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Miles College Launches Center to Boost HBCU Innovation
Miles College President Bobbie Knight has announced establishment of the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth to build a world-class space for researchers and founders, thought leaders and practitioners, businesses, and academia within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Historically Black Community College’s (HBCC). “We are at...
Frustrations boil for some businesses near Pepper Place as water main break, construction keeps customers away
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For the last six months, the Lumbar owner, Riley Hightower, says the sight of big orange barrels and barricades is turning people away from her business that’s on 29th Street South in Pepper Place. Hightower says they are bringing in less money now than during the pandemic. She said that’s because people can’t get to the business because of the construction and even if they can, it looks like they’re closed.
Suspect attempts to drive away from crash scene in Alabama trooper vehicle
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Criminal charges are pending for a person who allegedly attempted to flee the scene of an accident in Birmingham. At around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency trooper noticed a two-vehicle crash blocking the roadway near the 1700 Block of Tallapoosa Street. While the trooper was investigating, one of […]
Rocket City tallies 12 hits in 8-5 win over Barons
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-2, 39-37) stayed hot on Tuesday night with an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (3-5, 44-32) at Regions Field to stay in first place in the second half standings. Rocket City struck first for the second straight game as designated...
Birmingham Police looking for missing man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is looking for a man they say went missing Monday. 54-year-old Darrell Taylor was last seen in the 500 Block of 4th Ave, according to police. Taylor is 5’2” and weighs 210 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
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, […]
'They shoot up in the air, out the car, just drive on': East Lake resident encourages action as homicides increase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — To this point in 2024, the number of killings in Birmingham outnumbers the homicide rates from last year. The latest shooting was in East Lake, leaving 30-year-old Kameron Connell dead. So far, no one's been arrested. "People are getting murdered, and it just, it's just awful,"...
One airlifted after crash in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBMA) — One person was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Fairfield. Midfield Fire and Rescue said it is providing help to Fairfield Fire at Commerce Ave and 59th Street. This story is developing. Updates will be added when they become available.
Keke Jabbar, Star Of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville,’ Dead At 42
Keke Jabbar, star of reality show Love & Marriage: Huntsville, has reportedly died at the age 42 according to her cousin and fellow cast member LaTisha Moore Scott.Martell Holt Of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Arrested For Domestic Violence “At this time we are asking for RESPECT, and PRIVACY in our moment of grief, while we process this great loss!” Moore-Scott shared on Instagram. “This is hard for our Family!!!!!” As of publication, a cause of death has not been revealed. On Jabbar’s own Instagram page, comments began pouring in under her most recent posts from fans, friends, and more. “I am absolutely devastated! Sending many prayers...
Alabama Beats Out OSU For Top Ohio Recruit And Buckeyes Are Not Happy
Alabama landed four-star DE/LB Justin Hill out of Cincinnati on Wednesday. Hill, the No. 60 recruit in the 2025 class, is certainly a tough loss for the Buckeyes with him out of their backyard. OSU and Alabama, which have the top two classes in the country, have certainly been on...
Southside football offensive lineman Jamin Brown details why he committed to Duke
Southside High School football offensive lineman Jamin Brown committed to Duke this off-season due to the strong mix of athletics and academics that the Blue Devils' program provides. Brown is one of the top students in his class at Southside with a 4.5 GPA, so he wanted to make sure that whatever school he went to also would challenge him academically. A look at his top schools show that with Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech being in the...
Auburn manufacturer lays off 38 employees
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn manufacturer recently downsized its workforce, attributing the move to fluctuations in production demand. Briggs & Stratton, located in Auburn Technology Park, said in a statement that 38 full-time hourly employees were impacted by the decision. “We are entering a slower demand period, producing less...
International eyes turn to Redstone success story
South Korea’s largest news organization, the Korean Broadcasting System, visited the community in late May to convey to a South Korean audience how a military installation and its surrounding cities can grow in a complimentary manner. “That has not been the case in South Korea,” said Soobong Seong, who...
Recruits react to Alabama football landing 4-Star TE Kaleb Edwards
Alabama football commits took to social media to share they were excited to see the Tide have a verbal commitment from Kaleb Edwards. GET THE BEST ALABAMA FOOTBALL INSIDER INFORMATION, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, AND RECRUITING COVERAGE TODAY! SIGN UP HERE TO UNLOCK OUR SUBSCRIBER ONLY CONTENT!*. Justin Smith is the...
Dangerous heat to last through the week
HUNTSVILLE — As Glenn Frey sang 40 years ago, “The heat is on, oh it’s on the street. The heat is … on.”. And it is on for the next couple days in the Tennessee Valley. In fact, the National Weather Service Huntsville office warns: Dangerous...
West Alabama July Fourth Weather, Rain, Temp & Heat Index Guide
Townsquare Media hopes you enjoy all the summertime festivities surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Our handy West Alabama guide will help you stay informed about the weather, rain chances, temperatures, and heat index values. Holiday Weather, Rain Chance, & Temperature Guide. News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama...
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