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Central Alabama

Winter Weather gear giveaway - BLM MHK

Warming stations opening in Birmingham as temperatures fall below freezing

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 12:21 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
As temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, the City of Birmingham, along with Jimmie Hale Mission, will open its warming station Wednesday, Jan. 1 through Friday, Jan. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.

News

Ohatchee Family Left Reeling After Christmas Eve Fire

Ohatchee family left reeling after Christmas Eve fire

Updated: Dec. 29, 2024 at 1:42 PM CST
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By James Giles
An Ohatchee family is facing unimaginable loss after a Christmas Eve fire destroyed their home, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

News

Mama and newborn baby sloth

Exotic wildlife animals, Alabama sporting legends at Flip Trade Show in Trussville

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 1:29 PM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Meet wildlife and Alabama sports legends at the Flip Trade Show in Trussville this Saturday and Sunday.

News

How to avoid holiday shipping and returns scams

Avoid holiday return headaches with tips from the Better Business Bureau

Updated: Dec. 26, 2024 at 12:32 AM CST
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By James Giles
Carl Bates, president of the Birmingham BBB, reminds consumers that understanding store return policies is key.

News

The holiday season usually brings smiles and cheer to faces everywhere, but for some dealing...

Coping with grief during the holidays

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 10:19 PM CST
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By James Giles
For many, the holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. But for others, it can be a painful reminder of loved ones who are no longer here.

Tuscaloosa News

Tuscaloosa Temporary Emergency Services sounds clarion call for blankets, coats

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
A west Alabama agency is asking for help as they work to make sure people stay warm this winter.

Central Alabama

Dr. Brenda 'Lovelady' Spahn died this week at the age of 75.

‘A new bright shining star is up there in Heaven’: Remembering Dr. Brenda Spahn, founder of The Lovelady Center

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 3:52 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
Dr. Brenda ‘Lovelady’ Spahn passed this week at the age of 75.

News

Urban Alchemy looking to help homeless in B'ham

Urban Alchemy’s H.E.A.R.T. program aims to transform lives in Birmingham

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 10:24 PM CST
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By James Giles
The initiative, spearheaded by team members with personal connections to homelessness, is designed to provide resources and compassionate support to those in need.

The Good Stuff

Christmas toy drive in Pickens County.

Hundreds of children enjoy early Christmas in Pickens Co.

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 2:28 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
The Engaging Our Community Outreach (EOCO) group organized its annual toy drive over the weekend in Aliceville City Park.

News

Alabama Friends Bring Christmas Vacation to Life, Spreading Holiday Cheer

Alabama friends bring Christmas Vacation movie to life, spreading holiday cheer

Updated: Dec. 22, 2024 at 10:38 PM CST
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By James Giles
This group of friends proves that sometimes, the best way to spread holiday cheer is to bring a little movie magic into the real world.
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News

How to manage holiday stress

Expert shares tips to avoid substance abuse during the holidays

Updated: Dec. 22, 2024 at 9:57 PM CST
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By James Giles
Respecting the decisions of friends or family members who are trying to cut back on alcohol or other substances is also key to supporting their efforts during this challenging time.

News

Holiday Shopping

Last-minute shoppers hit stores as Christmas countdown begins

Updated: Dec. 21, 2024 at 2:05 PM CST
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By James Giles
Local retailers are preparing for what’s expected to be a busy and chaotic weekend.

The Good Stuff

Reindeer food.

12-year-old in Moody makes, sells reindeer food for children battling cancer

Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
SJ O’Brien started making and selling reindeer food four years ago to help raise money for his neighbor.

News

The St. Clair County Economic Development Council (EDC) is working swiftly to provide...

Pell City auto manufacturer announces layoffs for 140 workers

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 10:42 PM CST
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By James Giles
The layoffs will begin February 7, and impacted employees have already been notified.

Rising Star

Rising Star: Sydney Williams

Rising Star: Sydney Williams

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 4:11 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Congratulations to this week’s Rising Star, Sydney Williams!

Central Alabama

Cullman business owner brings back nostalgic Christmas diplays.

Cullman holiday window display sparks feelings of nostalgia for central Alabamians

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 1:18 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Bennett’s in Cullman is celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas window display that lights up Second Ave.

