When you call 911, it’s often one of the scariest moments of your life. This week, the people who answer those calls are getting recognition for their work
Adhering to state and federal health guidelines, officials put several measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID at the 79th annual Magic City Classic.
Vaccine hesitancy continues to be a problem in Alabama, especially in rural communities. That’s why UAB is working to address concerns some may still have about getting a COVID-19 shot.
Woodfin says Birmingham Police Department is doing all it can to bring the people responsible for the violence building up around the city accountable, but he says the community will also have to play a role to make it happen.
We are three days away from the Magic City Classic at Legion Field and for one Alabama A&M graduate, she believes she’s giving the Bulldogs something to cheer about before her team hits the field.
The district is offering several opportunities for new careers in professional education and support positions such as transportation, food service and building operations.
High school students in Jefferson County have the opportunity each year to film a special PSA message for a chance to win money for their school. The competition is a part of an anti-littering campaign for Litter Quitters.
To pay tribute to its customers, Milo’s will be offering 75-cent original hamburgers and original cheeseburgers for dine-in and drive-thru guests across its 21 stores in Greater Birmingham and throughout Central Alabama.
A recent donation to The University of West Alabama has allowed the school to begin development of a new biodiversity center along the banks of The Cahaba River.
One UAB nurse, planted on the frontline of the fight against the virus, used her camera to provide a intimate look at the health crises that strained the country.
To be eligible for funeral assistance, the death must have occurred in the U.S. and the death certificate must indicate the death was because of COVID-19.
Celebrate Hoover Day features activities that are fun for the whole family to enjoy at the park. This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Veterans Park.
Hubert Farms in New Market is one such operation and their most recent crop is a far cry from the cotton and corn grown in The Tennessee Valley for generations. Theirs, then, is a story of changing times and tulips!
Pastor Brandon Knight is optimistic about the future of his church. But he said the word of God will still be preached, whether there’s a building or not.
Nursing home residents and hospital patients are among the most vulnerable populations and until there are more people vaccinated they’re still at risk.
Sharon Ledlow has been living in this community her entire life. Unfortunately, her home and many of her precious possessions were demolished last Thursday, but she’s thankful everyone in this community survived.
With a $50 donation per vehicle, participants can drive around the track for two full exhilarating laps with the proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross Alabama Disaster Relief.
Learn about these opportunities during the Alabama Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair April 5 through April 9 at broadcastersvirtualjobfair.com.
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage at four Alabama facilities to those impacted by the severe storms that hit the Birmingham metro area on Thursday.
It’s been exactly one week since a tornado tore through the community of Mt. Olive. Now they’re preparing for what could be another round of severe weather.
Peco Foods donated 40,000 pounds of chicken to West Alabama Food Bank to help feed those in need. This is part of Peco’s long-term partnership with WAFB, with plans for another donation in the fall.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Board of Directors selected a new interim President and CEO. The board chose DeJuana L. Thompson, founder of “Woke Vote” and Think Rubix Principal.
Hundreds of people of Asian American descent joined people of all races Saturday evening in Linn Park, to remember victims of violence against Asian Americans.
Devin Rudolph said he didn’t even know the area was under a tornado warning. He said he was getting ready to lie down and go to sleep when he heard a loud noise that sounded like a train.
One Chilton County restaurant is doing its part to help those impacted by Wednesday’s storms. When owner of Bones Backstreet BBQ, Nicole Bone, saw the path of destruction left by Wednesday’s storms that ripped through parts of Chilton County, she wanted to do something to help.
Thursday was another busy day for Chris Darden and his colleagues at the NWS Birmingham office. The team spending the day surveying tornado damage after Wednesday’s storms.
Some of the most significant damage seen in Mt. Olive has been from trees that have toppled over onto homes. And that was the case for Sandra Henley. Her childhood home was destroyed in Wednesday's storms.
