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MOBILE, Ala. (WJHG/WECP) - Today marks the official launch of a shark alert system following the LuLu Gribbin Shark Alert System Act in Alabama. This unique alert system works to warn individuals of a shark attack or unusual shark activity in waters near a beach or shoreline by providing for alerts to be sent to mobile cellular devices in localized areas and to first...

Tasty Town Greek Restaurant and Lounge has closed after a four-year stint in Birmingham. The restaurant, 16 14th St. South, served its last meals on Sunday, April 12, according to its social media. No reason was given for closing the eatery, which opened in 2022 and is part of Pihakis Restaurant Group.

A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on leave following his arrest on domestic violence charges. Cerell Deon Cole Jr., 23, of Calera, is charged in Tuscaloosa County with third-degree domestic violence/harassing communications and first-degree criminal trespassing, according to court records made public Monday. Both crimes are misdemeanors. He...

FAIRFIELD – Miles College recently dedicated the Abascal Student Success Center on the fourth floor of the C.A. Kirkendoll Learning Resources Center. The event brought together the Suco and Abascal families, college leadership, students, faculty, and staff to honor a legacy defined by courage, sacrifice, and the transformative power of education.

Q: What made you transition from being an assistant professor at Samford to a restaurant owner/operator?. A: I was an assistant professor of broadcast journalism for six years prior to deciding to open Hoover Steaks & Wines with my husband, Patrick, and our business partners. While I love academia and teaching, I wanted to support my husband’s vision of serving the community through a...

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Trussville City Schools superintendent is addressing how the district plans to address overcrowding in the near future. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin said the district had to go back to the drawing board after a proposed tax increase was voted down by the community several years ago. He said the district now plans to build a new elementary school and transition...

In Alabama and across the South, many growing businesses reach a familiar turning point. Revenue is steady, demand is there, and the foundation is strong—but growth begins to stall. It’s not for lack of effort or potential, but because the next level of capital, connections, and strategic guidance is often out of reach. That gap […] The post New Birmingham organization tackles ‘capital cliff...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WAKA) – WAKA Action 8 News has received two ABBY Awards for excellence from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. At an awards gala at The Club on Red Mountain in Birmingham last night, WAKA received awards for Best News Feature and Best Service Project. The story that won...

Police are investigating a reported shooting Sunday afternoon. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Cleburn Avenue and 15th Place Southwest at approximately 2:21 p.m. on April 12. The incident is being classified as a person shot, though authorities say the extent of injuries is...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating after a shooting in the city’s Arlington - West End neighborhood on Sunday, April 12. According to police, a person was only grazed by a bullet in the shooting which happened around 1:21 p.m. in the area of Cleburne Avenue and 15th Place SW.