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Oak Mountain Elementary students on remote schedule Friday due to power outage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Some students in Jefferson County are learning from home Friday after a power outage at one elementary school. Oak Mountain Elementary School said Friday morning on social media that due to a power outage at the school, students will be learning remotely. As of 8:17 a.m....
Homeowner concerned about pothole leaking sewage in Birmingham neighborhood
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A viewer in Huffman contacted CBS 42’s Your Voice Your Station teams with concerns about a pothole on his street that is leaking sewage. The health department has given him a warning, but no one can seem to help him get it fixed. When we first talked to Dan Harris in October, the […]
Man shot over $20 rides bicycle to Brighton police station for help; suspect flees on his own bike
A man rode his bicycle to the Brighton Police Department seeking help after he was shot midday Wednesday. Just after noon, the victim showed up at police headquarters with a gunshot wound to the leg. The dispatcher called Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Hooten who responded to the scene to treat...
City of Warrior celebrates being one step closer to new agricultural center
WARRIOR, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Warrior is celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 219, which will allow for an agricultural center to be built in the city. “It’s like a dream come true,” Warrior Mayor Johnny Ragland said. The new agricultural center is slated to be built on the Hallmark Farm property off […]
Former West Blocton police officer arrested
WEST BLOCTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A West Blocton Police Officer has been fired after being arrested. Former officer Jerry Cannon is accused of using his position for personal gain, a felony and misuse of confidential information, a misdemeanor. Investigator Chris Poole from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says these kinds of crimes will not be […]
Helena Hollow hosting rodeo for Mother’s Day Weekend
HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - Helena Hollow is hosting the Mother Buckin’ Rodeo for Mother’s Day Weekend. The rodeo will include saddle bronco, bareback, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, and more. Tickets are $17 online and $18 at the gate. Children 2 and under are free. Parking is...
Family of Center Point man killed at Charter East Apartment Complex seeking justice
CENTER POINT, Ala. — It's been a week since a Center Point man was killed. Gemar Hubbard's family is pleading with the public to help deputies find the person responsible. Hubbard's niece says they're doing OK, but they have their ups and downs. Last Sunday, they made the tough...
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