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JCSO: Child injured by self-inflicted gunshot in Center Point
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a child was shot Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Country View Terrace in Center Point. The JCSO says the child was taken to Children’s of Alabama. Henry Irby, Public Information Officer...
'I've got to get out of here': Crime forces closure of longtime Birmingham car dealership
A Birmingham business is forced to shut its doors due to what the owner says is rampant crime. Magic City Motors is a used car dealership in Woodlawn, it sits on the corner of 1st Avenue North, and has been open for about 8 years. That was until things got...
Calera discusses Main Street façade improvements
The city of Calera discussed a proposed request made by Calera Main Street regarding new initiatives such as downtown façade improvements at a recent city council meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Calera discusses Main Street façade improvements appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama Water Utilities, Big Brothers Big Sisters work to build home libraries
Young students across Shelby County have recently enhanced their home libraries thanks to a successful book drive conducted by employees of Alabama Water Utilities and a local mentoring network. The post Alabama Water Utilities, Big Brothers Big Sisters work to build home libraries appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Jefferson County Personnel Board overturns sheriff’s firing of Bessemer Cutoff DA’s sergeant husband
The Jefferson County Personnel Board has overturned the firing of a veteran sheriff’s office sergeant who is the husband of Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney Lynneice Washington. Sheriff Mark Pettway in January terminated Sgt. Jude Washington, who long served on a federal drug task force before being moved from that...
Birmingham Police searching for missing 72-year-old man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 72-year-old man has been reported missing in the Birmingham area, according to police. Police tell us George Edward Minnifield was last seen in the 3400 block of 2nd Avenue North. Minnifield is described as a Black man, 5’8” and weighs 235 pounds. Police say the...
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In...
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to offer upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy
Those seeking to experience the real world of law enforcement and learn what it is like to be a sheriff’s deputy in Shelby County will soon have that opportunity thanks to the upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy presented by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The post Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to offer upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Anniston Woman Fatally Struck in Early Morning Crash
Anniston, AL – A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian early Tuesday morning has claimed the life of an Anniston woman. The incident occurred at approximately 1:13 a.m. on Alabama 202, near the 3-mile marker, about four miles west of Anniston in Calhoun County. The pedestrian, Angela L. Mosley, 46, was walking in the roadway when […] The post Anniston Woman Fatally Struck in Early Morning Crash appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
NEW state-of-the-art event space now open at Pepper Place
A new event space has opened at Pepper Place. Called The Sage, the venue is located in the historic Architectural Heritage building at 200 28th Street South, near Ovenbird and Billy Reid. The owners of the new event spot are Paget Pizitz and Harriet Reis, the co-owners of Melt, the popular restaurant at Lane Parke.
Mountain Brook Senior Brings Robotics Program to the Downtown YMCA Youth Center
Her introduction to robotics in the third grade “opened up a world for me,” recalled Addison Hardee, a rising senior at Mountain Brook High School. A decade later, Addison, 17, is sharing her love of robotics and computer technology via Robotics Summer Camp with youngsters at the YMCA Youth Center in downtown Birmingham.
New fire truck for Gadsden firefighters
GADSDEN Ala. (WBRC) - A shiny new piece of equipment for Gadsden firefighters. Monday, a dedication ceremony was held for the new ladder truck which will go into service at Station 4 in Alabama City. It replaces a 17-year-old truck that will be moved into reserve. Mayor Craig Ford and...
Jeff State selected as winner in Lumina Foundation’s Instagram challenge
Jefferson State Community College was selected as one of the grantees of Lumina Foundation’s mini-grant opportunity and first-ever Instagram challenge. A total of seven community colleges have been awarded $50,000 each to enhance their digital outreach and marketing efforts. The post Jeff State selected as winner in Lumina Foundation’s Instagram challenge appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spurring Support: Pelham’s rodeo rides high for Kidz Outdoors
The Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena traded their Zamboni for an orange Kubota tractor while the facility delivered a two-day rodeo event billed as “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” on July 19-20. The post Spurring Support: Pelham’s rodeo rides high for Kidz Outdoors appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pell City man gets 71 months for $4.7 million investor fraud scheme
PELL CITY, Ala. (WBMA) — A Pell City man was sentenced in a scheme to defraud more than 40 investors in his various companies. 48-year-old John Michael Golden was given 71 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud back in April.
Registration open for youth baseball, softball camp in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Parents, listen up. If you have a child between the ages of six and 14, you can bring them out to Cooper Green Baseball Fields Tuesday, July 30 for the Embrace The Process Baseball and Softball Clinic. The free clinic is a Partnership between The Birmingham...
UAB picked 10th out of 14 teams in AAC this year
The American Athletic Conference preseason poll was announced Tuesday at the 2024 AAC kickoff event in Arlington. UAB was picked 10th out of 14 in the preseason media poll. The Blazers are entering their second season under head coach Trent Dilfer. In 2023, UAB finished 4-8 and failed to reach...
Pelham connects with community with football camp, coaching clinic
The Pelham Panthers opened the doors of Ned Bearden Stadium to the community on July 16 and 17 as they taught local kids during the Pelham Football Camp while area youth coaches learned from the Pelham staff at the second annual coaching clinic. The post Pelham connects with community with football camp, coaching clinic appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Grau named NAHN President-Elect
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Adjunct Assistant Professor Grace Grau, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, AACC (DNP 2015), is President-Elect of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. "I am deeply honored and humbled to have been selected as the newly-elected President-Elect of NAHN. Words cannot fully express the gratitude...
1 killed, 1 injured in Talladega shooting
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — One man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting in Talladega over the weekend. According to Talladega Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 1600 block of Old Schocco Road around 2:19 a.m. on Saturday. Police found a man and a woman shot at […]
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