Central Alabama Water CEO Names Interim Leaders
Central Alabama Water’s new chief executive introduced five interim leaders to the utility’s board of directors Monday. CEO Jeffrey Thompson placed all the utility’s senior managers on paid administrative leave Nov. 20, the day he was hired. He has elevated current employees to the leadership roles at least...
Water back on at Hoover aprtment complex, but residents say problems are ongoing
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents living in the Park at Hoover Apartments finally have water restored, for now. Some families say this is not the first time this has happened. Residents at the apartment complex recently spent almost a whole week with no running water because of what management says is an unexpected leak.
Auburn’s Harbert College of Business announces new director for state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham
Today, Auburn University announced that Greg Gagliano has been hired as the new Director of Birmingham Operations for Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the Birmingham area, Mr. Gagliano is uniquely positioned to lead the Harbert College of Business’...
Inglenook K-8 students relocate to other schools after storm damages classrooms
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Students at Inglenook K-8 will attend classes at different schools starting Wednesday after last week’s storm damaged several classrooms. Strong winds pulled the roof off parts of the building last week, causing water damage to multiple areas of the school. Principal Steve Brown said it...
Kevin Kirk won Hair Care Industry’s Legacy Award. Now He’s Bringing Top Stylists to...
Kevin Kirk’s initial career path was not in hairstyling. His first choice was a degree in psychology. “On my way to UAB (University of Alabama-Birmingham) I got stopped at traffic light in Midfield right by Western Hills Mall,” Kirk told the Birmingham Times. “I heard the voice of God say, ‘look to your right.’ And...
A list of mass killings in the United States this year
The latest mass killing in the United States occurred Saturday night when three children ages 8, 9 and 14, and a 21-year-old adult were killed in a shooting at a child’s birthday party in California. Eleven people were also wounded at a Stockton banquet hall.
Hoover zoning board votes against Islamic academy in Meadow Brook Corporate Park
Nearly 200 people filled the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at Hoover City Hall on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, many in opposition to a proposal to allow the Islamic Academy of Alabama to relocate from Homewood, Alabama, to Meadow Brook Corporate Park in Hoover, Alabama. The Hoover Planning and...
In Alabama, Shot Employee Gets No Workers’ Comp and No Employer’s Liability
He was not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. But his course and scope of employment was enough for an employer’s liability insurance exclusion to apply, said the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which overturned a lower federal court ruling and left a left-for-dead convenience store employee with no...
Crime Stoppers invites families of violence victims to honor loved ones with holiday tradition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is continuing a growing holiday tradition that blends remembrance with community support, inviting families who’ve lost loved ones to violence to gather, reflect, and create something meaningful together. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., the...
Public input sought on future of Morris Avenue parking lots
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Parking Authority is asking for the public to share what they want to see happen with several parking lots along Morris Avenue. The BPA is seeking input from local businesses, residents, visitors, and anyone with a long-term interest to share their preference on potential uses...
