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Birmingham residents question BPD ability to enforce short term rental properties
Many homeowners upset with short term rental properties in their neighborhood addressed the Birmingham Zoning Advisory Committee at Tuesday night's public hearing. They shared stories of the properties near them one woman whose home a neighbors one said, "A lady had a party there for her son and the young man was killed. They had a party there and I saw a young man get killed."
EPA seeks public input on cleanup of PCB-contaminated waters in East Alabama
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) — PCB contamination in East Alabama waterways is now the focus of an EPA clean up project. First the agency wants to hear from the public. For many, Choccolocca Creek is a place to fish for dinner or recreation on a warm summer day. But posted advisories are a stark reminder of the pollutants below the surface that pose a danger to fish, wildlife and the public.
Proposed Birmingham short-term rental rules sent back after residents express deep concerns
The Birmingham Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has asked the city’s planning staff to go back to the drawing board and incorporate the comments Magic City residents made about a proposed short-term rental ordinance governing places like Airbnb, Vrbo and other platforms. On Tuesday, July 16th, the committee held a...
Dozens of seniors seeing health benefits from line dancing classes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dozens of seniors are seeing health benefits by taking line dancing classes weekly. Oak Street Health’s Rickwood Field Center hosts line dancing classes every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The classes are led by Tracy Williams. She said the group of dancers are not ordinary seniors! She said many of them have lost weight, lowered their cholesterol and have seen their A1C numbers come down. The group has also helped build community.
Zula Modern Medspa offering ground-breaking skincare technology
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Have you ever thought about what is underneath your skin?. Zula Modern Medspa offers a cutting-edge skin care analysis device called “Alma IQ.” This device captures multiple pictures of your face to see what is happening within your skin. Erica, a Zula...
Authorities looking for missing Huntsville woman
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Officials in Huntsville are asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing woman. The Huntsville Police Department said they are searching for 36-year-old Natosha Cowan. Cowan was last seen on Friday, July 12 on Delaware Circle at her mother’s house. Officials say...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Millbrook Publix opens just in time for a birthday surprise
Kyleigh Popwell got a birthday surprise as the Millbrook Publix opened. The seven-year-old has known for a little while that her favorite rolls baked by her grandmother are not homemade, but are hard to find. But last Wednesday, Kyleigh was grinning from ear to ear as she found the orange bag of Rhodes rolls in the frozen food section.
Holmes accepts Assistant Principal position at Midtown
MADISON – Midtown Elementary School’s administrative staff has increased with Nathan Holmes’ accepting the position of Assistant Principal. “I love Madison City! This is where my family and I call home,” Holmes said. The Holmes children’s school path includes Heritage Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and James Clemens High School.
Decatur capital murder suspect transferred after alleged jail attack
LAWRENCE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur man accused of killing Dustin Grimes in November during a Lawrence County home invasion was recently transferred jails after an alleged attack. On Thursday, lawyers for Jordan Hernandez filed an emergency motion to relocate Hernandez. Hernandez is accused of kidnapping Dustin and Karen...
1 killed, 1 injured in Tuscaloosa crash
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A Brookwood man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Tuscaloosa. The crash happened at the intersection of 55th Avenue East and Old Birmingham Highway when a truck crossed the center lane of Old Birmingham Road and crashed into an oncoming Jeep. Tuscaloosa Police Department said the crash happened […]
Which Alabama high school has the best nickname?
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Watch 10 Alabama startups compete for $75K on August 15
This summer, some of the brightest minds in Alabama are competing for a cash prize that could jumpstart their business. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is hosting Alabama Launchpad—a startup bootcamp where participants, learn from experienced entrepreneurs and compete for a combined $75K in funding. The competition...
Alabama's Malachi Moore believes Kristian Story will be a 'playmaker' for Kentucky
DALLAS - Not many people know new Kentucky safety Kristian Story better than Alabama's Malachi Moore. Moore, a Trussville, Alabama native, and Story, a Lanett, Alabama native, both signed with the Alabama Crimson Tide as four-star safety prospects in 2020 and spent four seasons together in the Alabama defensive backs room, winning a National Championship in 2020 and SEC Championships in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
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