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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - School is out for some, but not for everybody. Some students in Tuscaloosa are already back in the classroom for summer learning. The goal is to preserve what students learned during the academic school year so they will continue to have that foundation to build on for the next school year.

Summer learning a hit with hundreds of Tuscaloosa City school students

Alabaster, AL

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Being a parent is complicated, and there’s a lot to stay on top of. To help, Alabaster City Schools is offering a 12-week parenting class that covers a wide array of topics you might run into with your kids. Parents can expect to discuss topics...

Alabaster City Schools offering free parenting class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The school year just ended, but Tuscaloosa City Schools leaders are already recruiting to fill schools for your kids next year. School officials say they have more than 100 job openings, which is about average this time of year. Tuscaloosa City Schools leaders say this is...

Tuscaloosa City Schools needs teachers and school bus drivers for fall

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Some Birmingham firefighters are hoping to build the next hot business in The Magic City. Jermaine Johnson co-founded Zip Trip Rentals about 18 months ago with a fellow Birmingham firefighter and a former football teammate from Alcorn State University. They’ve been renting Slingshot 3-wheeled motorcycles as...

New business offers new ways to experience a motorcycle

Alabama State

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re in the middle of what AAA calls the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. They say they see about 30% of teen fatalities happen during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more than likely because these young people are out of school and with more time on their hands to hit the road.

ALEA on keeping teens safe on the road this summer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There are a lot of doctors and annual exams to be done as a woman in her 20s, 30s, and 40s, but knowing when to go and who to see can feel overwhelming. Experts at UAB broke down when you should start seeing certain doctors for...

Women’s health: Which exams you should be getting done at what age

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After serving hot dogs to the Birmingham community for nearly five decades, Scott’s Koneys will close its doors for good Friday. Owner, Scott Green, says when he first started in Birmingham in 1977, he was one of about 40 hot dog stands. On a busy...

‘I’m sad but ready to go’: Scott’s Koneys closing after 46 years in Birmingham

Indiana State

Jefferson County, AL

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is asking for help finding the families of two people who recently died. Andrea Denise King, 42, of Birmingham was found unresponsive by a friend May 25 in a home in the 400 block of 1st Street West. Her cause of death is pending, but the coroner said there is no evidence of trauma or foul play associated with her death.

Jefferson Co. Coroner looking for family of 2 people who recently died

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A leaked video of a shootout in a Birmingham Housing Authority community is making the rounds on social media. That shooting took place on Monday, May 29. Birmingham Police said nearly 100 rounds were fired in just one minute, killing 43-year-old Juanderius Woods at the Morrell Todd Homes in Kingston.

HABD security video shows deadly shooting in Kingston community

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: East Precinct officers responded to a report of a burned body in the 200 block of Sellers Road. Officers and Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and found what is believed to be an adult female. Officials observed signs of trauma on the victim...

Birmingham Police investigating homicide in NE Birmingham

Clay, AL

CLAY, Ala. (WBRC) - Lawmakers passed a bill this week that would cut the state’s grocery tax to 2% by September of 2024. This is just eight months after the Clay City Council passed something similar in their own city. They cut their local grocery tax in half so now community members only pay two cents per dollar rather than four cents towards the municipal portion of the 10 cent grocery tax.

Clay mayor says grocery tax cut can encourage more shoppers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Water Works crews are on the scene of a water main break in Pleasant Grove. Officials estimate a 6-hour timeline before the repair is complete. “We appreciate our customers’ patience as we work as fast as possible to make these repairs”, stated Birmingham Water Works...

Water main break causes flooding in Pleasant Grove

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill that would allow some people access to police body camera footage is awaiting Governor Ivey’s signature. There are still a lot of restrictions in the bill, but supporters say this bill is a big step towards police transparency. State Representative Juandalynn Givan calls...

Bill to allow some people access to police body camera video headed to Governor’s desk

Bessemer, AL

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a shooting in Bessemer on Summerset Way. Details are limited at this time. This is a developing story. More information will be added as new details are available. Get news alerts in the Apple App...

Police investigating shooting in Bessemer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A burned body found Thursday night has been identified as a missing woman. Birmingham Police say Jermiera Ivory Fowler, 31, was last seen May 31 around 4 p.m. in the 500 block of 41st Street North. Fowler’s burned body was found June 1 around 9 p.m....

Burned body identified as missing Birmingham woman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Kick off summer with Sunshine! Ruby Sunshine introduces specialty Summer Menu full of fresh flavors that are Berry popular. The new menu items include Seasonal Beignets, with a mixed berry cheesecake topped with triple berry coulis, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries and powdered sugar; Shrimp Cortez, corn cakes served with a bed of spinach and poached eggs topped with Cortez sauce; Very Berry Stuffed French Toast, stuffed with mixed berry cheesecake topped with triple berry coulis, whipped cream, fresh strawberries and powdered sugar; and Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes, with fresh fruit, cinnamon-butter, brown sugar, topped with a whiskey cream sauce, whipped cream, fresh pineapple, cherry and powdered sugar.

Ruby Sunshine kicks off summer with specialty menu

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a male was found dead on June 3, 2023. This happened in the 2500 block of Snavely Avenue SW. There, they found a male in a car, unresponsive. He died on the scene. Police say the victim was...

Birmingham Police investigating homicide after person found dead in car

Georgia State

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama softball dropped its opening game Thursday at the Women’s College World Series, falling to Tennessee, 10-5. With the loss, Alabama (45-21) will face the loser of today’s Oklahoma vs. Stanford game in an elimination game on Friday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN, while Tennessee (50-8) will face the winner of today’s Oklahoma vs. Stanford game on Saturday.

Tide fall in Women’s College World Series

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A 21-year-old man has life-threatening injuries following a shooting in unincorporated Jefferson County, near Bessemer. Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 500 block of Summerset Way around 4:43 p.m. June 1 on a shooting. The victim was taken to UAB Hospital. According...

Man charged with attempted murder after shooting near Bessemer

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Birmingham City Schools awarded highest-ever accreditation score

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Birmingham City Schools say they got their highest-ever score from an international accrediting agency this week. Cognia, an education improvement...

Birmingham City Schools awarded highest-ever accreditation score

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