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Birmingham City Council to vote on funding for several projects

Birmingham City Council to vote on several large projects

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Steve Crocker
The City of Birmingham is poised to see significant change over the next three years, according to one city leader, if the city council takes action on Tuesday.

News

Permit still needed to carry a gun in some situations

Firearm permits still needed in some situations in Alabama, even with new permitless carry law

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Lauren Jackson
There’s still restrictions on where you can carry without a permit and not knowing those could get you in trouble.

News

Cockfighting rings and bird flu risk

Animal welfare groups pushing for stricter laws against cockfighting in Ala. as bird flu continues to spread

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Lauren Jackson
Animal welfare groups are calling on Alabama Governor Kay Ivy to push for harsher laws against cockfighting in the state. Leaders said the illegal activity is contributing to the spread of bird flu and putting the comercial poultry industry at risk.

State

408 inmates will be released from Alabama prisons Tuesday: What you need to know

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jennifer Horton
A law will go into effect Tuesday that will release 408 Alabama Department of Corrections inmates on parole supervision. The inmates will be released up to a year before their custodial sentence is scheduled to end with an electronic monitoring device.

Central Alabama

JCSO searching for missing kayaker on Bayview Lake

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
Around 2:20 Monday afternoon, JCSO was notified by family members of 34-year-old Richard Douglass Fields that he had not returned from a kayaking trip he took on Saturday.

News

Some Shelby Co. residents still experiencing trash pickup troubles

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Aajene Robinson
I spoke with a few Shelby County residents, some who say trash pickup is back to normal while others say they were still experiencing some delay issues that only recently got fixed.

News

Results from Shelby County’s Business Outlook Survey released

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Aajene Robinson
One of the main topics of conversation around the survey results were talent challenges.

News

Riverchase Galleria no longer an option for new healthcare facility

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tristan Ruppert
There were hopes the medical facility could go in the old Sears location inside the Riverchase Galleria, but that is no longer an option.

News

Local real estate agent gives outlook for 2023

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Olivianna Calmes
Experts say home prices are beginning to stabilize after a few rocky years, but this year experts say prices will not be as daunting.

News

Eutaw’s first weather cam on the way

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Bryan Henry
The town of Eutaw is about to install a new camera on its 300-foot water tower, and it’s not just any old camera, but one that could potentially save lives in the next storm.
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News

Two men shot in Greene Co. homicide

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Bryan Henry
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department says two men were shot as a result of an altercation.

East Alabama

Ashville HS guidance counselor arrested for sex act with student

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
Police say 39-year-old Jessica B. Herb was charged with two counts of a school employee engaging in a sex act with a student under the age of 19.

News

FEMA adds more Ala. counties to its Disaster Declaration

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Bryan Henry
FEMA says it will now include Sumter, Greene and Tallapoosa Counties.

Health

Making the personal choice on whether or not to watch violent videos

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gillian Brooks
The video of Tyre Nichols was released with a warning that it is graphic and can be difficult for many to watch. This may leave you asking yourself, should I watch this?

News

Nichols death a ‘personal affront,’ Alabama sheriffs’ organization says

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Alabama Sheriff’s Association is reacting after a Tennessee man died days after being beaten and arrested by multiple Memphis police officers.

News

CANCELED: Emergency Missing Child Alert out of Enterprise

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By EPD
The Enterprise Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Johnnay Barnes.

News

UPDATE: No hazardous substance found in suspicious package

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
Officers responded Monday morning near the 2100 block of 11th Avenue South which is an office building.

News

Emergency personnel searching for missing boater on Tennessee River

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Nick Kremer and Matthew King
Emergency crews are searching for a 63-year-old man after a boat crashed Saturday morning on the Tennessee River.

News

86-year-old Hueytown man killed in weekend fire

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
An 86-year-old man who was rescued from a house fire in Hueytown over the weekend has died according to the Jefferson County Coroner.

News

Human remains found in drainage ditch in Birmingham

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
The remains were discovered in the 8400 block of 7th Avenue South Sunday morning.

Tuscaloosa News

Conference addresses ADHD concerns

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kelvin Reynolds
As the number of people diagnosed with ADHD continues to grow, organizers wanted attendees to be better informed on how ADHD affects the community.

Tuscaloosa News

Community group formed to address problems in Tuscaloosa

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kelvin Reynolds
The group is called the Transparency and Truth Coalition and it was formed by Jerry Carter, who served as president of Tuscaloosa’s NAACP branch for 10 years.

News

Heroic bus driver remembered on anniversary of his death

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ken Curtis
Taking students home on the afternoon of January 29, 2013, Jim Dykes boarded the bus that Chuck Poland drove and threatened to kidnap children.

National

Reactions pour in following release of videos showing Tyre Nichols’ assault

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:22 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Reactions are pouring in following the newly-released videos depicting Tyre Nichols’ arrest prior to his consequential death on Jan. 10.

