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Birmingham mother's life turned upside after teenaged son dies in shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Deana Casco’s life was turned upside down Monday. She lost her son, 17-year-old Dwaine Thomas togun violence in Birmingham. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
‘Hurt, sadness, grief’ follow killing of Birmingham high school baseball player; person of interest questioned
Classmates and faculty at Birmingham’s G.W. Carver High School are mourning a graduating senior who was shot to death during a fight Monday afternoon. “There’s a very strong sense of hurt, sadness. There’s a lot of grief,’’ said principal Tikki Hines. “The staff is really upset. The students are really upset.”
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Carver High School mourning the loss of 17-year-old Dwaine Thomas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham City Schools are mourning the loss of yet another student whose life was taken by gun violence. 17-year-old Dwaine Thomas was a student at Carver High School and was just a few weeks away from graduation. Now police are looking for his killer. Students, teachers...
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Birmingham mayor pitches $7.4M in youth programs after string of student shooting deaths
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Following a string of shootings where teenagers are the suspects or victims, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin pitched $7.4 million in youth programs Tuesday in hopes of guiding the city's younger crowd toward a brighter future. Learn more in the video above. There have been eight Birmingham...
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Family mourns Birmingham high school senior shot and killed just weeks before graduation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Dwaine Thomas was just over two weeks away from collecting his high school diploma from G.W. Carver High School in Birmingham-- his class was scheduled to graduate on June 3rd. Thomas is the latest Birmingham City Schools student to die from an act of gun violence.
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New mural in Birmingham honors Alabama athletes + leaders, including Charles Barkley
Local artist Dewon Moton—who you may know from his mural of John Lewis on 4th Avenue North—has recently created a new masterpiece in Birmingham. Located across the Crossplex, Moton’s newest mural pays homage to some of Alabama’s famous athletes and leaders. Keep reading to learn more!
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Top 5 Most Popular Fried Chicken Restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama
This list is based on prior customer reviews. Have you ever tried southern fried chicken but spicy? Of course, we know that traditional southern fried chicken is always salty and non-spicy. But this food truck serves it with a unique spicy touch. And not surprisingly, the people of this city love it.
Copper wire thieves keep East Lake Park in the dark
Regulars of East Lake Park in Birmingham say the condition of the park isn't what it once was.
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Food trucks struggle to stay afloat with gas prices soaring
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - High gas prices are creating a struggle for food truck vendors who are now having to rethink their plans to stay afloat. Co-owner and CEO of 1918 Catering, Jason Brown, said they were already spending a lot of money on gas before prices jumped, but now the high gas prices are really putting a dent in their pockets.
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Former rock and roll photographer now teaching his craft in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — For nearly 50 years, Michael Sheehan photographed some of the greatest rock and roll legends of our time. After decades of taking pictures all over the world, now Sheehan is teaching others his craft as a photography instructor at Indian Springs. Only on WVTM 13,...
Alabama GOP selects new nominee for House District 47
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – CBS 42 is your local election headquarters. The primary election is exactly one week away, and the House Representative District 47 race has a new Republican nominee. Republican State Representative David Wheeler who held that position and was seeking re-election passed away in March – leaving a vacancy for the Republican […]
Springville bounces back against Robertsdale, stays alive at state
By Bobby Mathews, Sports Editor OXFORD — With their backs against the wall in the elimination bracket, the Springville Tigers didn’t blink. Instead they piled up 10 runs to stop Robertsdale early and move on in the AHSAA 6A state softball tournament. Early on it was a pitcher’s duel as the teams were deadlocked 0-0, […]
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Bo Scarbrough and USFL inspire students in Birmingham Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Bo Scarbrough greeted a fifth grade class with a big “Roll Tide.”. That’s all it took for one student to immediately recognize his favorite Bama player. South Hampton Elementary students were surprised by USFL players Tuesday afternoon. “It was hilarious and relaxing,” Ayden Stringer said....
Largest budget in Birmingham history underfunds libraries, may lead to branch closures
On Tuesday, Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed the largest budget in city history, but the spending plan provides the Birmingham public library system $3.5 million less than officials have said is necessary to keep all 18 library branches open and fully staffed.
City of Hoover gearing up to host SEC Baseball Tournament and The World Games
The city of Hoover is gearing up for the SEC Baseball Tournament next week. The Hoover Met is expected to be packed with fans as the city welcomes 12 teams and their fans.
The Cahaba Building provides a professional space for all members
By Hannah Curran, Editor TRUSSVILLE — The Cahaba Building is a concept for an office building with 27 private offices and much more. The hope is to bring people from multiple industries into the downtown area. Partners in The Cahaba Building, Bo Watkins and Brice Falkner, said the idea began during the pandemic, creating shared […]
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Baby formula alternatives amid shortage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - This baby formula shortage has parents considering stretching their supply by diluting formula. Something pediatricians advise against and now they’re providing new options. The American Academy of Pediatrics says babies older than six months can have whole cow’s milk. The former rule stated no...
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Episcopal Place residents, Virginia Samford Theater staff hopeful for flood fix
Birmingham, AL (WBMA) — If you can picture it, every time there's a heavy rain, Caldwell Park turns into "Caldwell Lake" and the water rushes down the street into nearby businesses. It's been happening more often and people here are tired of it. "It's awful.... Because everything is all...
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Former Notre Dame kicker Brandon Aubrey shining for USFL's Birmingham Stallions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Get to know Brandon Aubrey, former soccer player turned pro kicker for the USFL's Birmingham Stallions. See more in the video above.