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Pleasant Grove ends Jackson’s quest for 3rd straight state title

Pleasant Grove needed just three plays to go 70 yards on the game’s first possession. The Spartans (10-2) truly took control in the second half — scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter, as quarterback Elston Hooper scored on runs of 4 and 7 yards sandwiched around a 19-yard touchdown pass to Colin Crave — in a 27-7 victory over Jackson in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs.

Pleasant Grove, AL · 17h

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‘It’s going great’: Bessemer mayor said 90-day cleanup blitz is making progress

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer leaders said a 90-day effort to clean up blight is making progress as crews remove trash and clear overgrown lots and debris across the city. Mayor Louise Alexander said blight has been a problem in Bessemer for years and was one of the first issues she wanted to address after taking office.

Bessemer, AL · 2d

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Blue gets $46K+ bill for vote recount

Camara Blue expects to be at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday afternoon with more than $46,000 to pay for a recount of his District 3 County Commission election with Jimmie Stephens. Following Friday’s certification of last week’s election results, Blue learned that it will cost $46,239.72 to get a...

Birmingham, AL · 21h

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Phaedra Manuel of Hoover Crowned Miss University of Alabama Birmingham 2027

Phaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at BirminghamPhaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham. Manuel was crowned Sunday, Nov. 8, during the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition, an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America. She will represent UAB at the state Miss Alabama competition.

Birmingham, AL · 17h

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Auburn-Mississippi State kickoff moved to 3:15 p.m. after travel disruption

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Auburn’s game at Mississippi State on Saturday will now kick off at 3:15 p.m. CT, the SEC announced Friday night. The game at Davis Wade Stadium was originally scheduled for 11 a.m. CT. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop Friday, disrupting Auburn’s...

Birmingham, AL · 21h

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State Champs Again: Pike Lib captures third straight state cheerleading championship

The Pike Liberal Arts cheerleading squad left Birmingham this week with a pair of state championships and another state runner-up. The Pike Lib varsity squad, which is coming off back-to-back UCA National Championships, started the week off by winning the Magic City UCA Regional Small DII Game Day Championship, earning a place in the national competition in January 2027, and a shot at defending their crown.

Troy, AL · 3d

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Shelby County Schools receives straight A’s for fourth consecutive year

SHELBY COUNTY — For the fourth year in a row, Shelby County Schools has received an A on its state report card from the Alabama State Department of Education. The district received an overall 92, exceeding the statewide average of 88, according to the results released Thursday, Nov. 12.

Shelby County, AL · 1d

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Homewood Library to host document shredding and electronics recycling event

Homewood Public Library will host a Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling event Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s back parking lot. The drive-through event will allow participants to remain in their vehicles while dropping off sensitive paperwork and eligible electronics for secure disposal and recycling.

Homewood, AL · 1d

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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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Vestavia Hills council to vote on alcohol license for Abhi, finalize five annexations

The Vestavia Hills City Council will consider an alcohol license Monday for Abhi, the sushi and ramen restaurant moving into the former Satterfield’s space in Cahaba Heights. The council meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Nori Cimba, doing business as Abhi, is seeking a restaurant retail liquor license...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 1d

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Get stronger, more flexible at new business in Forest Park

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Located at 706 37th Street South in Birmingham is a new business in the neighborhood that helps you get stronger and more flexible. It’s called Forest Park Pilates, and owner Candice Nance said that she loves for people to try out her reformer machines because the proof is in the pudding.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Spain Park falls at No. 1 Prattville to finish season 7-5

PRATTVILLE – For the third-straight season, it took one of the top two teams in the state to eliminate the Spain Park Jaguars. Spain Park fell 36-17 to the No. 1 Prattville Lions on Nov. 13 at Stanley-Jensen Stadium, as the Lions turned a one-score game in the regular season into a comprehensive performance on both sides of the field.

Prattville, AL · 16h

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‘We Deserve It’: In Birmingham, Black Farmers Open Fountain Heights’ First Grocery Store in 70 years

For the first time in nearly 70 years, Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has a grocery store of its own. The Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farm and food sovereignty collective founded in 2016 by M. Dominique Villanueva and Christopher Gooden, hosted the grand opening of its We All Eat Market and community kitchen on Nov. 7.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Week 11 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator

Editor’s note: Check back on Friday for the Senator’s picks. This is an opinion column. The most popular college football picks column on the internet has a new player this season. Joe and the Hero are thrilled to welcome The Honorable Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama to the grand experiment.

Alabama · 1d

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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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Traffic signal out at Homewood intersection after power line cut

Why is the traffic signal at Homewood intersection nonfunctional?. A traffic signal at Independence Drive and 29th Avenue South in Homewood is out of service after a power line was reportedly cut by a construction crew working in the area. Drivers should expect increased traffic congestion near the intersection.

Homewood, AL · 1d

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Presley & Pierce | Southern Elegance and Bespoke Florals at The Club in Birmingham

A celebration of Southern tradition with a fresh, personal perspective, Presley and Pierce Quick’s Birmingham wedding brought together custom floral patterns, thoughtful hospitality, and timeless bridal fashion. From the patterned bridesmaid gowns to a beautifully wrapped dance floor, every element felt considered – creating a wedding that was both classically elegant and unmistakably their own.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Hoover approves church school after religious freedom dispute

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A Hoover church has received approval to operate a private Christian school on its property following months of discussions over religious freedom, city regulations and building safety requirements. The Hoover City Council approved a conditional use permit Monday, Nov. 9, allowing Trinity Classical Academy to...

Hoover, AL · 2d

The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism

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Freshwater Land Trust announces largest land acquisition

The Freshwater Land Trust announced its largest-ever land acquisition, an international $1 million grant to protect an endangered fish species and the official name of the Red Rock Trail System’s future 36-mile connected loop during its 30th anniversary gala Friday night. The trust recently acquired about 2,115 acres through...

Jefferson County, AL · 17h

DMR News

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Brady CDJR Features Pre-Owned Vehicles Priced Below $25,000 in Bessemer, Alabama

Brady Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is featuring pre-owned vehicles with advertised prices below $25,000 within its online used vehicle inventory. The selection includes vehicles from multiple manufacturers and covers several segments of the passenger vehicle market, including sedans, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The dealership’s online inventory includes examples such as a 2024 Ford Bronco […]

Bessemer, AL · 2d