News

Birmingham Parking Authority Unveils Strategic Plan to Improve Downtown Parking

Birmingham Parking Authority unveils strategic plan to improve downtown parking

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 6:41 AM CST
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By James Giles
The plan took roughly a year and a half to develop.

Events

Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! Glasses with champagne in hand and sparklers.

8 ways to ring in the new year

Updated: Dec. 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
Another 365 days have come and gone, so now it’s time to start planning the celebrations for 2025.

The Good Stuff

United Way Home Sweet Home for the Holidays.

Baking spirits bright: Home Sweet Home for the Holidays project collecting baked goods for seniors

Updated: Dec. 17, 2024 at 1:23 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
The United Way Agency on Aging is now collecting store-bought baked goods for its Home Sweet Home for the Holidays project.

News

Pelham Residents to See Increase in Trash Collection Fees Next Year

Pelham residents to see increase in trash collection fees next year

Updated: Dec. 16, 2024 at 10:43 PM CST
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By James Giles
The city council voted Monday night to approve a 4.6% increase in monthly trash collection fees, which will raise bills by approximately 64 cents.

Central Alabama

Schools are coming up with new ways to keep cellphones from the classroom.

Talking to your kids about their first cell phone

Updated: Dec. 16, 2024 at 1:19 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
If you’re setting rules and limitations, be transparent about what they look like.

Events

Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum announces 2025 tour, including stop in Birmingham

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
Today, Parker McCollum announced his 2025 tour, “What Kinda Man”, which includes a stop in the Magic City.

The Good Stuff

Cullman Christkindlmarkt.

Cullman Christkindlmarkt welcomes more than 150K people; larger crowds expected this weekend

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 1:32 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
So far this year, 150,000 people from 40 states have traveled to Cullman for the market.

News

Birmingham families make Christmas ornaments in honor of victims of violent crimes

Birmingham families make Christmas ornaments in honor of victims of violent crimes

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 4:49 PM CST
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By Jenna Wood
The families of victims of violent crimes gathered to make Christmas ornaments in honor of their lost loved ones and decorate the Christmas tree at the Crime Stoppers office in Birmingham.

News

Briarwood walk-through nativity scene

Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Briarwood’s walk-through nativity

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 10:12 AM CST
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By Jenna Wood
If your family is looking for something fun and meaningful to do this Christmas season, Briarwood Presbyterian Church has a walk-through nativity scene that you can add to your list of 2024 holiday traditions.  

Events

Santa Claus Opening Christmas Present With Golden Stars In Night

15 holiday events to put you in the Christmas spirit

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 6:04 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
Are you struggling to get in the holiday spirit? If you’re feeling a little Grinchy, WBRC 6 News is On Your Side with a list of events to help your Christmas spirit grow three sizes!

News

From Hope Hull, Alabama to Nashville, Ella Langley is climbing the charts and she's just...

Montgomery native’s new song sits at No. 1 on Billboard Country chart

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 1:04 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Hope Hull native and country music singer Ella Langley has a big reason to smile this Christmas.

Sports

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Auction being held to help renovate Willie Mays Park in Fairfield

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 12:15 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Major League Baseball (MLB) is honoring the late great Willie Mays with their annual charity auction.

The Good Stuff

Mobile grocery store.

New mobile grocery store to help underserved Birmingham communities afford food

Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 2:24 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Mercy Deliverance Ministries has opened a Mobile Grocery Bus in Birmingham.

The Good Stuff

Celebrate the holidays with free UA Museums events.

University of Alabama Museums invites visitors to enjoy the holidays with free events

Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM CST
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By Sara Hampton
The University of Alabama (UA) Museums is inviting visitors to enjoy the holidays with free events at the Gorgas House Museum, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Alabama Museum of Natural History.

Events

Riley Green

Riley Green adds stop in Birmingham to ‘Damn Country Music Tour’

Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
The CMA award winning singer, and former Jacksonville State University quarterback, brings the tour to Alabama on Aug. 9, 2025.

News

Free HIV screening in Birmingham

Free HIV screening in Birmingham

Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
In recognition of World AIDS Day, Alabama Regional Medical Services and Walgreens are hosting a free screening event Monday in Birmingham.

