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2nd Fridays returning June 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for 2024, thanks in part to the numerous events that happen downtown. 2nd Fridays is one of those events. The popular summer affair will take place this Friday, June 14, from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
3 ways to see the Budweiser Clydesdales in Birmingham this summer
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be returning to the Birmingham area this month, giving the public three opportunities to see them. The team of horses will make an appearance at several public events running June 15 through June 21 in Birmingham, Homewood and Trussville as part of its national tour celebrating Budweiser’s 14-year partnership with nonprofit organization Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving.
3Sixty Jeep Club to hold car show at Hanceville Nursing & Rehab
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 3Sixty Jeep Club is bringing a special Father’s Day delivery to the residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. At 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, jeepers will roll up to the facility in style, and put their jacked up Jeeps and automobiles on display. The goal is to bring out the young at heart while giving the residents a new reason to smile.
Cullman Swim Team takes season opener over Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team kicked off its season at home with a win over the Arab Riptide on June 4. CST will be back home tonight for a matchup against Albertville. Results. Girls 6 & Under. 25 Free – 1. Audrey Smith (25.64); 2. Evie Stidham...
Ethan Edgeworth speaks about historic track and field high school career
ABC 33/40 Sports Director Jeff Speegle chats with high-school track and field and cross-country superstar Ethan Edgeworth of Cold Springs. Edgeworth led his team to back-to-back indoor and outdoor titles, as well as cross country. He’s won 15 individual state titles, set eight state records and is the most decorated...
Three injured, including child, in Highway 79 crash in Palmerdale
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Three people, including a child, were injured in a crash on Highway 79 in the Palmerdale area Wednesday afternoon. Center Point Fire and Rescue said the child was taken to Children's of Alabama in Birmingham and two adults were taken to UAB Hospital. This...
Gardendale police seek public's help identifying theft suspect
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBMA) — The Gardendale Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a theft suspect. The police department released photos of the male suspect. If you can identify the person pictured, police asked that you contact Detective Eason at season@cityofgardendale.com or 205-631-5722 ext. 513.
Bicyclist hit by vehicle in Trussville
A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Friday morning. The Trussville Police Department says the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash, which happened near Taziki's on Gadsden Highway just before 11 a.m. The bicyclist's condition in not know, but...
Fire causes evacuation of Grayson Valley senior living facility
A senior living facility in Grayson Valley was evacuate for a short time Friday morning due to a fire. The fire at Proveer at Grayson Valley was in a mechanical room and was quickly extinguished. There were no reported injuries. The people who live at the facility were helped back...
'There is evil out there': Incident at Oneonta park sparks parental concern
ONEONTA, Ala. — As we ease into summertime, the kids are out of school, parks and pools are filling up. A Blount County mom says this is a good time to talk to your children about stranger dangers, especially after what happened to her daughter at a public park.
‘Their prayers are what carried us’: Family of Trussville teen who survived tree falling on him thank community for support
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A year ago a Trussville teenager was seriously injured in a freak accident after a tree limb fell on him while he was at a golf course. In that year’s time, Grayson Pope has made significant progress, and his family says its all thanks to support from the community.
Trussville teen celebrates miraculous recovery a year after tragic accident
Grayson Pope was seriously injured one year ago when a tree fell on a golf cart he was riding on. Thursday, family and friends recognized his miraculous recovery. They gathered at the Trussville Mall in celebration of the progress Grayson has made. Grayson joined them at the celebration, something they weren't so sure would have been possible a year ago.
World Changers heading to Cullman to help homeowners in need
CULLMAN, Ala, (WIAT) – This week, kids from churches across the country are arriving in Cullman to help fix up homes of elderly residents who no longer can maintain them themselves. It’s part of a mission trip through the World Changers. They will be arriving in the city on Monday and begin work Tuesday. Stephen […]
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