abbie Stockard crowned Miss Alabama 2024
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Listen up Yellowhammer State... we have a new Miss Alabama!. Abbie Stockard, who competed as Miss Hoover, was crowned Miss Alabama at the Wright Center on the campus of Samford University Saturday night. Passing the crown to Stockard was Mobile native Brianna Burrell, Miss Alabama 2023....
Chelsea holds second reading for changes to system of government, pay for next City Council
The Chelsea City Council held a second reading for proposed ordinances to change the city’s form of government and make amendments to the salary of its future mayor and city council members during a meeting on Tuesday, July 2. The post Chelsea holds second reading for changes to system of government, pay for next City Council appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham Hosting Mental Health Awareness Event
Birmingham, AL (WBMA) - The City of Birmingham will be presenting a Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. with the help of community partners. In a society where mental health discussions tend to be uncomfortable, the event intends to discuss its importance along with offering free resources to assist people within the community.
CAP program starts in Five Points and Switch districts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A group of ambassadors is working to help keep downtown Birmingham safe and clean. Both the Five Points and Switch districts are now “Business Improvement Districts” and Rev Birmingham has now expanded the CAP services into each district. They hope it means a cleaner...
St. Clair County Schools looks for solutions to keep Ragland High School open
RAGLAND, Ala. (WIAT) — The fate of Ragland High School for the 2025-2026 school year is currently uncertain, putting students and parents on edge for what the future holds. On the school’s campus, one building houses kindergarten through sixth-grade students while another serves the town’s seventh through twelfth grade. Roughly 380 students are currently enrolled, […]
Birmingham-Hoover ranked 39th most dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians
The state of Alabama has some work to do when it comes to keeping pedestrians safe. This comes as a national group, Smart Growth America, identifies the Birmingham - Hoover area as the 39th most dangerous in the nation for pedestrians. Over the last two years we have seen a...
7 new + coming soon businesses we can’t wait to see in Birmingham
Happy July, Birmingham! It’s a new month and, as always, there are plenty of exciting new openings to look forward to. From an exciting gaming cafe to a family fun destination coming soon to The Magic City, here are seven new openings and upcoming projects to keep on your radar.
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