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Calera residents express concern with Waterford Subdivision plan
Council members made the decision to table a vote to allow further review on the Waterford Subdivision plan which would include properties for mixed use, detached single family residential housing, a swimming pool and clubhouse etc.
This place in Calera offers fresh Chinese flavors with generous portions at great prices
Calera's Magic Wok is well-known for its diverse range of tasty dishes that appeal to a broad palate. It has grown in popularity among the locals thanks to its generous portion sizes and fresh ingredients. Among the most well-liked foods are Egg Drop Soup, Mongolian Beef, General Tso's Chicken, and Sesame Chicken. Many visitors appreciate that the restaurant offers a mix of classic Chinese meals and fusion options such Thai coconut curry. The restaurant's delicious, freshly made food is well-liked, yet some reviews complain about the sometimes delayed service.
‘Don’t forget about us’: Swift water rescue team recalls survivor’s parting words
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Calera Fire Department shared photos and video of their recent rescue and recovery mission to North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. While all the swift water rescue teams from Central Alabama are now back home, they’ll never forget what they witnessed after being on the ground for seven […]
This place in Alabaster offers unbeatable Southern comfort food with a home-cooked touch
Alabaster, Alabama's Bevelle Family Cafe is a well-liked restaurant serving comfort food from the South. It is well-known for its classic "meat and three" lunch specials, in which patrons select from an assortment of meats and side dishes that are presented in a cafeteria fashion. Some of the best dishes include the fried chicken, hamburger steak, turkey and dressing, and pork chops. The restaurant also serves purple hull peas, cornbread, speckled butter beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and other hearty sides. A devoted following also exists for their handcrafted desserts, which include banana pudding.
Hurricane Milton evacuees seek shelter at RV and state parks throughout Alabama
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Residents are evacuating as Florida’s Tampa Bay area braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday. This latest severe weather watch comes not even two weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Many RV parks and campgrounds in Alabama are open and taking reservations from […]
Trial in fatal shooting Bessemer police say stemmed from Alabama football game ends in mistrial
A Jefferson County judge declared a mistrial Monday after a jury could not agree on a verdict in a 2021 Bessemer killing police said stemmed from an argument over an Alabama football game. Emanuel Tolbert III is charged with murder in the October 2021 shooting death of 27-year-old Kealend Amad...
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