News

TLC Comfort Dog - Ginger

Therapy dogs bringing comfort to travelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 3:35 PM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Traveling can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but it can also be stressful and bring feelings of anxiety for some people. To help bring some comfort to travelers, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has a Traveler Loving Canines (TLC) Comfort Dog program to help put you at ease.

News

Children’s of Alabama pre-Thanksgiving Day parade

Children’s of Alabama pre-Thanksgiving Day parade with Meaghan Thomas

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Patients and their families at Children’s of Alabama had some holiday fun at the annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday.

The Good Stuff

Holidays on the Plaza ice skating rink.

Tuscaloosa seasonal ice skating rink opens Friday

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 10:12 AM CST
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By Sara Hampton
The rink will open in downtown Tuscaloosa on Friday, Nov. 29 through Jan. 20.

Community

Top 10 places to see Christmas lights around Birmingham

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
‘Tis the season! Grab your winter gear, load up the family, and get into the Christmas spirit at one of these holiday lights displays.

Community

Tree Lighting Ceremony

City Walk Bham hosts annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 3:50 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
Join City Walk BHAM for their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 1.

Alabama News

USPS career fairs being held in Gadsden, Anniston, Arab, & Alexander City in Dec.

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 2:09 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
USPS is hosting multiple career fairs in December, looking to fill positions for both rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers.

The Good Stuff

Thanksgiving food giveaway.

Hundreds of Thanksgiving meals given out at Legion Field

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 11:35 AM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
The families received a turkey, fresh produce and non-perishable items.

Tuscaloosa News

Jaycee Park

Millions of dollars worth of improvements on the way for Jaycee Park

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for Jaycee Park in the Alberta community of Tuscaloosa.

Central Alabama

BJCC piazza renovations.

$3.9M bid awarded for piazza renovation at BJCC

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:12 PM CST
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By Sara Hampton
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board awarded a $3.9 million contract to rebuild the central outdoor space that connects Legacy Arena to the BJCC’s concert hall, theatre and exhibit halls.

Good Day Alabama

Christmas toy drive.

Birmingham social media star hosts toy drive with Ronald McDonald House

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 1:17 PM CST
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By Jonathan Skinner
LaDarrius Hutchinson is hosting a toy drive with the Ronald McDonald House.

News

Cooper Green Mercy Health, Birmingham, Ala.

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority to hold ribbon-cutting at new ambulatory facility

Updated: Nov. 19, 2024 at 5:45 PM CST
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By Drew Dover
The new ambulatory facility will officially open in December.

Rising Star

Rising Star: Rachel Simmons

Rising Star: Rachel Simmons

Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 4:37 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Congratulations to this week’s Rising Star, Rachel Simmons!

Community

Portrait of happy Santa Claus holding Christmas letter in his hands and looking at camera

How to get Santa Claus to respond to Christmas letters from children

Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 1:55 PM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Christmas is just around the corner, but that’s not stopping a busy Santa Claus from responding to letters to children around the world.

Central Alabama

Groundbreaking at new facility.

Jefferson Co. breaks ground on new animal control facility

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 3:38 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks and Tristan Ruppert
On Wednesday, Jefferson County leaders broke ground for a brand-new animal control facility. The new facility will be located in Oxmoor Corporate Park.

News

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services to open at end of 2024

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services to open in December

Updated: Nov. 12, 2024 at 10:08 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority, an affiliate of the UAB Health System, is gearing up to open the doors on its new hospital in December 2024.

News

Veterans Day generic

Veterans Day freebies, discounts in central Alabama

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 10:10 AM CST
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By Jhas Williams and WBRC Digital Staff
Here are some businesses in central Alabama offering discounts and freebies on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

Central Alabama

New Smucker's facility opens.

New Smucker’s facility opens in west Jefferson Co.

Updated: Nov. 7, 2024 at 3:29 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
On Thursday, the brand new Smucker‘s facility officially opened in McCalla.

Central Alabama

'Let's Pretend Hospital' run by Wallace State nursing students.

‘Let’s Pretend Hospital’ helps kids feel comfortable in hospital setting

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 2:43 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Nearly 500 nursing students welcome more than 1,000 local first graders to teach them about what happens if they need to go to the hospital.
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