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Valentine's day flowers could cost you a bit more this year.

Prices of material raises prices of Valentine’s Day flowers

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Gillian Brooks
Now is the time to start putting in your orders for Valentine’s Day flowers, and it might cost you a bit more than last year.

News

With thousands of jobs available in Birmingham alone, recruiters give tips on how to find the...

Thousands of jobs available in Birmingham: how you can apply

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
With thousands of jobs available in Birmingham alone, recruiters give tips on how to find the best job that fits your needs.

News

Producer Price Index falls half a percentage point: what this means for the economy & for you

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:38 PM CST
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By Chasity Maxie
Some good news about the economy and your money! The prices manufacturers pay to make goods before they sell them to you are going down—and experts said that could be a sign inflation is cooling.

News

Tereshia Huffman voted as new BWWB chairwoman

Birmingham Water Works Board names new chairwoman

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Tereshia Huffman was voted as Birmingham Water Works Board's new Chairwoman.

News

Poppa G. Billiards opening new location at Campus 124 in Pelham

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:50 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
Poppa G's Billiards is opening a new location at Campus 124 in Pelham after a fire destroyed their previous home on Chandalar Place Drive earlier this year.

News

Upcoming hiring events at Brookwood Baptist Health Hospitals

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:17 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Brookwood Baptist Health Hospitals are hosting several upcoming hiring events January 10 and 12.

News

Birmingham Recovery Center partners with Prescott House to give kids comfort that will last all year

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Birmingham Recovery Center and Prescott House are teaming up to help kids who go through the forensics interview process with overnight packs.

News

AT&T to lay off several Birmingham employees

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 11:30 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
According to the Birmingham Business Journal, AT&T is planning to lay off 23 Birmingham employees by Jan. 16.

6 On Your Side Investigates

‘The people need answers’: Leeds councilman questions city expenses

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
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By Jennifer Horton
On Monday night, Dec. 5, a Leeds City Councilman posed pointed questions during a packed meeting about how the city spent tens of thousands of tax dollars.

News

Brookwood, Princeton, Shelby Baptist Medical Centers to host hiring events

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 2:31 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Explore exciting career opportunities at open house hiring events at Brookwood, Princeton, and Shelby Baptist Medical Centers.
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News

Academy Sports and Outdoors offering deep discounts on Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 8:21 AM CST
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By Kelvin Reynolds
If you’re looking for great deals today, some exercise equipment is half off. at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Prices are discounted on shoes, sunglasses, and many other items.

News

Seasonal jobs a great way to get some extra cash, or back into the workforce

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:42 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Many companies are hiring seasonal workers. If you’re looking for a permanent gig, it might even be your way into a great company.

News

Alabama Power President and CEO announces retirement

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:53 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Alabama Power President and CEO Mark Crosswhite announced his retirement.

News

Tips for investing during inflation

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:04 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Investing might seem daunting, but it could bring you rewards later on. Inflation might be making your budget tight, but now is actually the perfect time to start investing.

News

How to get the most out of scholarships in National Scholarship Month

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
This month is national scholarship month and a great time to start planning.

News

Sugar inflation is affecting local bakeries

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
We often see stories about grocery prices soaring with inflation, but it is hitting some of your local sweets vendors even harder.

News

Powerball surges to $1.5B after no winners Wednesday night

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:01 PM CDT
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By Bryan Henry
More and more people are taking a chance at the big prize. Many of them traveled to either Georgia or Mississippi to buy their tickets.

News

Seasonal hiring proving to be a challenge

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
Keeping staffed is proving difficult for businesses, even as the busy holiday season quickly approaches.

Consumer

More seniors living near poverty line

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
New census data shows more seniors are now living in poverty and a third of older adults in Alabama rely completely on social security for their monthly income.

News

Alabama Power increasing rates starting in December

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Beginning in December, the typical Alabama Power residential customer bill will increase by about $10 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

News

Irondale mayor discusses new development to attract tourism, homeowners to city

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Mayor Stewart hopes the developments will attract tourist and homeowners but also says the plans are already attracting people to the area.

News

Big step forward for $50M dollar amphitheater by tourism bureau

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
Today local leaders voted to make a big step in creating a new amphitheater in Birmingham. The Greater Birmingham Area Visitors Bureau tells WBRC this really is a huge first step to the $50 million venue.

News

Clanton City Council approves economic developer

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maxie
The City of Clanton will soon have an economic developer to take charge of the growth happening in the city. The city council approved the full-time position on Monday, and they’re already working to get it filled.

6 On Your Side Investigates

On Your Side: Managing credit card debt

Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
Do you have mounting credit card debt? You aren't alone. Many people relying more on credit cards to pay off essentials. How can you manage that debt? We’re On Your Side with a few ways to get it under control.

News

Expert says there aren’t enough people to fill the large number of open jobs

Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 7:09 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
He says jobs are going unfilled because there’s not enough people to fill them.

Community

Huffstuttlers Hardware, longtime Homewood business announces it’s closing

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By Brittany Dionne
Huffstutlers Hardware is closing up shop after more than eight decades as changes come to the community.

