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Keelon Russell has entered the building y’all 🏈🐘 #RollTide #Alabama

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Praise 93.3

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The 10 Richest Cities in Alabama: Where the Money Lives!

One thing is certain: Alabama has more than its fair share of beautiful communities where people are doing exceptionally well.

Alabama · 12d

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Jefferson County Coroner’s Office looking for relatives of 5 people who recently died

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is looking for family members of four men and a woman who recently died. Barbara Carlton, 85, died Oct. 8 of natural causes. She was a tenant of Civic Center Health & Rehabilitation and a patient of Adoration Hospice. There is not a picture of her available.

Jefferson County, AL · 3d
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Halloween Horror: Famous Child Killer Tells Parole Board They Are Moving To Alabama

Paula Sims, whose case inspired the 1990s film Precious Victims, has been approved for parole by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. She killed her two young children and initially blamed kidnappers before confessing.

Alabama · 9d

comebacktown.com

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What Outsiders See in Birmingham That We Don’t

We were at the quietest point of any commercial airline flight, the final approach to Shuttlesworth International, when the lady in the window seat on my row voiced an observation to no one in particular, one heard throughout our 737: “It’s so greeeeen!”. And she was right. Red...

Birmingham, AL · 4d

thesandmountainleader.com

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Dozens turn out to support woman after removal

Converted barn on Mathis Mill deemed unsafe for living by Albertville Planning Commission. Albertville City Council chambers were almost filled Oct. 27 for a Planning Commission meeting — a crowd likely spurred by social media attention to an Albertville woman’s plight in relation the converted barn or shed she’s lived in for 10 years.

Albertville, AL · 4d

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City of Anniston removing blighted homes to clean up communities

ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Anniston is in the process of getting rid of more than a dozen eyesores in your communities. City leaders said it’s time to make room and opportunities to improve neighborhoods. Tana Bryant is the City of Anniston Code Enforcement Officer. She said...

Anniston, AL · 2d

Alabama's 42

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Frustration grows in Sylacauga over efforts to capture stray dogs

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Frustration is growing among Sylacauga residents as efforts to capture a group of stray dogs continue, with some questioning how the situation is being handled after one of the dogs was found dead. Signs warning people not to feed the dogs have been posted throughout the Sylacauga area, including along Highway […]

Sylacauga, AL · 3d

AL.com

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Birmingham seeks to condemn former Midtown auto dealership, owner says redevelopment is planned

The city of Birmingham has filed an emergency request in court, seeking to condemn and demolish three buildings at a former auto dealership that they call blighted and a dangerous nuisance. Even before being served legal notice, the owner of the property told AL.com Friday that he already has a...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

The Trussville Tribune

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Crews to perform concrete work on I-59 starting Nov. 8

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will continue a concrete project on I-59 starting on Sunday, Nov. 8.  Work will be performed on Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Nov. 8 the I-59 northbound ramp onto I-459 southbound near Trussville will be closed. On Nov. […]

Trussville, AL · 2d

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The first public well in Gadsden

Gadsden’s first public well was located at what is now Broad and First Streets — on the bluff overlooking the Coosa River — according to the legend handed down by the earliest settlers here. The well was sunk there in order to provide water for both man...

Gadsden, AL · 2d

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After years of delays, Birmingham changes course on Ramsay-McCormack building

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Despite years of presiding over the court order directing the City of Birmingham to construct a new building at the site of the historic Ramsay-McCormack building, Circuit Court Judge Marshell Jackson Hatcher seemed surprised to see Mayor Randall Woodfin walk into her courtroom Thursday. She also seemed surprised to have City Attorney Nicole King ask permission for the mayor to address the court. When the curious judge finally allowed the mayor to speak, over the objection of plaintiffs attorney Antonio Spurling, what he had to say, surprised business owners WBRC talked to who were waiting to hear when vertical construction would finally begin.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Birmingham neighbors raise safety concerns as former Carraway Hospital demolition continues

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As demolition continues at the former Carraway Hospital site in Birmingham, some nearby residents are raising concerns about debris, dust and other issues they say have affected their neighborhood. The former hospital is being torn down to make way for The Star at Uptown development. But as crews continue working, neighbors […]

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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City of Birmingham sues owner of 3 Five Points South properties, asks for buildings to be declared public nuisances

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has sued the owner of three Five Points South properties and are seeking to have them declared as public nuisances. Officials said the lawsuit was filed Nov. 5 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and identifies properties at 1923 First Avenue South, 1922 Second Avenue South, and 110 20th Street South. City officials said they are asking the court to require the demolition of the structures at the owner’s expense and appoint a receiver to take control of the properties and address the hazardous conditions.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Access to Free Fitness

Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to Birmingham City Schools. “The new fitness court represents an investment in the health, wellness, and future of our scholars at...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Birmingham Zoo to give veterans, dependents free admission for Veterans Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Zoo is planning to celebrate Veterans Day by giving free admission to the nation’s heroes. All veterans, active and retired military and up to five of their dependents will receive free admission to the zoo on Wednesday, Nov. 11. from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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4 Free Ways to Celebrate the Christmas Season in Downtown Birmingham

The Christmas season can be costly for various reasons, so it’s important that you find ways to enjoy the season without breaking the bank. Are you aware that downtown Birmingham has these four great events that are family-friendly and free?. 1. Holiday Ornament Trail on 20th. Stroll along 20th...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham is proposing a public library for the site of Ensley’s demolished Ramsay-McCormack Building, abandoning plans for a commercial development intended to echo the landmark that dominated... The post Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

The Trussville Tribune

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Pinson Council recognizes retiring JCSO deputy

PINSON, Ala. — Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders read a proclamation during a relatively brief city council on Thursday night recognizing retiring Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy Brad Self as he retired before swearing in a new deputy. Self started as a reserve deputy in 1995. He worked full time at the Jefferson County Jail […]

Pinson, AL · 2d

Alabama's 42

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Trussville mayor to propose budget amendment at next council meeting

Trussville mayor Ben Short recently made an announcement that he will propose a budget amendment at the next city council meeting to allow for several more expenditures, including one for public safety.

Trussville, AL · 10h