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Safari After Dark casino party to support GI cancer research

The Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation will host Safari After Dark on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m. at The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Drive. The safari-themed fundraiser will feature casino games, food, an open bar and live music from The Undergrounders. Guests can also take part in The Great Wine Hunt, The Big Game Liquor Toss and the Jewels of the Jungle Raffle.

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New communal meat-and-three opens at 16th Street Baptist Church visitor center

A new communal dining spot, billed as a place where people can gather together and walk away as friends, has opened inside the new 16th Street Baptist Education and Visitor Center (1512 6th Avenue North). Called the Koinonia Restaurant, the space is designed to encourage locals and visitors to the...

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First Alert Weather: Freezing temperatures, widespread frost expected this weekend

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THIS MORNING: Happy Thursday friends! As we approach the weekend, some big temperature changes are on the way! We’re starting off today with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s for many spots across the state. We could see a few stray showers here and there in our northern counties today, but most of us will stay dry. Expect mostly sunny skies as we go through the rest of your Thursday. We’ll warm up into the 60s this afternoon! As the weaker front continues to push through this morning, we’re watching a stronger cold front push through later tonight. This will bring some gusty winds out of the NW and some of the coldest air we’ve seen so far this season.

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UAB reopens Bartow Arena after $15M renovation project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB’s Bartow Arena has reopened after a renovation project of more than $15 million that began in June and is almost completely finished. Changes fans will notice this season include a new entrance and a new premium halfcourt club. The entire concourse has been upgraded, and the ticket window is now indoors.

Birmingham, AL · 5h

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$2.5 million federal grant to clean up 82-acre former coal mining site clears way for Stadium Trace Village expansion in Hoover

Before Stadium Trace Village can expand in Hoover, crews must address hazards left by decades of coal mining. The Alabama Department of Workforce announced Nov. 9 that it awarded Broad Metro LLC a $2.5 million federal grant to help stabilize the 82-acre site and prepare it for development. Stadium Trace Village is a commercial development […] The post $2.5 million federal grant to clean up 82-acre former coal mining site clears way for Stadium Trace Village expansion in Hoover appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Hoover, AL · 2d

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Fountain Heights gets first grocery store in about 70 years

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A grocery store, Fountain Heights Farms - We All Eat Market, opened Saturday in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood. The founders said it is the first grocery store there in nearly 70 years. Co-founder Christopher Gooden said neighbors have been asking when the doors would open...

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Official Contest Rules: Kroger Delivery and WBRC 6 News Delivering Joy for Thanksgiving

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. The Delivering Joy for Thanksgiving promotion (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by WBRC (“Station”), 1720 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, and Kroger Delivery, 30 West Oxmoor, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 (collectively, the “Sponsors”).

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Birmingham Fall Craft & Vendor Market returns to Riverchase Galleria

The Birmingham Fall Craft & Vendor Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at Riverchase Galleria. Organized by Hometown Vendor Market, the family-friendly event will feature independent businesses and makers offering food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home décor, fashion, art, wellness products and other items.

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Pelham Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Illegal Reentry, Gun Possession

A Pelham man who was previously deported received 21 months in federal prison for illegal reentry and possessing a stolen handgun, officials said.

Pelham, AL · 2d

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Homewood City Council revises holiday pay policy for employees

The Homewood City Council on Monday night approved a holiday pay policy for employees. The measure addressed the city’s desire to not have unused holiday pay remaining on its ledger. “The compromise we came to with the city was that they [employees] accrue it [holiday time] all year,” Fire...

Homewood, AL · 2d

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Jasper to Unveil America 250 Community Mural on Veterans Day

JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper, Jasper Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, and the Walker County Arts Alliance will unveil the America 250 Community Unity Tree Mural on Wednesday, November 11, at 1 p.m. at the Glover Drugs building in downtown Jasper. The unveiling...

Jasper, AL · 2d

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New Indian restaurant offers twist on authentic regional recipes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s not your typical Indian restaurant. This one has a twist on its food. That is why this New Business In the Neighborhood is called Desi Twist. Owners Amzad and Anum Chariana opened this dining experience because they wanted authentic regional recipes to receive a contemporary interpretation, or a twist. The overall experience extends beyond the plate.

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New ‘Opportunity Zones’ could spark economic development in Birmingham neighborhoods

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new round of “Opportunity Zones” is coming to Alabama, including the city of Birmingham. City leaders said the designations could mean new businesses for some of the city’s most struggling neighborhoods. Birmingham received all 25 census tracts it requested. The tracts include...

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City Council advances drone program to aid Birmingham Police responses

The drones can give information to officers responding to emergency calls. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday authorized the police chief to finalize an agreement establishing...

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Marlin Dean breaks out in lone season at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Before recording 10.5 sacks over UAB’s first nine games, Marlin Dean’s college career was a roundabout adventure. It started with a redshirt season at Georgia in 2021, when the Bulldogs won the national title. “Being behind Trayvon Walker, Nolan Smith, Jordan Davis, those types of names, like you have no choice […]

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Dining in the shadow of Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, at the Bright Star

The Bright Star restaurant in the blue-collar town of Bessemer has been a dining destination of Alabama football fans for generations. Aside from the 119-year-old restaurant’s famous broiled snapper and Greek-style tenderloin the main attraction for Tide fans is the private booth where the legendary “Bear” Bryant dined when he visited the Bright Star on his frequent trips to Birmingham.

Bessemer, AL · 17h

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Structure fire reported near Tuscaloosa Avenue and Center Street

Birmingham Fire and Rescue crews remain at the scene of a structure fire near Tuscaloosa Avenue and Center Street after putting out the flames. Fire officials said the call came in around 6 a.m. Wednesday. The structure has burned several times, officials said. The cause of this fire is unclear.

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Birmingham church condemned before third fire; city considers next steps

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Victory Missionary Baptist Church has been hit by three fires in about 13 months. Now, the City of Birmingham says the property was condemned and posted last month and will be reassessed following the latest fire. The latest fire happened Monday, November 9. Birmingham Fire and...

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BPD Chief: "Preventing violence also requires a community that refuses to normalize it"

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A recent string of deadly shootings has put Birmingham's violent crime problem back in the spotlight. The I-Team looks at the numbers, the police department's strategy and what community leaders say needs to change. While Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett says homicides are down, he acknowledged that every homicide, shooting, and violent crime represents a life impacted, a family affected, and a community that deserves answers.

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BCS considers $606,495 plan to address eight teacher vacancies with remote instruction

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools is considering spending $606,495.60 in state funds to place certified teachers in eight vacant positions at five schools. The teachers would lead lessons remotely while long-term substitutes remain in the classrooms to help students. Proximity Learning would provide the live, online instruction. The...