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Terry Bowden among 5 inductees selected to Samford Athletics Hall of Fame

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Samford legend Terry Bowden is one of five inductees that will go into the Samford Athletics Hall of Fame in the class of 2027, the university announced this week. Bowden spent six seasons has the head coach of the Bulldogs head football coach and carried a...

Homewood, AL · 21h

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Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journey

Oak Mountain State Park will host Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom. The program will focus on William Bartram, the early American naturalist who traveled through what is now Alabama in 1775 during a four-year...

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2 vacant homes in Brighton destroyed by fire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two vacant homes in Brighton were destroyed by fire overnight. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said the fires happened just after midnight on Huntsville Avenue. No injuries were reported. A cause of the fires is under investigation. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google...

Birmingham, AL · 9h

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Oak Ass Endurance Race returns to Oak Mountain with new course, national field

PELHAM – The Oak Ass Endurance Race is returning to Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing endurance mountain bikers from across the country to Shelby County for a day of competition, trails and celebration. The event, presented by the National Ultra Endurance Series, Chainbuster and Birmingham...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Week 11 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator

Editor’s note: Check back on Friday for the Senator’s picks. This is an opinion column. The most popular college football picks column on the internet has a new player this season. Joe and the Hero are thrilled to welcome The Honorable Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama to the grand experiment.

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‘It just really didn’t matter anymore’: Paul Finebaum says SEC Championship Game had lost its importance

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As the Southeastern Conference prepares for the final SEC Championship Game next month, college football analyst Paul Finebaum said the event had already lost some of its luster. The host of The Paul Finebaum Show joined Good Day Alabama Tuesday to discuss the end of the...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Freeze Warning Issued as Coldest Fall Temperatures Approach West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has given us an early heads-up about a Freeze Warning starting for Saturday and Sunday.

Birmingham, AL · 12h

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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 · 1d

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Hoover City Schools earns straight A's, sets district record with 96 on state report card

HOOVER – Hoover City Schools has another reason to celebrate, with all 16 of its schools earning A grades on the 2026 Alabama State Department of Education Report Card and the district posting its highest overall score in history. Hoover City Schools earned an overall score of 96, improving...

Hoover, AL · 22h

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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 · 23h

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Brady CDJR Features Pre-Owned Vehicles Priced Below $25,000 in Bessemer, Alabama

Brady Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is featuring pre-owned vehicles with advertised prices below $25,000 within its online used vehicle inventory. The selection includes vehicles from multiple manufacturers and covers several segments of the passenger vehicle market, including sedans, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The dealership’s online inventory includes examples such as a 2024 Ford Bronco […]

Bessemer, AL · 1d

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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.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Hoover Public Library Halloween party draws more than 1,000

HOOVER – The Hoover Public Library’s annual Monster Mash Halloween Party brought more than 1,000 people through its doors, marking the event’s largest crowd since the COVID-19 pandemic. The party featured themed areas for children of different ages, movie monsters, Halloween activities and even an original short...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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WWII airman returns home to Alabama, laid to rest 82 years after going missing in action

MONTEVALLO – More than 82 years after he was lost in combat over the Adriatic region during World War II, Staff Sgt. Nick Gavalas has finally returned to his home state. Gavalas, a Birmingham native and member of the United States Army Air Forces, was laid to rest with full military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery on Oct. 23, following a lengthy effort to recover and identify his remains.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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AL.com’s college football staff picks for Week 11 of 2026 season

Only 3 weeks remain in regular season

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Central Alabama employees impacted after Microsoft outage disrupts email access

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Microsoft outage affected users around the world Thursday afternoon, and businesses across Alabama faced difficulties. Microsoft is investigating the cause, and access had not been fully restored as of Thursday night. Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, said that at one point 130,000 people reported...

Birmingham, AL · 18h

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Troop 63 recognizes eight new Eagle Scouts

Eight members of Troop 63 were honored as Eagle Scouts during a Court of Honor ceremony Nov. 8 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. The new Eagle Scouts are Hale Borden, Denton Brooks, Frank Druhan, Charlie Hill, Lawson Lyons, Harrison Walker, Emmett Walker and Henry Welsh. Six of them are seniors at Mountain Brook High School, while Emmett Walker is a senior at Indian Springs School and Borden is a senior at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. All eight joined the troop in the spring of 2020.

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

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A Southern Christmas Bazaar returns to Pelham with holiday shopping and a charitable mission

PELHAM – Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts will have an opportunity to browse the work of artisans and merchants from across the Southeast Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham hosts its annual A Southern Christmas Bazaar at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The...

Pelham, AL · 1d

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Blue still trails after final vote tally, will request recount in County Commission race

Democrat Camara Blue closed the gap with incumbent Commission President Jimmie Stephens but still trailed by 392 votes in the final but still-unofficial vote count. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Camara...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Never Too Late: Building the Housing Authority (HABD) of Birmingham Rebrand

Since 1935, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been committed to providing affordable housing to Birmingham residents. Now known as Birmingham Housing, the organization’s new name signals a new focus. Birmingham Housing is embracing a holistic approach that supports a pathway to economic freedom, provides educational opportunities, promotes health and wellness, and connects residents to resources that help them achieve greater independence.

Birmingham, AL · 22h