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Trussville Witches Ride accepting beneficiary nominations
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville Witches Ride has opened its nomination process up to the community to help determine who will be the beneficiary of the group’s fifth annual event this October. The nonprofit, whose mission is “witchy women riding for a local cause,” aims to raise funds for a Trussville...
Springville City Council members blast mayor for hosting marijuana event
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer SPRINGVILLE, Ala.–Springville City Council members were blindsided Friday afternoon by the announcement that Mayor Dave Thomas would be hosting a “420 Fest” this weekend in St. Clair County. As first reported by 1819 News, Thomas said some people will be partaking in marijuana at Saturday’s event but that he would […]
Five people charged in central Ala. elder fraud scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Five people have been charged in an elder fraud scheme, according to the office of U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples. In March 2024, an indictment filed in U.S. District Court charged 32-year-old Mykia Henderson of Moody, 50-year-old Cynthia...
Southside boys soccer showed perfect mix in win over Springville of why they are state contenders
SOUTHSIDE — Southside boys soccer's win over Springville on Tuesday was the perfect mix of strong play from their stars, strategic coaching moves that paid off and exceptional play from its role players. At one point the Panthers had three starters on the bench to try and get a...
2025 Alabama safety commits to Tennessee football
2025 Alabama safety prospect Sidney Walton committed to Tennessee on Thursday. “I’m home,” Walton said. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound safety prospect is from Moody High School in Moody, Alabama. Walton is the No. 453 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 41 safety prospect...
Kool-Aid McKinstry’s hometown gives him the key to the city, debates whether to pay for it
Former University of Alabama star football player Kool-Aid McKinstry was honored in Pinson last month with a key to the city, but when the bill came in, the City Council argued about whether or not to pay for it. At a Pinson City Council meeting on Thursday, Council member Glenda...
Irondale man pleads not guilty in case involving bomb at AG’s Office
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - The man federal agents believe set off an improvised explosive device or IED at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery in February was back in court Wednesday. Kyle Calvert was arraigned, pleading not guilty to possession and malicious use of an explosive. Calvert will...
Person grazed by bullet in Pinson area
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A person suffered minor injuries in a shooting in the Pinson area Monday afternoon. Center Point Fire and Rescue said it was called to the area of Telia Drive just after 2:30 for a person shot. Upon arrival, crews said one person was grazed...
Only 1 change to No. 1 teams in final ASWA high school softball rankings
The final ASWA high school softball rankings feature only one change to No. 1 teams. Class 7A Hewitt-Trussville — the Huskies have won three of the past four big-school softball titles — took over the top spot while the remainder of the No. 1 teams stayed the same.
Child labor violations discovered at several locations for food franchise
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Department of Labor investigations into several Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburger franchise locations in Alabama discovered child labor violations by the operator. Mark Houghton, operator of the franchise, was found to have employed 149 children under the age of 16 that worked longer...
Birmingham on track to address blocked railroad crossings in Woodlawn
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Railroad crossings blocked by trains has been an issue across cities in Alabama. On Tuesday, Birmingham city council approved action to take steps towards addressing some of the problem areas. The ordinance which was approved, authorizes the mayor to execute an agreement with the City...
Less than half of Irondale population using city’s recycling program
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Irondale is looking to expand its recycling program. Mayor James Stewart said right now, 44% of citizens are recycling. Their goal is to bring that number to 75%. “We carry ours to the Birmingham recycling center and we pay by the tons to...
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