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Alabama WWII veteran to receive hero’s welcome home after remains identified several decades after death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After more than 80 years, a World War II veteran from north Alabama is finally coming home. The remains of Private First Class Noah Reeves will fly in from Kansas Thursday afternoon to a hero’s welcome. When Reeves’ remains touch down Thursday, he will be...
Iconic ‘90s rockers coming to Alabama, celebrating 25th anniversary of hit album
Get ready to be happy, if you love ‘90s rock. Everclear is going on tour this fall, and the band’s founder and prime mover, Art Alexakis, is promising a set list filled with hits. Two Alabama dates are on the agenda: Oct. 24 at the WorkPlay soundstage in...
Court issues ruling for defendant in crash which killed 19-year-old Alabama student
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The man charged with killing a University of Alabama student and sorority member during a DUI crash has been denied youthful offender status. During a Wednesday hearing, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Shanta Owens ruled against the request of Gabriel Uncapher to be tried as a youthful offender, court documents show.
Alabama Big 10 Mayors meet in Birmingham to collaborate, discuss challenges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WSFA) - Mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities met in Birmingham to talk about the challenges their communities are facing, as well as to work on how to collaborate and share opportunities. The “Alabama Big 10 Mayors,” as they’re referred to, focused on legislative priorities that can...
Construction on new I-459 interchange in Hoover set to start in 2025
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Construction for the I-459 interchange project in Hoover is set to begin in 2025. Ken Grimes, the City Manager for Hoover, says the project has been discussed since 2008. As Hoover continues to grow in population, city leaders say they want to alleviate possible traffic troubles.
Birmingham native featured on Tamron Hall Show’s new series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham native is in the national spotlight and in the company of some of the biggest names in Hollywood. After kicking off a new series on the Tamron Hall Show, wardrobe stylist Ryan Christopher says he never saw himself having the success he’s seeing right now.
Fire at vacant apartment complex in Tarrant under investigation
TARRANT, Ala. (WBRC) - Tarrant and Center Point firefighters spent Tuesday afternoon battling a fire at an apartment complex that has been vacant for three years. The fire happened on Sloan Avenue. No injuries were reported; however power has been shut down to some nearby businesses, according to Tarrant Fire and Rescue Chief Patrick Bennett.
Hoover police offering ‘Special Needs Notification Program’
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Hoover Police Department is offering a service to help those with special needs. It’s a notification service that helps law enforcement prepare if they have to respond to your address. Hoover police say their department is one of...
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