Local Business

Weekend block party at Crossplex Village to celebrate opening of new restaurant

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Challis Wells
The block party will feature reps from the BHM Legion, BHM Stallions, and BHM Squadron as well as benefit all the shops and restaurants, highlighting each location’s cuisine and atmosphere.

Local Business

Birmingham area businesswoman opens rolling cigar lounge

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Steve Crocker
In August, Joy King added her fourth bus, the Incognito Mobile Cigar Lounge. While she welcomes women who want to light up, her focus is on men who want to have a grown-up good time.

News

Home Depot, Utz Brands to open warehouses in Birmingham; will bring up to 90 jobs

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Both Home Depot and Utz Brands have purchased property with plans to open distribution warehouses. Utz has already begun plans for a 90,000 sq ft warehouse.

East Alabama

Douglas Manufacturing expanding in Pell City; $2M expansion to create jobs

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Company leaders said the move will create more than 20 new positions in Pell City and increase the plant by roughly 15,000 sf.

News

‘It’s going to be a tremendous asset:’ New community arts and cultural center coming to West Birmingham

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:42 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
Fairview community president Adlai Trone says the center will bring positive energy. “It’s going to be a tremendous asset to the neighborhood one, but the community at large most importantly.”

East Alabama

Highest paying jobs in Anniston for high school graduates

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Stacker
Stacker compiled the highest paying jobs for high school graduates in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

News

Hoover city leaders considering regulating short-term rentals

Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 7:39 AM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
Hoover city leaders are trying to figure out the best way to deal with short term rentals like Airbnb’s.

News

World Games vendor upset over lack of profit

Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 7:26 AM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
There’s new frustration from some local World Games vendors. One vendor feels the World Games overpromised and underdelivered to the vendors. She’s now in the hole tens of thousands of dollars.

News

Some B’ham companies embrace 4-day workweek

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Steve Crocker
At the Jefferson County Housing Authority, every day may be a new day, but the five-day, eight-hour work week is history.

News

‘Black Economic Freedom Movement’ to digitize Black-owned businesses

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 5:32 AM CDT
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By Bethany Davis
The National Business League is partnering with Tuskegee University to bring one million black-owned businesses into the digital marketplace by the year 2028.

News

Inflation has more Americans relying on credit cards, according to CFPB

Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 9:03 PM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
Inflation has more Americans relying on credit cards, and you may be racking up more debt because of higher interest rates.

News

2022 Shelby County Tourism and Recreation All-star Award nominations

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
Six business groups in Shelby County; Calera main street, Chelsea business alliance, Columbiana main street, Montevallo chamber of commerce, Montevallo main street and The Shelby County chamber are collaborating to recognize tourism and recreation businesses that excel each and every day in Shelby County.

State

55 Water: A big part of Alabama overlooking NYC

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The massive workplace and office space also includes two parks, a cafe, a Starbucks kiosk, a convenience shop and an underground parking garage.

News

Financial advisor says Inflation Reduction Act won’t severely impact inflation

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:36 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
The Associated Press says economic analyses of the proposal suggests the bill itself won’t bring down inflation, at least in the time being. They add the legislation won’t directly address some of the main price drivers like gas, food, and rent.

East Alabama

Wellborn Cabinet Inc. plans expansion creating 415 jobs in East Ala.

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Wellborn Cabinet’s plan is to construct and equip a 250,000-square-foot facility in Oxford to begin production of a new kitchen and bath cabinetry product, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce.

Local Business

‘We love you Birmingham and always will!’: Dreamcakes is closing

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
According to the bakery’s Facebook page, the owners were unable to reach an agreement with their landlord to renew the upcoming lease in Homewood.

News

Why the latest Equifax glitch shows the importance of watching your credit score

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
New tonight, a warning that you may be paying more than you should be if you borrowed money for a purchase anytime this spring. The Wall Street Journal reported that credit agency Equifax gave inaccurate credit scores on millions of consumers seeking loans.

News

Market Wagon helps local farmers and other food producers deliver locally sourced food to your doorstep

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maxie
The demand for locally sourced food is up in Alabama. And local food producers are turning to the online market to deliver the farm right to your front door.

News

Trussville sculpture business sees sales surge after famous shoutout

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 7:36 AM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
Cahaba Cuts is a local business and passion project for Nick Garrett. However, it is one of his more recent creations that has turned heads from all across the country.

News

Becoming a CEO in 12 months

Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 11:20 AM CDT
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By Russell Jones
The Birmingham Public Library, and business owner and lawyer, Neena Speer, are hosting a monthly seminar, “12 Months to Become Your Own CEO.”

News

WBRC FOX6 News and ADOL to host job fair in Birmingham

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Jenna Wood
The Alabama Career Center System, in partnership with WBRC FOX6 News, will host a job fair on Friday, July 22, 2022.

News

New home-building business opens in Chelsea

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Aajene Robinson
Equity Homebuilders is officially up and running.

News

Local leaders believe The World Games is just the start for the Magic city

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
The World Games is now over but some say this is just the beginning of Birmingham’s next chapter.

News

World Games officials say crowd size is a good indicator of potential economic impact from the games

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Lauren Jackson
Before the games started, officials were predicting around a $256 million economic impact in Alabama. City of Birmingham officials said it’s too early to tell exactly how numbers are tracking right now, but that crowd sizes they are seeing make them hopeful.
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