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Caught on camera: Juvenile arrested after leading Birmingham police on chase in stolen car
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham police chase involving a stolen car ended in the arrest of a juvenile Tuesday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., officers were attempting to make a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle near 50th Street North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, according to the Birmingham Police Department.
Delta still impacted by IT outage, leaving travelers with canceled flights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Delta is still seeing the residual impacts from Friday’s global IT outage. In a statement from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, more than 3,500 Delta flights across the country were canceled over the weekend. Some of those cancellations continued into Monday for travelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. “I get this […]
New fire truck for Gadsden firefighters
GADSDEN Ala. (WBRC) - A shiny new piece of equipment for Gadsden firefighters. Monday, a dedication ceremony was held for the new ladder truck which will go into service at Station 4 in Alabama City. It replaces a 17-year-old truck that will be moved into reserve. Mayor Craig Ford and...
Prosecutors want the option of the death penalty for Birmingham man accused in woman's death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The legal proceedings of a man charged in the kidnapping and death of a woman earlier this year may be a death penalty case. Michael Spellman has been charged with capital murder in the death of Genise Carter. Police said a Birmingham city worker discovered her...
Briarwood’s Leib Earns MVP Honors in AHSAA Girls All-Star Soccer Game
Briarwood Christian’s Taylor Leib enjoyed all the festivities surrounding the 2024 AHSAA North-South All-Star soccer game last week. She liked going to a museum and spending time with the other all-star soccer players, girls and boys. But the main event for Leib was the game itself. And she took...
City leader reacts to national spotlight on Birmingham violence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The national discussion on gun violence focused on Birmingham recently. Themass shooting that happened on July 13 at an event center was brought up during a congressional hearing on the secret service and the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump. During that hearing, a Maryland...
Clanton farmer’s market moving to Fridays
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Clanton announced on July 22 that its farmer’s market in downtown at Clanton Corner Park will be moving from Mondays to Fridays for the remainder of the summer. The newly established farmer’s market saw large turnouts throughout the first two months they were held. Earlier in […] The post Clanton farmer’s market moving to Fridays appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
The beans are spilled! Scooters Coffee House coming to Prattville
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (July 9, 2024) – SRS Birmingham is excited to announce the sale of a 2,481-square-foot building on 0.48 acres to Scooter’s Coffee House. The property is located at 400 South Memorial Drive in Prattville, Ala., and is the site of a former Church’s Chicken. Founded...
Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations
Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Work Session Mayor Baker brought up Piedmont Street and Sanitation Supervisor Tim Frost to discuss the situation with his department. First, Frost made it very clear to the Council he is in a bind in his job. He is running out of workers. Employees are leaving the […] The post Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Tuscaloosa business raising money to help students get back to school
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - When Tuscaloosa City School students return to school in a few weeks, some people worry a group of them may not have the supplies they need start the new school year. A business new to the area is stepping up to help. Scooters Coffee has made...
Watermelon Festival Pageant crowns new queen
“It’s an honor to represent Franklin County,” said Annie Willis, crowned overall Queen in the 2024 Franklin County Watermelon Pageant held Saturday at the Russellville City Schools auditorium. She also won Most Photogenic this year. Last year, she won Queen for the 14–17-year-old division, in addition to Prettiest Dress. She has placed in other years of the pageant as well.
Sherell Robertson To Handle Bob Jones Girls Basketball Program
MADISON- The new head coach of the girl’s basketball program at Bob Jones High is now on board. Sherell Robertson arrived within the Lady Patriots with a wealth of knowledge and experience including playing three years at Auburn University from 2007-2009 where she served as team captain. “From recruitment...
Amari Cooper & Browns Agree To Deal
When you think about great receivers from the University of Alabama, you don't go very long without naming Amari Cooper. The South Florida native was a five-star wide receiver when he committed to Alabama, and lived up to the hype during his time in Tuscaloosa. Cooper tallied 228 receptions, 3,463...
Murphy moves on to McAdory
Former Spring Garden head baseball and football assistant coach Cole Murphy recently accepted a position at Class 6A McAdory in McCalla. He will be assisting the Yellow Jacket baseball and football programs. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to coach the kids and to learn and grow as a coach...
Limestone County Schools Superintendent discusses upcoming school year
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — It's almost that time for students to head back into the classrooms. FOX54 spoke with Limestone County Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Shearouse to see what's in store for this upcoming school year. New renovations throughout some schools across the district is where we start. Dr....
Unclaimed Baggage to host ‘Girlfriends Getaway’ Front Porch Tea Party benefit
SCOTTSBORO – Calling all moms, daughters and gal pals!. To honor National Girlfriends Day, Unclaimed Baggage is rolling out the “pink carpet” this weekend for the annual “Girlfriends Getaway.”. Thursday through Saturday, the lost luggage retailer will host three days of fun, great deals and giving...
CFB analyst gives incredibly high praise to Alabama interior offensive line
Alabama football’s interior offensive line is continuing to garner major attention. Pro Football Focus college football analyst, Max Chadwick is high on the Crimson Tide’s expected starting guards and center at the moment. Tyler Booker is expected line up at one guard position while Jaeden Roberts line up on the opposite side at guard while Parker Brailsford holds down the center position. Chadwick feels the Tide’s interior of its offensive front is easily the nation’s best.
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