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Settlement agreement reached to address alleged ABC Coke pollution

GASP claims that ABC Coke, which has operated in northern Birmingham for generations, has polluted the area over the course of decades.

January 27, 2021

Tornado kills one, injures at least 17 in Jefferson County

Fultondale High School is heavily damaged. A number of homes are severely damaged or destroyed.

January 26, 2021

Buc-ee’s holding grand opening in Leeds

The new Buc-ee’s is at the junction of the I-20 and 78 Junction across the street from Bass Pro Shop.

January 25, 2021

Chris Woods announces his candidacy for mayor of Birmingham

“I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been."

January 19, 2021

Alabama man sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion

In addition to the term, Cooney was ordered to pay $1,311,904.70 in restitution to the IRS.

December 15, 2020

Robbers fire at police, race in I-20 car chase with speeds reaching 115 mph

One suspect is in custody. Another fled on foot into the woods in St. Clair County.

November 30, 2020

Tuberville addresses Jefferson County Republican Party

Tuberville urged everyone to vote on Tuesday and to vote to re-elect President Donald Trump.

November 2, 2020

Alabama Democrats launch “biggest” turnout campaign in their history

“Our organizers and volunteers have been working relentlessly to turn out the vote,” the Alabama Democratic Party said.

October 31, 2020

378 Alabamians died from COVID-19 in September

At least 373 Alabamians were reported dead from COVID-19 in Alabama in September.

October 2, 2020

Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID

A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced.

October 1, 2020