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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Saban Discovery Center, a major educational development that will be built in Tuscaloosa, is now having several major partners come aboard. Organizers announced that five major partners have agreed to join the effort and offer their support, including Alabama Power Foundation, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Mercedes Benz, Parker Towing and the University of Alabama. These partnerships will help the Saban Center build an innovative campus on the current site of the Tuscaloosa News building.

Saban Discovery Center gains new partners

Alabaster, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster city leaders are making it easier for you to report concerns and problems by launching a new app called Alabaster Connect. The new app is geolocated and will allow you to take a picture of the issue you’re having and send it right to the city from your phone.

Alabaster city leaders launch Alabaster Connect app

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There are 20,000 new uniform trash cans being distributed right now across the city of Birmingham. The new bins are a part of the city’s $7 million dollar project to give 100,000 homes new trash cans. This is phase two of the rollout. The city already distributed 20,000 new uniform trash cans at the end of last year, but right now, they’re putting 5,000 cans each on the north and south sides of Birmingham.

Birmingham distributing 20,000 more uniform trash bins

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire Rescue Service (BFRS) crews are working at 18-wheeler fire at the Flying J on Daniel Payne Drive in Birmingham. BFRS says an explosion happened on the rear of the rig. The truck was carrying lithium battery in 55-gallon drums. The driver was not in...

18-wheeler explosion at Flying J

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’ve seen a lot of rain in Central Alabama over the last week and it’s expected to continue Friday night into Saturday morning. All of that rain and flooding can impact the roads we drive on, even after the severe threat is over. AAA...

Jefferson County prepared to fix potholes caused by excessive rain

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re digging deeper into the city of Birmingham’s curfew ordinance after three kids were shot this week, with two high school students losing their lives. Two of the shootings happened late night, calling for Birmingham Police to remind parents of the city’s curfew. Kids...

Parents can get a citation if children break Birmingham’s curfew ordinance

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Preparations are underway for a community event coming to Tuscaloosa. An easter egg hunt and community cookout planned for Saturday at Jaycee Park at 2201 Positive Place. There will be games, giveaways, a cookout, and an Easter egg hunt. A well-known community group will also benefit...

Community event to benefit Boys and Girls Club happening this weekend

Pell City, AL

PELL CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - A brand new road is headed to Pell City to connect Highway 231 to Veterans Parkway. The project will cost more than $2 million to complete, but City Manager Brian Muenger says the improvement will be well worth it, especially for residents who live near Hazelwood Drive.

New road in Pell City will alleviate traffic and give quicker response to first responders

Clay, AL

CLAY, Ala. (WBRC) - There’s new reaction from the plan to end Alabama’s grocery tax from the mayor of a city that’s already done it. State lawmakers plan to vote on House Bill 15, which would remove the state’s grocery tax. The city of Clay enacted a similar plan, decreasing the tax by 2% in their area back in the fall, and they say it’s proving to be helpful to the community.

Clay mayor says their city is good example of cutting grocery tax

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham community is still in shock over the violence we’ve seen this past week. Two teenagers died from shootings and both attended Jackson-Olin High School. Principal Nichole Williams is devastated with the loss of both 17-year-old Caleb Whitt and 16-year-old Jada White, and says...

Jackson-Olin principal shares reaction to death of students: ‘We share the pain with the parents’

Attalla, AL

ATTALLA, Ala. (WBRC) - A family in East Alabama is celebrating the heroic efforts of Warren Deyampert, who’s credited for saving 100 lives in World War II. On Thursday morning, the United States Coast Guard named their 51st Fast Response Cutter in his honor. Deyampert’s cousin Pamela Jackson will...

Attalla man who saved more than 100 lives in WWII honored by the U.S. Coast Guard

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB driving experts say teen drivers are some of the most distracted drivers. To highlight the dangers of what happens when you’re distracted in a car, UAB’s TRIP Lab created a portable driving simulator for teens. State Farm, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Honda...

UAB taking their driving simulator statewide with new grant money

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police need your help finding a missing woman. Keneisha Andrews, 27, was last seen March 23 in the 5200 block of Avenue Q in Birmingham. Birmingham Police say Andrews suffers from a medical condition that affects her judgment. Andrews is described as 4′10″ and weighs...

BPD looking for 27-year-old missing woman

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department is investigating after they say a juvenile was shot in the northeast part of the city Wednesday evening. Police were called to the 2900 block of Gallant Drive just before 7 p.m. When they arrived, we’re told they found a male juvenile...

Birmingham PD says juvenile shot in NE part of city Wednesday evening

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Moviegoers in Alabama will soon be able to find some local scenery on the big screen. Gunners, starring Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth, is currently in production in the Birmingham area. Director Dimitri Logothetis said this is his first time shooting in Alabama, but knew early...

Morgan Freeman led ‘Gunners’ now filming in Birmingham area

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Three Alabama school districts, including Tuscaloosa City Schools, are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, claiming the social media companies are contributing to the youth mental health crisis. “We are bringing these lawsuits due to the mental health crisis...

Three Alabama school districts suing social media companies

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Driving experts are urging you to buckle up your kids when you are in the car, this after a 3-year-old was killed in a crash in Tuscaloosa County this week. ALEA said a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old passenger were not using seat belts or child restraints...

Experts push seatbelt safety after 3-year-old ejected from car & killed in Tuscaloosa County

Moody, AL

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A group has been put together to review the response to the landfill fire in Moody. Officials with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced the formation of the group Thursday, March 30. Comments are requested and can be submitted by email, through ADEM’s website,...

Public invited to comment on response to Moody landfill fire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - April, May, and June are typically the peak months when it comes to severe weather and tornadoes in the United States. As we enter that season with a threat in the forecast, it’s important that you know what to do should bad weather hit your home.

Making a severe weather plan for you and your family

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin was at the White House to push for the Access to AEDs Act. Hamlin suffered from cardiac arrest back in January and has been advocating for student athletes of all ages. Tuscaloosa schools shared what they do to make...

Damar Hamlin pushes for more AEDs in schools, Tuscaloosa schools share how equipped they are

Helena, AL

HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - If you’re looking to have a yard sale in Helena, you’ll need a permit for that. The city of Helena requires you register for a yard sale permit. Folks in Helena must pay a $6 registration fee that will allow them to have a yard sale for three consecutive days.

City of Helena requiring yard sale permits

Homewood, AL

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First Black Belt Hiring Event of 2023 happening in Aliceville

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - West Alabama’s first big hiring event of 2023 is now just one day away. West Alabama Works has partnered with the City...

First Black Belt Hiring Event of 2023 happening in Aliceville

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