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Governor’s Job Fair for people with disabilities to be held Oct. 5

Governor’s Job Fair for people with disabilities to be held Oct. 5

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The Governor’s Job Fair is aimed to assist those with disabilities. The job fair will be held October 5 at Lawson State Community College’s Birmingham Campus.

News

Scammers posing as Better Business Bureau to scam you out of thousands of dollars

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
In 2022, $8 billion was lost to scammers. Now, scammers are targeting retired federal employees and posing as the Better Business Bureau.

News

Community Shred Day, sponsored by WBRC, to be held Sept. 15

BBB Community Shred Day, sponsored by WBRC, to be held Sept. 15

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Community Shred Day is an opportunity for the community to bring old documents to be shredded confidentially at no cost.

News

Money (generic)

Federal Reserve Board fines Regions Bank $2.95 million for flood insurance regulatory violations

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action and fined Regions Bank approximately $2.95 million for unsafe and unsound practices in its flood insurance compliance program and for flood insurance regulatory violations.

National

The lead organizer of the failed Fyre Festival said tickets for the second festival are on sale.

Fyre Festival 2 tickets are now on sale

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:59 PM CDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
In an update on social media, festival organizer Billy McFarland said the first batch of tickets have sold out.

News

Technology making estate planning more accessible, affordable

Technology making estate planning more accessible and affordable

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Brittany Dionne
Andreas Mazabel, a planning advisor at Trust & Will, highlights the significance of developing a financial plan to achieve personal goals and stresses the subsequent need for an estate plan.

Local Business

Spring Valley Beach Water Park

The history of Spring Valley Beach Water Park

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
The history of Spring Valley Beach Water Park

News

FILE - The Venmo app is displayed on an iPad on March 20, 2018, in Baltimore. Customers of...

Never leave balance in cash payment apps

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Lenise Ligon
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures bank accounts up to $250,000. But money stored in Venmo or CashApp or Apple Cash is not being held in a traditional bank account.

News

Mayor Randall Woodfin (Source: WBRC)

Mayor Woodfin announces proposed Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Mayor Randall Woodfin presented his Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget proposal to the Birmingham City Council.

News

Alabamians lost $53M in fraud in 2022; up 35% from previous year

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 2:10 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Dr. Ragieb Hasan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UAB. He said social media is the main platform scammers use, and they are evolving to make their scams more believable.
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National

Hospital employee steals 79-year-old woman’s credit card, court documents say

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:12 AM CDT
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By Mary LeBus
The suspect used the cards at various stores, court documents say.

National

Police: Woman on drugs tries to fight people while holding a baby

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
It happened Sunday around 6:30 p.m. at a laundry mat on Grapevine Road. in Madisonville.

News

Businesses face staffing shortages as students leave town for spring break

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:58 AM CDT
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By Kelvin Reynolds
While students all around enjoy spring break, it isn’t time off for everyone. It’s a busy time for some businesses, but it can be a struggle if they don’t have enough employees.

News

AG Gaston Conference promotes wider Black business ownership

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:27 AM CST
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By Steve Crocker
Elevating Black business owners to hero status was one of Bob Dickerson’s goals for this year’s A.G. Gaston Conference at the BJCC. Nearly 700 people attended on February 21 and 22 to hear from those who are on the come-up or creating conditions to pull others up.

Central Alabama

Prosper seeks to coordinate growth of Black-owned businesses

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:23 AM CST
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By Steve Crocker
On Feb. 23, Prosper rolled out an operation backing Black businesses, which seeks to help people in various stages, from those trying to expand existing business to those who just have an idea.

Agriculture

Alabama Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 1:45 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
The 2023 National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress was held Feb. 16-19 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Two of the winners, Jon and Amy Hegeman, are Alabama Natives.

The Good Stuff

All is fair in love and work

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:13 AM CST
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By Sheldon Haygood
K.D. and Crystal Dunn are more than husband and wife - along with parents, they are also business partners.

News

Alabama Taxpayer Assistance Center to open for those needing in-person help from IRS employees

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:19 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special Saturday hours on Feb. 11 at the Birmingham, Alabama Taxpayer Assistance Center.

News

Prices of material raises prices of Valentine’s Day flowers

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 3:02 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Now is the time to start putting in your orders for Valentine’s Day flowers, and it might cost you a bit more than last year.

News

Thousands of jobs available in Birmingham: how you can apply

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
With thousands of jobs available in Birmingham alone, recruiters give tips on how to find the best job that fits your needs.

News

Producer Price Index falls half a percentage point: what this means for the economy & for you

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:38 PM CST
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By Chasity Maxie
Some good news about the economy and your money! The prices manufacturers pay to make goods before they sell them to you are going down—and experts said that could be a sign inflation is cooling.

News

Birmingham Water Works Board names new chairwoman

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Tereshia Huffman was voted as Birmingham Water Works Board's new Chairwoman.

News

Poppa G. Billiards opening new location at Campus 124 in Pelham

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:50 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
Poppa G's Billiards is opening a new location at Campus 124 in Pelham after a fire destroyed their previous home on Chandalar Place Drive earlier this year.

News

Upcoming hiring events at Brookwood Baptist Health Hospitals

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:17 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Brookwood Baptist Health Hospitals are hosting several upcoming hiring events January 10 and 12.

