Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Mayor Pushing For New Mass Transit System On U.S. 280
Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato says he is a big supporter of a rapid transit system to relieve traffic congestion on U.S. Highway 280.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks In Alabama: What's Legal, What's Not
In incorporated towns and cities such as Birmingham, lighting your own fireworks is illegal.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Brandon Johnson Named City's Director Of Community Engagement
Mayor Randall Woodfin has named Brandon Johnson as the city's director of Community Engagement.
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Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Police Ask For Help In Finding Missing Homewood Man
Joseph Shimon Eisen, 38, left his Homewood residence on Tuesday, June 12 at 10:45 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
ALDOT Announces Road Closures In Downtown Birmingham On Friday
ALDOT has announced that the ramp from Sixth Avenue North to I-65 North will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
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Tampa|News|
Hot Car Deaths: More Laws Needed To Protect Florida Kids: Report
Most states haven’t strengthened laws or implemented any policies to stem the rising number of kids who die every year in hot cars.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
JeffCo School Board Member Apologizes For Social Media Posts
Jefferson County School Board member Donna Pike is apologizing for social media posts
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Suspect Who Eluded Marshals In East Birmingham Captured
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old attempted murder suspect at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Ensley
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man on Avenue D in Ensley.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Here’s Where Homicides Go Unsolved In Birmingham
There were 800 homicides in Birmingham between 2007 and 2017, according to the Post’s data.
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Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Man Gets Nearly 3-Year Sentence For Cyberstalking
A Mountain Brook man was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for cyberstalking
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Hoover, AL|News|
Hagan Calls For Resignation Of Alabama Pageant President: Report
Former Miss America Mallory Hagan is calling for the resignation of Nan Teninbaum, president of the Miss Alabama pageant.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
2 Birmingham Men Accused Of Vandalism At Temple
Two Birmingham men have been accused of vandalism at the Nichols Temple on 17th Street in Ensley
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Here's A Way To Celebrate Dad; Submit A Photo To Patch
We are looking for photos of dads and their adorable kids (little or big) throughout the state of Alabama!
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Man Dies In Shooting At Gate City
A 30-year-old man was killed in a shooting at the Mark's Village Housing Community on Tuesday night.
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Trussville, AL|News|
Free Tacos At Birmingham-Area Taco Bell Locations
How does a free Doritos Locos Taco sound? Here's what you need to know to get one here in Birmingham.
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Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Alabama Summer Safety 101
This safety survival guide includes tips on how to avoid drowning, heat stroke, snake bites, along with safety tips for summer barbecues.
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Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Police Seek Help In Finding Walmart Market Purse Thief
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman caught on video surveillance taking a purse from Walmart Market on April 25
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Ramsey High Freshman Still In Intensive Care After Collapsing
A Ramsey High School freshman is still in the intensive care unit at Children's of Alabama a week after collapsing during football workouts
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Caregiver Arrested For Using Disabled Woman's Debit Card
A 24-year-old caregiver was arrested after police said she used a disabled woman’s debit card to make $900 in unauthorized withdrawals.
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