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Ivey awards 11 grants totaling $460, 000 to aid domestic violence victims in north Alabama
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (502+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) " Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 11 grants totaling just over $460, 000 to support services for victims of crimes including domestic violence and sexual assault and to help train law enforcement officers who investigate those cases in north Alabama. "Victims…...
Pelham planning commission advances State Park Road development despite community concerns
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (427+ words) PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) " A proposed residential development along State Park Road in Pelham is moving forward after previously being delayed, though concerns from nearby residents remain. The Pelham Planning Commission voted to give a favorable recommendation to the updated proposal…...
Search underway for missing Calera High School student
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (66+ words) WBMA CALERA, Ala. (WBMA) " Police are working to locate a Calera High School student who was reported missing. The Calera Police Department said 18-year-old Aija Finklea was last seen Tuesday, April 28. Police said she was wearing all black clothing. Police…...
Road Blocked in Bessemer After Storm Brings Down Tree, Power Lines
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (81+ words) WBMA A road in Jefferson County is blocked Wednesday morning after storms knocked down a tree and power lines in Bessemer. It's happening along Sharon Road at Loveless Lane, where a large tree is down and power lines are stretched…...
Hegseth to testify before House for first time since Iran war began
17+ min ago (243+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the war between the U. S. and Iran began in late February, as tensions remain high despite a fragile ceasefire. Hegseth will appear alongside…...
Because of the Brave" 5 K returns to American Village to honor fallen service members
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (403+ words) A Memorial Day event focused on remembrance'not competition'is returning to American Village. The second annual "Because of the Brave" 5 K will take place Monday, May 25, 2026, inviting people of all ages to walk or run in honor of fallen U. S. service members....
Surprise visit reunites B. B. Comer student with older brother after one-year deployment
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (120+ words) WBMA A heartfelt moment at B Comer Elementary School is resonating with the community after a student was surprised by a special visitor The visit, which took place on campus, was kept as a surprise School officials described the moment…...
Layoffs at Line Quest to Affect Over 100 Pelham Employees
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (156+ words) PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) " A notice filed with the Workforce Alabama WARN List indicates that Line Quest LLC is planning a workforce reduction affecting 113 employees in Pelham. According to the filing, the initial report date was April 23, 2026, with layoffs expected to…...
Oxford City Council names East Area Metro Crime Center for retiring Chief Bill Partridge
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (258+ words) President Trump and the First Lady participate in a Dinner with the King and Queen of England. OXFORD, Ala. (WBMA) " Oxford city leaders honored Police Chief and Public Safety Director Bill Partridge for four decades of service by voting to…...
Welding Shortage Strains Workforce as Demand Grows in Birmingham and Across U. S.
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (27+ words) WBMA Welding Shortage Strains Workforce as Demand Grows in Birmingham and Across U. S....