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New chamber CEO ready to engage the community
Nanette “Nan” Baldwin, the newly appointed CEO of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, said she’s bringing a commitment to community engagement into her new role. With over 21 years of experience from the Birmingham Business Alliance and the Metropolitan Development Board, Baldwin said she wants to help drive economic growth and foster a thriving business environment in Hoover. She wants to enhance Hoover’s business landscape through strategic initiatives, collaboration and inclusivity.
Stunning Lake Tuscaloosa Architectural Masterpiece Up for Grabs
Step inside a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Lake Tuscaloosa retreat designed for optimal luxury and ultimate indulgence. The agent Trevor Sanders with Advantage Realty said, “This architectural masterpiece offers the epitome of luxury living.”. Alabama Real Estate, Homes for Sale in Alabama, What Homes are for sale in Alabama, Most Expensive...
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
Alabama Nurse, Mother of Six, Killed in Georgia Crash
An Alabama woman died Wednesday following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Georgia. Brandy Rodgers, age 39 of Oxford, died in that crash at 4:02pm. The Georgia State Patrol said Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a GoFundMe page set up...
Former Alabama Crimson Tide QB Tua Tagovailoa signs record extension with Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida. (WBRC) - Former Alabama Crimson Tide and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has agreed to a new deal with the Dolphins that will make him the third highest paid QB in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tagovailoa’s...
Alabama CB Commit Flips Decision
Alabama's 2026 recruiting class took a bit of a hit on Friday with the latest recruiting update. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, Alabama cornerback commit Jamarrion Gordon flipped his commitment from Alabama to UCF. When he flipped, Gordon said, “When I go 1st round out of UCF my...
Hoover students head back to the classroom
Maggie Bain has spent the past three years at Hoover High School, heavily involved in the arts programs there — band, choir and theater. Now it’s her senior year, and she’s looking forward to taking advantage of every opportunity she can and hoping to play a leadership role.
Hoover 14-year-old crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen in Orlando
Lucy Helland, a 14-year-old student at Bumpus Middle School, this past Sunday, July 21, was crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen at a national competition in Orlando. Helland, who is going into the eighth grade this year, went to the scholarship competition as Miss Heart of the South Junior Teen and competed against 18 other girls ages 13-15.
Birmingham flood threat lingers, drivers urged to ‘turn around, don’t drown’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - More storms in Central Alabama means the flood threat on Birmingham roads will linger. Both the WBRC First Alert Weather team and National Weather Service are urging drivers to show caution if flooding pops up again. Just this week, floodwater could be seen on Messer Airport...
Planning Commission delays The Cottages at Prattville yet again
The Prattville Planning Commission heard from Forge Residential Partners at Barrett-Simpson Inc. again with two separate public hearings, where business regarding The Cottages at Prattville was postponed until next month’s Planning Commission meeting. The commission voted first on the preliminary Platt and then the Planned Unit Development or PUD...
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