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Center Point man charged in Birmingham murder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A Center Point man was arrested on Thursday in connection to the murder of Terry Dewayne Hinson, who was shot and killed on April 28 in the Ensley area, according to BPD Officer Truman Fitzgerald. On April 28 at approximately 3:22 pm, West Precinct officers responded to a...
Jefferson County funds new low-cost grocery store
The Jefferson County Commission, in partnership with hunger solution company Goodr and the Daniel Payne Legacy Village Foundation, recently unveiled a new low-cost grocery store. The new store, part of a chain called Goodr, opened in Birmingham’s Daniel Payne Plaza. County officials said it will help combat food insecurity in...
24-year-old shot to death in Birmingham
A 24-year-old man was shot to death in Birmingham early Sunday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner, David Isaiah Westbrook was shot in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue West just after 2 a.m. on May 5, 2024. The Birmingham Police Department is investigating.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Alabama Sunday afternoon
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:20 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Walker, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson and Bibb counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Bull City,...
Birmingham company offers downtown pickup services to help drivers avoid predatory towing
Responding to ongoing accusations of predatory towing in Birmingham, one local business owner has started offering a curbside pickup car service. Comedienne Joy, who started her Birmingham Eat Drink Ride food tour business in 2017, recently expanded her services to help people feel comfortable going downtown again. If you purchase...
Boy Scouts of America to rebrand in a push to be more inclusive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday they are moving towards being more inclusive. The 114-year-old organization says they are rebranding and by this time next year they’ll have a new name. Leaders say all it is, is a name change to match the entire organization...
Number of homicides in Birmingham slightly up compared to 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is taking a look at crime in Birmingham, specifically the number of people who have been killed so far this year. The number of homicides has already surpassed 2023, with the most recent death happening over the weekend in a shooting involving at least seven people.
Red Rocks Worship team coming to The Station Church Saturday
The music ministry team from Red Rocks Church, a multi-campus congregation based in Denver, is coming to The Station Church in Bessemer this Saturday, May 11, as part of its Good Plans Tour. The main worship time will be at 7 p.m., but there also will be early admission at...
Bradford Health Services Welcomes Rob Marsh as New Chief Executive Officer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2024-- Bradford Health Services, a premiere substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider in the Southeast, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob Marsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, May 6th. With an extensive background in behavioral healthcare and healthcare management, Marsh brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506873994/en/ Rob Marsh, Chief Executive Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers
VANCE, Ala. — If you want to understand the state of labor in America today, take a drive through Alabama. Not a long drive. Just a 25-mile stretch of I-20, between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Here, union hopes have been raised, dashed and dragged out over years. NPR HTML Block.
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