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Kimberly residents demand transparency, says they weren't properly notified of proposed developments
40+ min ago (499+ words) Residents in Kimberly are demanding transparency and accountability from city leaders. Two separate developments became the hot topics of Monday's city council meeting. Those residents believe the developments could impact their quality of life. The city council was originally supposed…...
Alabama bill would let retired educators drive school buses without affecting retirement benefits
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (190+ words) As Alabama's legislative session begins, a pre-filed bill could help address the shortage of school bus drivers by allowing certain retired educators and state employees to drive buses full-time without affecting their retirement benefits. Christopher Qualls, the transportation director for…...
Gov. Ivey to deliver ninth and final State of the State address
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (188+ words) Video above: Last year's State of the State address Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is set to deliver her ninth and final State of the State address Tuesday evening. Ivey said ahead of the address that Alabama is entering the legislative…...
Student struck by vehicle in front of McAdory High School
7+ hour ago (91+ words) Video above: Alabama will see a few showers on Wednesday, followed by a chance of winter precipitation over the weekend A student was struck by a vehicle outside McAdory High School Monday. It happened at 3:12 p.m., in front of the school's…...
Suspect arrested in death of man who died a year after Ensley shooting
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (158+ words) Video above: Previous coverage A suspect has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide in the 2024 shooting of a man in Ensley. Shaun Miguel Collins was arrested early Monday and is accused in the death of Kentez Jamar Cunningham,…...
Man dies more than a year after being shot in Ensley shootout
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (128+ words) Birmingham police are now investigating a homicide after a man shot last year has died. Kentez Jamar Cunningham, 34, of Birmingham was shot on May 31, 2024. He died Wednesday at Arlington Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Birmingham, according to the coroner. Officers…...
Parents of Pleasant Grove student who was shot, thank his friend who didn't survive, for saving their boy
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (399+ words) Many folks in Pleasant Grove are feeling a bit somber after a double shooting over the weekend involving to high school seniors. One died from his injuries; the other is recovering at UAB Hospital. Birmingham officers say Brandon Campbell was…...
Tuscaloosa Police Department to start cadet program, increasing sworn officers on the force
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (205+ words) Leaders tell WVTM that the department has approximately 220 sworn officers, but are down by 40 The Tuscaloosa City Council recently approved a measure that would allow the police department to start a cadet program. It will be geared toward young adults,…...
Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE at the Golden Globes
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (500+ words) Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to Renee Good, who was shot and killed in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer this week in Minneapolis. The black-and-white pins displayed slogans…...
Minnesota officials sue Trump admin to stop ICE operations
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (506+ words) Minnesota state and city officials took legal action Monday to stop ICE operations in Minneapolis. The lawsuit follows a deadly shooting involving a federal officer last week. Minnesota state and city officials announced Monday a lawsuit to stop Immigration and…...