Open in NewsBreak

Bankston

See all locations
Customize your news
39°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

Praise 93.3

partner publisher · 13.5K followers
article img

Halloween Horror: Famous Child Killer Tells Parole Board They Are Moving To Alabama

Paula Sims, whose case inspired the 1990s film Precious Victims, has been approved for parole by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. She killed her two young children and initially blamed kidnappers before confessing.

Alabama · 8d

wbrc.com

website

2 year reburial project completed in Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Three agencies held a funeral Wednesday for those who never had one so many years ago in Tuscaloosa. The University of Alabama (UA), Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), and the Alabama Department of Mental Health dedicated the reburial of 89 graves on Harper Court behind UA.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 3d
article img

businessfacilities.com

website

Alabama: Propelling Growth

From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to automotive and technology, companies continue to expand their operations across Alabama, bringing new investment and jobs throughout the region. In 2025, Alabama recorded a record $14.6 billion in capital investment from 234 new and expanding projects, highlighting the state’s continued momentum in attracting businesses and strengthening its workforce.

Alabama · 2d
article img

wbrc.com

website

Jefferson County Coroner’s Office looking for relatives of 5 people who recently died

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is looking for family members of four men and a woman who recently died. Barbara Carlton, 85, died Oct. 8 of natural causes. She was a tenant of Civic Center Health & Rehabilitation and a patient of Adoration Hospice. There is not a picture of her available.

Jefferson County, AL · 2d
article img

tuscaloosa.com

website

City of Tuscaloosa Veterans Day Holiday Schedule

In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall will adjust hours of operations and services. Please see the schedule below:. City Hall will close at 4:00 p.m. Water Business Office (Lobby) will close at 3:30 p.m. Water Business Office (Drive-through) will close at 4:00 p.m. 311 will close at 5:00 p.m.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

95.3 The Bear

partner publisher · 24.6K followers

Tuscaloosa Foreclosure Auction Open to Interested Buyers

The City of Tuscaloosa will auction foreclosed and surplus properties November 18. Here's what potential buyers should know before bidding.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

wbrc.com

website

Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

walkerleader.com

website

Bernard’s Honored as Alabama’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year

When Rusty Richardson accepted the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year award on November 5, he could have spent his time reflecting on decades of business success. Instead, he talked about the people. He thanked his wife, Elizabeth, who had nominated him for the award without...

Jasper, AL · 1d

franklinfreepress.net

website

Alabama sees another ‘Red Wave’ as Republicans sweep all statewide offices, albeit by narrower margins than recent elections

It wasn’t by the margin seen in recent elections, but Republicans won every statewide office Tuesday as well as retaining a supermajority in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. In Franklin County, Tuesday brought improved voter turnout with more than 8,000 of the county’s 19,764 registered voters for...

Alabama · 1d

WALA-TV FOX10

website

Holt High School students hold mock gubernatorial debate

Students at Holt High School are getting hands-on experience with the political process through a mock gubernatorial debate and school-wide election.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

website

Birmingham honors baseball legend Ron 'Papa Jack' Jackson

Community leaders honored Birmingham baseball great Ron “Papa Jack” Jackson during a tribute Thursday at the Negro Southern League Museum. Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson joined the city of Birmingham, the museum and local baseball organizations for “A Salute to an Unsung Legend.”. A Wenonah High School...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

alabamaheritage.com

website

Alabama Heritage Director Rebecca Todd Minder Announces Retirement Following Distinguished 45-Year Career

[TUSCALOOSA, ALA., NOV. 2026] — After a remarkable 45-year career in publishing, public relations, and communications, Rebecca Todd Minder, director of Alabama Heritage, announced her retirement at the end of 2026. Minder has devoted the past 20 years of her career to The University of Alabama, serving first with UA Press and later with Alabama Heritage, where she helped guide the award-winning history magazine through a period of growth, innovation, and national recognition.

Alabama · 2d

walkerleader.com

website

Jasper Earns Statewide Leadership Honors, Secures Place in Economic Development Academy

JASPER, ALA. – Jasper earned statewide recognition for municipal leadership and secured a place in the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Economic Development Academy during the 2026 Municipal Leadership Institute on Tuesday, October 20. Mayor Josh Gates was named Alabama’s Outstanding ACE Mayor, and District 4 Councilmember Jennifer Williams Smith received the statewide Outstanding ACE Leadership Award.

Jasper, AL · 2d

The Trussville Tribune

publisher · 19.2K followers

Pinson Council recognizes retiring JCSO deputy

PINSON, Ala. — Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders read a proclamation during a relatively brief city council on Thursday night recognizing retiring Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy Brad Self as he retired before swearing in a new deputy. Self started as a reserve deputy in 1995. He worked full time at the Jefferson County Jail […]

Pinson, AL · 1d

Alabama's 42

partner publisher · 135.1K followers

Concerts coming to Birmingham area in November

The year is nearing its end, but music lovers in the Birmingham area still have plenty of chances to see a show in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

partner publisher · 15.3K followers

After Calera Landowner Grady Church Refused to Step Back From Tree-Clearing Crews, Alabama Power Asked a Court for a Restraining Order Over Its $248 Million Line

Alabama Power asked a Shelby County court for a restraining order against Calera landowner Fenn Church over tree clearing for its $248 million, 74-mile line.

Calera, AL · 16h

AL.com

publisher · 285.1K followers

Birmingham seeks to condemn former Midtown auto dealership, owner says redevelopment is planned

The city of Birmingham has filed an emergency request in court, seeking to condemn and demolish three buildings at a former auto dealership that they call blighted and a dangerous nuisance. Even before being served legal notice, the owner of the property told AL.com Friday that he already has a...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

website

CASA of Shelby County welcomes 5 new volunteers

COLUMBIANA — The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Shelby County announce that five new volunteers have completed their training and have been sworn in as official officers of the court. Their commitment marks an important step forward in the organization’s work to ensure that children who have experienced abuse or neglect have a consistent, caring advocate by their side.

Shelby County, AL · 2d

comebacktown.com

website

What Outsiders See in Birmingham That We Don’t

We were at the quietest point of any commercial airline flight, the final approach to Shuttlesworth International, when the lady in the window seat on my row voiced an observation to no one in particular, one heard throughout our 737: “It’s so greeeeen!”. And she was right. Red...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

Shelby Reporter

website

AmFirst purchases land for new Alabaster branch

ALABASTER — AmFirst has acquired 7.59 acres of land in Alabaster for the creation of a new branch off Highway 119. The new AmFirst Branch is planned for Shelby County off of Highway 119, north of the intersection of Thompson Road. The Alabaster location will mark AmFirst’s fourth branch to open in Shelby County, following existing branches in Inverness, Calera and Pelham.

Alabaster, AL · 13h