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Millbrook, Elmore County share purchase of 14.5 acres off Hwy. 14
Tuesday night the Millbrook City Council gave Mayor Al Kelley permission to execute documents with HomeCorp Inc. for the purchase of property along Hwy. 14. “I apologize for not being able to get with everyone on this, but there have been some pretty intense negotiations behind the scenes,” Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley said.
BPL Electronic Resources Spotlight: Back to School Resources for Birmingham Students
The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) provides a myriad of resources for school age patrons. These databases/electronic resources provide educational experiences that allow younger patrons to learn and grow. Resources are accessible using a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, and many have downloadable content. Additionally, the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and...
Suspect indicted in Easter 2021 Patton Park shooting that killed 1, injured 5
A Birmingham man has been indicted in the 2021 Easter Sunday shooting at W.C. Patton Park that killed Areyelle Yarbrough and injured five others. Jalynd Rashad Rayford, 21, was initially charged in the crime last year and taken into custody in Georgia by teams of law enforcement officers. He is...
Trussville Chick-fil-A reopens with new service
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–After a long summer, Trussville’s Chick-fil-A has finally reopened its doors on Friday, welcoming guests back into the newly remodeled location. The 11-week renovation made much-needed upgrades to the kitchen and drive-thru to meet growing demand at the location. One major addition to the store is the introduction of a […]
9 years later, Auburn’s legendary War Eagle Supper Club re-opening
The closure of the War Eagle Supper Club in 2015 brought a wave of regret and nostalgia for Auburn University students who had been frequenting the notorious watering hole since the 1960s. One of those students, Vince Thompson (AU Class of 1984), had a different thought – someone needed to reopen the iconic club …and why not him?
Millbrook seeks to expand Fire Station 3 on Deatsville Highway
The City of Millbrook is planning to expand Fire Station 3, which is located on Deatsville Highway near the Pines Golf Course. The expansion was approved earlier this year and would allow for much-needed additional room for not just personnel but equipment. No one can question Millbrook is growing. With that growth comes the need for more personnel and services.
‘Possibly off work a year’: Carbon Hill Police officer badly injured in motorcycle crash
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Carbon Hill Police officer was hurt in a motorcycle crash early Thursday morning, Aug. 29. Officer Jordan Driver, 21, has been with the department for two years, according to Carbon Hill Police Chief Clark Sanford. Driver was airlifted to UAB Hospital with internal bleeding,...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of August 30 - September 1
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Jazz in the Park - The first concert of 2024 happens on Sunday, September 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Big Spring Park East. The event features saxophonist Jackiem Joyner, trombonist Jeff Bradshaw, and pianist Joe Rozum. The “White Night” theme invites attendees to wear all white while enjoying jazz performances and food trucks.
2024 will be the season Alabama Football breaks college football
What has been the longest eight-plus months for Alabama football fans is almost over. The Alabama Crimson Tide Kalen DeBoer Era begins Saturday night in Bryant-Denny. The new era will start with a bushel basket of unknowns. The unknowns will slowly turn into knowns as the season progresses. However well...
Pat Sullivan: Heisman Winner, Cancer Fighter
With a new college football season upon us, it is worth remembering an award-winning player and coach whose greatest achievements were off the field. Every December, the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City honors college football's most outstanding player with the Heisman Memorial Trophy. In 1971, Auburn University's Pat Sullivan became the first player from the state of Alabama to hoist the award.
Oneonta repairing large downtown water leak, expects hours of repairs
ONEONTA, AL (WBMA) — The City of Oneonta is working on water repairs in their downtown area after a large leak was reported Friday morning. The leak was first reported Friday morning on First Avenue in Oneonta between Regions Banks and Redeemer Church. In a post on Facebook, the...
Alabama Paralympians shine as Team USA dominates Germany in women's wheelchair basketball
PARIS, IDF — Video above: Inclusivity at the heart of children's racing event at Lakeshore Foundation on day of Paralympics opening ceremony. Team USA beat Germany in its first women's wheelchair basketball match of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The final score was 73-44, with Team USA winning. Alabama...
1963 Birmingham Church Bombing Fast Facts
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the Birmingham, Alabama, church bombing that killed four African-American girls during church services in 1963. September 15, 2013, marked the 50th anniversary of the bombing. Facts. September 15, 1963 – A bomb blast at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama,...
Trussville, Oneonta man competing for title of ‘Fittest on Earth’ in Masters CrossFit Games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two local athletes are competing in the CrossFit Games – Masters Division happening Thursday through Sunday at the BJCC. Adam Vinson from CrossFit Oneonta is competing in the 35-39 age group. Vinson qualified in the top 40 out of 37,639 registrants worldwide in his age...
New cutting-edge warehouse facility coming to Port Birmingham
This week, the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the groundbreaking of a new, cutting-edge warehouse facility at its Port Birmingham terminal in western Jefferson County. The $1.2M project is the first in a series of public-private partnerships with full-service supply chain solutions company Watco. A new warehouse project...
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