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IndyCar driver Scott Dixon shares sport with Leeds preschoolers
LEEDS, Ala. — The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prixis this weekend at Barber's Motorsports Park, and before drivers hit the track, they're doing some good work in the community. On Thursday, Scott Dixon, a nine-time podium winner of the event, spoke with kids at the Leeds Head Start...
Shops of Grand River hosting Spring Palooza celebration this weekend
From Tribune staff reports LEEDS, Ala.–The Shops of Grand River is gearing up for Spring Palooza this Saturday, April 27, celebrating shopping, food, and fun. The day is set to be filled with family-friendly activities including a massive bounce house playground, a climbing wall, face painting, and balloon art. The event, sponsored by Zoom MotorSports, […]
Hoover PD program to identify homes with special needs is growing
HOOVER, Ala. — A Hoover Police Department program aimed at identifying residents with special needs is growing. The goal is to know where special needs residents live so that if they ever have to respond to an emergency there, they'll know how to approach these residents and be better able to help them. It's called the Special Needs Awareness Program and when it was started in Hoover years ago, it was one of the first in the country. Now, families with special needs members have signed up and say they appreciate the department’s efforts to better equip officers with the training and knowledge to deal with all residents.
Homestead Hollow Spring Arts and Crafts Festival returns to Springville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Calling all art and crafts enthusiasts! Homestead Hollow Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is returning to Springville on May 10, 11, and 12. Grab your family for a fun-filled day of one-of-a-kind homemade crafts, beekeeping, blacksmithing, petting zoo, rides, and so much more. This year’s festival will take place at I59 Exit 154 Springville, AL. Gates open at 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fire damages apartment unit in Birmingham, displacing residents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities extinguished a fire at an apartment in Birmingham Wednesday evening. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was called to an apartment building in the 800 block of Nob Hill Drive around 7:27 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, we’re told crews found smoke and fire...
Football coach Rush Propst wins games, draws controversy: A timeline
Rush Propst, a lightning rod for controversy and a hugely successful high school football coach, faced another possible bump in the road in his career Wednesday morning at a special called meeting of the Pell City Board of Education. An item on the agenda called for the non-renewal of Propst’s contract as head coach at Pell City High School.
Gardendale man needs kidney years after brother steps up to donate his, stranger willing to help
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - This month is national donate life month, and the need for more organ donors is great. Brothers Jason and Jeff Holliyan understand the need for more organ donors all too well. Several years ago, Jeff needed a kidney, and Jason stepped up to the plate with...
Legislators set to consider camera enforcement aid to help end exhibition driving
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is On Your Side with the latest efforts to end the issue of exhibition driving in your community. City and state leaders are now working to give law enforcement more tools to find and punish those participating in the dangerous driving. The new bill would allow police to use cameras in an effort to crack down on the dangerous driving.
Purpose Built Communities hosts first conference in 5 years in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The national organization Purpose Built Communities is holding a conference in Birmingham this week, focusing on the Woodlawn community. The group aims to create healthy and sustainable neighborhoods. The leaders of Woodlawn United want to showcase the changes, and demonstrate to potential homeowners and businesses that...
Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state
According to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools ranking, Shelby County is home to four of the Top 25 public high schools in the state of Alabama, with seven in the Top 70. The post Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
No traces of forever chemicals detected in Trussville tap water
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville Gas and Water is reporting that no traces of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), otherwise known as “forever chemicals,” have been found in Trussville’s drinking water. The announcement comes as the utility looks to clarify a publicized Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) report...
Belk Charity Breakfast happening Saturday at the Summit for non-profit organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Belk is getting ready for their charity sale in June! But before that, they need local non-profits to be a part of it!. Friday at 8:30 at Belk at the Summit, come out to the charity breakfast to learn how to get your non-profit involved in the sale.
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