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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...
36 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season
In 36 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary Nick Saban as head coach in Tuscaloosa. Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Former Auburn, Stallions, Oilers nose tackle dead at age 64, report says
A standout nose tackle for Auburn, the Birmingham Stallions and the Houston Oilers, Doug Smith has died at age 64. Smith died on Thursday after a heart attack, Mike Berman, the former sports director of KRIV-TV in Houston, shared on Thursday night via social media. “It was unexpected,” Smith’s wife,...
Construction begins on Guthrie's chicken restaurant in Vestavia Hills
Construction has begun on the Guthrie’s fast-food chicken restaurant at 1437 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. The restaurant is being built on the former site of the Hardee’s restaurant between Hollywood Outdoor Living and Vestavia Bowl. The Hardee’s was torn down, and workers began building the Guthrie’s earlier this month. The goal is to have the Guthrie’s completed and open by Christmas, said David Coble, the construction superintendent for Ganaway Contractors.
Pelham Volleyball Camp brings skills, fun, friendships to young players
The Pelham Panthers helped spark a love for the sport of volleyball with their annual youth volleyball camp from July 22-24 at the Pelham High School gym. The post Pelham Volleyball Camp brings skills, fun, friendships to young players appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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.
Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
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