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Days after deadly shooting, Birmingham judge orders event center to be locked up
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A week following a deadly shooting where four people were killed and 10 others injured, a judge has ordered a Birmingham event center to be locked up. On Friday, Circuit Judge Monica Agee ordered that a a nightclub in the 3400 block of 27th Street North be temporarily padlocked, pending an […]
Police question man after making online threat against Birmingham Mayor Woodfin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department says they, along with federal partners, have questioned a man who made threats against Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in a recent Facebook post. The Facebook post said, “Woodfin can get hit with this switch” and included two photos of a man posing...
‘He was full of life’: Family honoring the life of a 31-year-old man who vanished on the Fourth of July
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The family of Deundray Cottrell held a vigil Thursday night, July 18, 2024, to honor his life. Cottrell went missing on July 4 while visiting family in Birmingham. His body was found two days later inside a shed just a block from the family home. It’s...
BPD searching for 15-year-old runaway in East Birmingham
Birmingham, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a 15-year-old who has not been seen for a week. Kamyle Stewart, who is believed to be a voluntary runaway, was last seen on July 12 at the 900 block of Sherwood Forest Drive. She is...
Birmingham leaders stress importance of not giving safe harbor to shooters, killers
Birmingham, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham leaders continue to stress if you are helping a fugitive hide from authorities it could mean trouble for you. Mayor Randall Woodfin has said too many people in Birmingham are giving safe harbor to shooters and killers. Over the past few weeks, the city has...
UAB Study: PTSD and ASD rising in college students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The rate of college students diagnosed with either Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Acute Stress Disorder has more than doubled in recent years. A new student completed study at UAB shows that between 2017 and 2022, PTSD rose 121% and ASD rose 251%. Dr. Yusen Zhai...
First-edition copy of ‘Ulysses’ one of hundreds of books from Birmingham-Southern College up for auction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Nearly 1,000 books, maps and atlases that were previously the property of Birmingham-Southern College will soon go up for auction, including a rare copy of one of the greatest novels in the English language. From July 31 to Aug. 1, Grant Zahajko Auction will host an auction including hundreds of rare […]
Waste spill near Birmingham floods creek with grease, animal fat
A spill at the BHT Resources facility in Bessemer has released an undisclosed volume of grease and animal fat material into Valley Creek, a Black Warrior River tributary. Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke said it appears that spills occurred at two wastewater ponds in a wooded area near the facility.
UAB to host two blood drives July 23-26
UAB collaborates with the American Red Cross to host two blood drives next week. The need for blood supplies is constant across the United States, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham is partnering with the American Red Cross to host two blood drives next week. UAB experts are encouraging the public to donate blood if able.
Birmingham Bulls Hockey announce 2024-2025 schedule
PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Bulls Hockey team just released their schedule for the 2024-25 season. All home games are played at the Pelham Civic Complex located at 500 Amphitheater Rd. in Pelham. The Bulls kick off their home opener against Huntsville Havoc Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
Lawsuit challenges timing of new Alabama law disqualifying more felons from voting on Nov. 5
Robert Crowley is a U.S. Army veteran, and volunteer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Mid-South chapter representative. He’s described in a lawsuit as a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. But 27 years ago in 1997, he was convicted of attempted murder. Though he’s a registered voter in Alabama, his ability to vote on Nov. 5 is in doubt because of a new Alabama law that could disqualify him and many others from voting.
New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Homewood
The streets of downtown Homewood will be busy next Saturday with the return of the city's annual Sidewalk Sale. This year's event will feature discounts from local businesses and a full day of shopping for those who wish to participate. Items will be on sale up to 75% off original prices.
Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board
The Alabama Retired State Employees’ Association (ARSEA) recently announced the results of their statewide elections of officers and board members. New board members beginning their terms were Marengo County’s LeTonya Williams of District 9, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, who is a retired Auburn firefighter and chairman of the House Rules Committee, of District 11, former […] The post Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
NEW Five Guys opens 29th Alabama location in Hoover [PHOTOS]
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened its 29th Alabama location on Wednesday, July 17th at Stadium Trace Village in Hoover. Located at 1028 Marble Terrace, Suite 100 in between Cookie Cutter Hair Salon and O’Henry’s Coffee, the popular burger joint plans to employ about 40 people, according to The Hoover Sun.
Bristol County teen powers through to win several gold medals at national para-sports competition in Alabama
Hoover, AL – A Taunton teen continues to power through both literally and figuratively. 15-year-old Mary MacDonald of Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School claimed 7 gold medals in multiple sports and events at Move United’s Hartford Nationals, the largest and longest-standing national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability.
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