News

City of Margaret remains without appointed mayor nearly two months after resignation

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:03 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
During the current mayoral vacancy, councilman Matthew Tortorice says communication between council members is slim.

News

Selma clinics open this week to help tornado victims with free legal assistance

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
“Main thing is that folks come prepared,” said Peyton Faulk. “If you got a document, that’s your time to sit down with a lawyer."

News

Brandon Smiley, son of Birmingham native Rickey Smiley, passes away at 32

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 8:26 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Rickey Smiley announced Sunday via social media that his son, Brandon, has died at the age of 32

News

17-year-old dies in early morning shooting in Birmingham

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
A 17-year-old male is dead following an early morning shooting in Birmingham.

News

First black astronaut to walk in space speaks at Troy University

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:11 AM CST
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By Monae Stevens
“Would you believe me if I told you that this space economy is going to drive the economy here on earth?" said retired astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris

News

Man shot and killed in Birmingham

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:03 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
43-year-old Robert Dewayne White was hanging out with a group of friends when someone begin firing at the group.

News

Nonprofit ARMS providing healthcare for Birmingham homeless population

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
Dr. Greer says many struggle with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cancer but can’t get medical help because of their finances but ARMS changes that.

News

Psychologist shares ways to cope with stress about Memphis police body camera video

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
“Looking out for those signs like feeling anxious, jumpy, maybe restless, even feeling numb can be a sign and symptom of experiencing too much stress," said Dr. Kristin Powell.

News

Plane crashes in Talladega County, pilot reported to be ‘okay’

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
A twin-engine plane crashed in Talladega County on Saturday, sending the pilot to the hospital.

News

11 and 12 year old brothers found safe in Tuscaloosa

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
11-year-old Jeremiah Hood (left) and 12-year-old Calvin Hood (right) are missing in the Tuscaloosa area.

News

Non-Profit sends bikes to kids in Selma

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:48 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Men, women and children with Bikes-4-kids rolled nearly 100 bikes onto a trailer Saturday morning as they prepared to deliver a spark of hope and joy to children and families impacted by January tornados in Selma.

National

21 injured after string of crashes on I-39/90 between Janesville and Beloit

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:41 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
A stretch of I-39/90 was completely closed between Janesville and Beloit following a Friday morning crash.

News

Anti-Semitic chalkings appear in Tuscaloosa on the eve of National Holocaust Remembrance Day

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
Chalk messages found at the University of Alabama have some people concerned. Several appeared on different parts of campus on Thursday, and they included perceived threats.

News

EPA expects visible smoke to soon be gone from Moody Landfill Fire

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
The Alabama Department of Environment Management says as of January 27, they have 75 percent of the smoke contained.

News

Financial expert explains the signs of inflation cooling

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
Beth Moody says it seems more reasonable for inflation to continue on a downward trend but at this point, it’s too early to tell.

News

Mother and daughter arrested after investigators find intended prison contraband

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
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By Daeshen Smith
After searching the homes, deputies confiscated enough items to cover this entire table. Cell phones, amazon fire sticks, a tattoo kit and worst of all several pounds of drugs.

News

BJCC on how to have an easier time finding parking for events

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
While Snider says there are plenty of parking spaces for large events, he adds that people don’t always know all their options.

News

Two overdose reversal medications being reviewed by the FDA to be sold over the counter

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Lauren Jackson
There are two priority applications in with the FDA right now for two different overdose products to no longer require a prescription.

National

UGA says staffer killed in crash wasn’t authorized to drive vehicle

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
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By Alexandra Parker
The Georgia Athletic Department says the staffer killed in the wreck that also killed football player Devin Willock wasn’t authorized to drive the car involved in the wreck.

News

Local attorney explains ‘driver rights’ during a traffic stop

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:57 PM CST
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By Lauren Jackson
A Birmingham criminal defense attorney says that you still have rights and protections while driving a car, but you need to pull over if you see the flashing lights, even if you don’t feel like you’ve done anything.

News

Local firefighters offering emergency lifesaving training

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
Pelham firefighter Drew Babyak and Homewood firefighter Joseph Patton have been working in the fire service and medical field for years, and they have a new business that will teach you what they know.

Shelby County

Shelby County leaders release new 3-year strategic plan

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
A new plan in Shelby County to bring more jobs and more opportunities. Forward Shelby County is what leaders are calling their new 3-year strategic plan.

National

Protestors march along I-55 bridge following release of Tyre Nichols traffic stop footage

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:48 PM CST
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By Action News 5 Staff
The I-55 bridge was shut down both ways due to protestors Friday night.

News

Gov. Ivey issues executive order to promote transparency in state government

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 734 Thursday to promote transparency in state government.

News

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

UV lights used for gel manicures linked to skin cancer risks

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:40 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
A recent national study that links cancer-causing DNA damage to gel manicures is gaining attention from those who regularly get their nails done.
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