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Kitchen Cops find bare hands on bacon, containers stored in bathroom
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The first week of the month is in the books and that means a flood of new scores from the Kitchen Cops working all across north Alabama. 33 inspections, no significant issues in DeKalb County. Lauderdale County:. No inspection notice turned in from Lauderdale County at...
City of Gadsden reaches agreement to sell Sears building
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Gadsden has reached a new agreement to sell the Sears building downtown. That building will be redeveloped into loft apartments. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford says transforming the look of downtown Gadsden starts one building at a time. The City Council approved the sale...
What's that noise? It may be coming from the loudest insect in the world
ASHVILLE, Ala. — You may have heard friends and family members wondering what is suddenly causing a loud, non-stop humming or chirping noise lately. Experts say what they're hearing is likely cicadas, which began invading wooded areas in Alabama and other parts of the U.S. in April. Candy Herren...
Why did Birmingham Water Works spend $4 million on cabins it planned to destroy?
The Birmingham Water Works has spent more than $4.1 million over the last two decades to buy 15 lakeside cabins that the utility planned to destroy. The utility in 2002 began acquiring the cabins along Inland Lake in Blount County to clear the watershed of the weathered properties, saying they pose a threat of contamination to drinking water for about 770,000 customers in the Birmingham metro area.
Etowah County baseball roundup: Westbrook Christian advances to finals, Coosa Christian falls
Only one of the two Etowah County baseball teams playing in the semifinals advanced to the state title series. Westbrook Christian swept Lauderdale County after a long weather delay while Coosa Christian fell to Sumiton Christian. Lets see how the series unfolded. WHAT TO KNOW: AHSAA baseball state tournament: What to know before...
Bill Avery to host free concert at Mort Glosser Amphitheatre
Gadsden's “Mr. Southern Soul,” Bill Avery, will host “Neighbor's Day,” a free concert, on May 24, at the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre. Gates will open at 4 p.m., Avery will hold a video shoot at 7 and the music will begin at 8. ...
Investigation prompts closure of Alabama daycare; here’s what we know
An Alabama daycare center has been closed as the local district attorney’s office is investigating issues at the center reported by a former worker there. Marshall County District Attorney Jennifer Bray posted on social media that her office has found several issued with the Kids Korner daycare in Guntersville, Alabama.
AHSAA soccer roundup: Guntersville, Gulf Shores advance to Class 5A boys’ final
Guntersville and Southside-Gadsden came close to finishing their AHSAA Class 5A State Soccer Championships boys semifinal match Wednesday night before storms sent both teams to safe shelter. The teams returned Thursday morning to finish the final 1:20 of the match – moving to the new Turf Field 4 at Loretta...
Blount County man pleads guilty in 2020 shaking death of girlfriend’s infant son
A Trafford man has pleaded guilty in the 2020 death of his girlfriend’s infant son. Thomas Anthony Glenn, 32, was initially charged with felony murder in the slaying of 5-month-old Isaiah Noel. He pleaded guilty April 29 to a reduced charge of manslaughter and was sentenced to 20 years...
Etowah County sports Hall of Fame announces 2024 class includes Dudley brothers and Patrick Nix
The Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class and it includes some major legends from the area. The class will be inducted to the hall during a banquet at the Venue at Coosa Landing on Saturday, June 8. It will start at 6 p.m. but a meet and greet will happen beforehand. ...
City of Glencoe awarded grant money for road improvements
GLENCOE, Ala. (WBRC) - Governor Kay Ivey says hundreds of thousands of dollars will be going to help improve traffic safety in the city of Glencoe. Mayor Chris Hare says he was born and raised in Glencoe and says $500,000 will have a huge impact on the economy and public safety.
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.24 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.19 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 3 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.55 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
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