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Cawaco RC&D and Alabama Legislature enhance firefighter safety in Birmingham area
Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council and the Alabama legislature have awarded an $18,000 grant to Cahaba Valley Fire & EMR District. The post Cawaco RC&D and Alabama Legislature enhance firefighter safety in Birmingham area appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham woman sues Lane Kiffin, Trumps, and JD Vance, asking for '1,000,000 Gazillions'
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - How are college football coach Lane Kiffin, members of the Trump family, and VP candidate JD Vance connected? They are all named in a lawsuit filed by a Birmingham woman. According to court documents obtained by ABC 33/40 News, the woman, who we are not...
State of Shopping: The future of malls and shopping centers in Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A monthslong WVTM 13 investigation into the rise and fall of malls in Central Alabama has shown the changing retail landscape. Birmingham was once a top retail destination in the U.S., with two of the largest malls in the country, Eastwood Mall and Century Plaza, sitting side by side.
'They take credit cards at McDonalds?': Miss Terry sheds light on Nick Saban's post-retirement life
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After 17 years at the helm of one of college football's greatest dynasties, the transition to civilian life could be a major leap. Nick Saban hasn't fully made that leap just yet, but the "quick learner" is taking baby steps, according to his wife. During the...
2nd & Charles to hold Penny-a-Page sale this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — The bookstore 2nd & Charles will have its Penny-a-Page sale this weekend. During this sale, which will happen Saturday, Aug. 17, members of the store’s free rewards program can purchase a maximum of five used books for one penny per page number. For example, with this promotion, a 500-page book could […]
After First Week, Leaders in Birmingham, Bessemer City Schools Looking for Higher Enrollment
Bessemer City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dana Arreola reported that enrollment is at about 60%. She urged the remaining 40% of students who have not yet registered to do so. “If you have not made your way to one of our campuses to register, we ask that you please return, because our students are very much missed at this point if they have not returned to school, and we’re just excited for them to walk across that threshold and jump right into learning,” says Arreola.
Birmingham Police’s Real Time Crime Center growth leading to officers making more arrests
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police want you to know they are keeping you safe 24-hours a day. In fact, at least twice in the last week, officers have used Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) information or surveillance video to go after suspected criminals in your community. Police say the...
'Just the tip of the iceberg': More indictments expected in Walker County jail case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBMA) — A defense attorney hinting there will be more defendants in the death of Walker County jail inmate Tony Mitchell. He calls the case against his client 'just the tip of the iceberg.'. Former Correctional Officer Joshua Conner Jones was in federal court Thursday for an...
First Scrimmage for the UWA Tigers
The UWA Tigers kicked off their fall camp with a promising first scrimmage, executing a total of 115 plays under the guidance of head coach Brett Gilliland. The team showcased a blend of offensive and defensive skills, identifying areas for improvement while building a foundation for the upcoming season. Highlights included touchdown passes from Kason Lincke and Jackson Abbott, along with solid defensive performances from returning All-GSC players.
Heather Skanes, M.D., Brings an Oasis of Care for Women and Families to This Weekend’s Babypalooza
When Heather Skanes, M.D., an OB-GYN and owner of Oasis Women’s Health and Oasis Family Birthing Center, wanted to open Alabama’s first licensed and nationally accredited freestanding birth center, she knew the perfect location — the heart of Birmingham’s West Side, near the recently closed OB-GYN department at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, formerly the Simon-Williamson Clinic.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue EMS vending machines save time, help with emergency calls
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A vending machine for first responders has been installed by Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) and they are saving precious minutes when it comes to saving lives. The department has already installed three of these vending machines since 2022. On average, BFRS responds to about 70,000...
6 On Your Side Investigates: More help for residents complaining about safety issues at Birmingham apartment complex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A good news update after 6 On Your Side Investigates looked into safety issues an an apartment complex on Birmingham’s west side. Residents, including senior citizens, now have a dumpster on site to throw away their trash. The new apartment owners also fixed a woman’s power box so that her lights work. Crews were also out Wednesday cutting down a big tree that fell after a recent storm.
Whammys are no match for Hoover resident on 'Press Your Luck'
Kerry Schrader is a Hoover resident, and she was a contestant on Press Your Luck on Thursday. She hosted a watch party to celebrate what she said is one of the best experiences of her life, when she was on the game show Press Your Luck. Friends and family joined to wait and see if she would win or Whammy. At the party there was a Whammy drink, a Whammy cake, and a Whammy blanket, but for Schrader on Press Your Luck, the Whammys were no match for her.
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