News

Birmingham Recovery Center partners with Prescott House to give kids comfort that will last all year

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Birmingham Recovery Center and Prescott House are teaming up to help kids who go through the forensics interview process with overnight packs.

News

AT&T to lay off several Birmingham employees

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 11:30 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
According to the Birmingham Business Journal, AT&T is planning to lay off 23 Birmingham employees by Jan. 16.

6 On Your Side Investigates

‘The people need answers’: Leeds councilman questions city expenses

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
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By Jennifer Horton
On Monday night, Dec. 5, a Leeds City Councilman posed pointed questions during a packed meeting about how the city spent tens of thousands of tax dollars.

News

Brookwood, Princeton, Shelby Baptist Medical Centers to host hiring events

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 2:31 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Explore exciting career opportunities at open house hiring events at Brookwood, Princeton, and Shelby Baptist Medical Centers.

News

Academy Sports and Outdoors offering deep discounts on Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 8:21 AM CST
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By Kelvin Reynolds
If you’re looking for great deals today, some exercise equipment is half off. at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Prices are discounted on shoes, sunglasses, and many other items.

News

Seasonal jobs a great way to get some extra cash, or back into the workforce

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:42 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Many companies are hiring seasonal workers. If you’re looking for a permanent gig, it might even be your way into a great company.

News

Alabama Power President and CEO announces retirement

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:53 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Alabama Power President and CEO Mark Crosswhite announced his retirement.

News

Tips for investing during inflation

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 9:04 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Investing might seem daunting, but it could bring you rewards later on. Inflation might be making your budget tight, but now is actually the perfect time to start investing.

News

How to get the most out of scholarships in National Scholarship Month

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
This month is national scholarship month and a great time to start planning.

News

Sugar inflation is affecting local bakeries

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
We often see stories about grocery prices soaring with inflation, but it is hitting some of your local sweets vendors even harder.

News

Powerball surges to $1.5B after no winners Wednesday night

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:01 PM CDT
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By Bryan Henry
More and more people are taking a chance at the big prize. Many of them traveled to either Georgia or Mississippi to buy their tickets.

News

Seasonal hiring proving to be a challenge

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
Keeping staffed is proving difficult for businesses, even as the busy holiday season quickly approaches.

Consumer

More seniors living near poverty line

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
New census data shows more seniors are now living in poverty and a third of older adults in Alabama rely completely on social security for their monthly income.

News

Alabama Power increasing rates starting in December

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Beginning in December, the typical Alabama Power residential customer bill will increase by about $10 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

News

Irondale mayor discusses new development to attract tourism, homeowners to city

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
Mayor Stewart hopes the developments will attract tourist and homeowners but also says the plans are already attracting people to the area.

News

Big step forward for $50M dollar amphitheater by tourism bureau

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Olivianna Calmes
Today local leaders voted to make a big step in creating a new amphitheater in Birmingham. The Greater Birmingham Area Visitors Bureau tells WBRC this really is a huge first step to the $50 million venue.

News

Clanton City Council approves economic developer

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maxie
The City of Clanton will soon have an economic developer to take charge of the growth happening in the city. The city council approved the full-time position on Monday, and they’re already working to get it filled.

6 On Your Side Investigates

On Your Side: Managing credit card debt

Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
Do you have mounting credit card debt? You aren't alone. Many people relying more on credit cards to pay off essentials. How can you manage that debt? We’re On Your Side with a few ways to get it under control.

News

Expert says there aren’t enough people to fill the large number of open jobs

Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 7:09 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
He says jobs are going unfilled because there’s not enough people to fill them.

Community

Huffstuttlers Hardware, longtime Homewood business announces it’s closing

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By Brittany Dionne
Huffstutlers Hardware is closing up shop after more than eight decades as changes come to the community.

Local Business

Weekend block party at Crossplex Village to celebrate opening of new restaurant

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Challis Wells
The block party will feature reps from the BHM Legion, BHM Stallions, and BHM Squadron as well as benefit all the shops and restaurants, highlighting each location’s cuisine and atmosphere.

Local Business

Birmingham area businesswoman opens rolling cigar lounge

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Steve Crocker
In August, Joy King added her fourth bus, the Incognito Mobile Cigar Lounge. While she welcomes women who want to light up, her focus is on men who want to have a grown-up good time.

News

Home Depot, Utz Brands to open warehouses in Birmingham; will bring up to 90 jobs

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Both Home Depot and Utz Brands have purchased property with plans to open distribution warehouses. Utz has already begun plans for a 90,000 sq ft warehouse.

East Alabama

Douglas Manufacturing expanding in Pell City; $2M expansion to create jobs

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Company leaders said the move will create more than 20 new positions in Pell City and increase the plant by roughly 15,000 sf.

News

‘It’s going to be a tremendous asset:’ New community arts and cultural center coming to West Birmingham

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 5:42 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
Fairview community president Adlai Trone says the center will bring positive energy. “It’s going to be a tremendous asset to the neighborhood one, but the community at large most importantly.”

East Alabama

Highest paying jobs in Anniston for high school graduates

Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Stacker
Stacker compiled the highest paying jobs for high school graduates in Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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