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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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This 67-Acre Botanical Paradise In Alabama Is Absolutely Stunning And Completely Free To Visit

Somewhere in Birmingham, Alabama, there’s a place so beautiful it almost feels like the city is keeping a secret from the rest of the world. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is that secret, and honestly, it’s one of the best ones Alabama has ever had. Now, before you start...

Birmingham, AL · 5d
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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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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 · 20h

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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 · 1d

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UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz

The new UAB Marshall Family Medicine Residency will be based in Boaz, AL at Marshall Medical Center SouthA new family medicine residency program is set to strengthen physician training and expand access to care in North Alabama. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Family and […] The post UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Boaz, AL · 1d

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Marlin Dean breaks out in lone season at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Before recording 10.5 sacks over UAB’s first nine games, Marlin Dean’s college career was a roundabout adventure.  It started with a redshirt season at Georgia in 2021, when the Bulldogs won the national title. “Being behind Trayvon Walker, Nolan Smith, Jordan Davis, those types of names, like you have no choice […]

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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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 · 16h

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The Change From HABD to Birmingham Housing: A 90-Year Legacy Enters a New Chapter

For nearly a century, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been part of the landscape of Birmingham, providing affordable housing to generations of residents and helping shape the communities they call home. Now, as the organization approaches its next chapter, it is preparing to leave behind a name...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Girls Basketball Wins at Veteran’s Day Classic

The Hewitt-Trussville Girls Basketball team defeated Oxford 74-47 on Wednesday in the Veteran's Day Classic event at Minor HS. The Huskies jumped out to a 25-8 early lead and never looked back. HT is now 2-0 overall on the season. Layla Berry was hot from beyond the arc and scored...

Trussville, AL · 2d

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Hewitt-Trussville blanks Gadsden City 30-0, advances to flag football quarterfinals

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor GADSDEN — Hewitt-Trussville shut out Gadsden City 30-0 in the second round of the flag football playoffs Tuesday night. The Lady Huskies (12-4) have won nine of their last 10 games. Peerson Waller got Hewitt on the board first with an interception for a touchdown on Gadsden City’s second […]

Gadsden, AL · 2d

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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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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 · 3d

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Birmingham enforces new public camping ordinance with Jimmie Hale Mission looking to expand services

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new city ordinance prohibiting homeless encampments on public property is now in effect in Birmingham, and local organizations are preparing to help connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter and resources. The ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, gives the city authority to clear encampments from public property after providing notice. City […]

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Official Contest Rules: Kroger Delivery and WBRC 6 News Delivering Joy for Thanksgiving

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. The Delivering Joy for Thanksgiving promotion (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by WBRC (“Station”), 1720 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, and Kroger Delivery, 30 West Oxmoor, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 (collectively, the “Sponsors”).

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Irondale moves forward with proposed data center regulations after other Alabama cities hit pause

As data center development continues to expand across Alabama, communities are weighing how to balance the industry’s economic potential with concerns about its impact on local infrastructure and neighborhoods. Irondale is taking a different approach from several other municipalities in the state. Instead of temporarily blocking new data center...

Irondale, AL · 12h

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2 new stores are coming to The Summit

Two new shopping options are making their way to The Summit in Birmingham, bringing a popular home and lifestyle brand and a familiar clothing retailer to the shopping destination. Read on for the details. Hill House, coming early 2027. Hill House is expected to open in early 2027. The New...

Birmingham, AL · 4d