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Ground-breaking set for August 8th in Childersburg for ARC Robotics
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A big industrial announcement came during the Childersburg City Council work session prior to the Tuesday, July 2nd regular meeting. ARC Robotics will be breaking ground on a new 17,000 square-foot industrial facility on Plant Road on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The company builds, programs, and maintains industrial robotic equipment.
Chelsea native becomes D1 softball assistant
Sarah Cespedes has hit the ground running in her new gig. Hired as an assistant softball coach at Samford University on June 24, Cespedes was on the road recruiting last weekend. But she has taken a little time to reflect on the opportunity afforded her, entering the NCAA Division I...
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, […]
Jefferson County coroner searching for families of 2 men who recently died
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family members of people who recently died. All efforts to locate the following individual’s families have failed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the coroner’s office at 205-930-3603. Darrell Talton On June 19, Darrell Talton, 48, […]
15 exciting Independence Day weekend events across Birmingham including fireworks—July 4-7
From fireworks shows to unique exhibits and live music, there’s lots to do this Fourth of July weekend across the Greater Birmingham Area. Read on for what’s happening, July 4-7. 1. You Built It exhibit @ McWane Science Center. What: Put your kiddo’s creativity (or your own) to...
Club Volcano in Ensley heavily damaged in overnight fire
According to Birmingham Fire and Rescue, the fire started around 3:47 a.m. and took fire crews around two hours to get the fire under control. No one was injured as a result of the fire and no other businesses were damaged.
Birmingham VA highlights coping strategies for Independence Day celebrations
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) – While fireworks displays can be beautiful, they can also cause some anxiety for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — especially veterans. Officials with the Birmingham VA Medical Center say it’s important for veterans to be included in Independence Day celebrations but you should also discuss a plan of action ahead of […]
Pleasant Grove (AL) Fire and Rescue Unveils New $750K Pumper
The Pleasant Grove Fire and Rescue Department unveiled its new Pierce pumper, the department said in a Facebook post recently. A fire official said the cost for the new engine is around $750,000 and brings the city’s number of trucks up to three, wbrc.com reported. It is tailor made for the community and is expected to be around for at least the next 20 years.
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.
Vigil hosted for Violet in Arab community, mother says she still needs prayer
Occupied seats and teary eyes filled the Sanctuary at Liberty Church as community members gathered at a vigil for Violet Satterfield. The vigil was held at Liberty Church in Arab at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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,"...
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