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Multi-agency operation in Anniston nets arrests, drugs, and stolen guns
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (240+ words) A large, coordinated law enforcement operation in Anniston led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and several firearms " including stolen weapons and one modified with a machinegun conversion device. On the morning of April 7, the Anniston Police…...
University of Alabama President Voices Support for Trump College Sports Order
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (240+ words) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) " The University of Alabama President Peter J. Mohler expressed support for Donald Trump's executive order Trump said is aimed at reforming collegiate athletics, calling it a step toward addressing growing challenges in the system. The order, signed Friday,…...
Gadsden Walmart shooting incident
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (558+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) " A routine stop for Easter groceries turned into a terrifying moment for one Gadsden man when gunfire broke out in a crowded Walmart parking lot. Police say the shooting happened Saturday afternoon after a dispute between two…...
Gadsden breaks ground on Phase 5 of their Sports Park improvement plan
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (226+ words) Phase 5 of Gadsden's new Sports Park broke ground Thursday, April 2. The Sports Park is a collaboration between the City of Gadsden and Gadsden State with aims to continue improving their premiere sports facility. Phase 5 sees the addition of a baseball…...
'They're vicious': Gadsden woman demands action after dog pack kills her pets
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1667+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) " Residents in one Gadsden neighborhood say they are living in fear after years of problems with a group of roaming dogs, a situation they say has escalated into deadly attacks on pets and growing concerns for human…...
Gadsden Fire Department tackles industrial fire at aluminum processing plant
1+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) Gadsden Fire Department tackles industrial fire at aluminum processing plant'WBMA Gadsden Fire Department (GFD) responded to yet another fire that's sprung up during the burn ban this weekend, March 27-29. Several engines were sent to handle the industrial fire at Tennessee…...
Man injured in Tuscaloosa shooting after fight between women escalates, police say
3+ week, 1+ day ago (143+ words) Tuscaloosa police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday evening in the Colonial Hills area. Officers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department responded around 7:20 p.m. on March 15 to a shooting call in the 500 block of 30th Avenue NE. When they arrived, they found…...
Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools–Elementary Principal Named National Distinguished Principal
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (285+ words) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) " The principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools'Elementary was surprised Tuesday afternoon with one of the nation's top honors for elementary school leaders. Dr. Preeti Nichani learned she had been named a National Distinguished Principal during a gathering in…...
Grammy Winner Lauren Daigle Coming to Tuscaloosa This Summer
4+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) Today's primary threat will come from large hail thanks to steep lapse rates. Strong, gusty winds are likely with the heaver storms Tuscaloosa is getting a big name in music this summer. Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle will take the stage…...
Tuscaloosa City Schools launching new entrepreneurship program for high school students
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (272+ words) Tuscaloosa City Schools will introduce a new entrepreneurship program next school year aimed at giving students hands-on, real-world business experience. The CEO+ program " short for Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities " is a yearlong course designed for motivated juniors and seniors interested in…...