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Tuscaloosa city council to vote on proposed budget increase | #citycouncil

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – The biggest item for the Tuscaloosa City Council meeting is the city’s budget for the new fiscal year, with will come to a vote Tuesday. The budget proposed by Mayor Walt Maddox is around $280 million, nearly $20 million more than last year’s. One reason for the increase is potentially big […]

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Pelham City Council approves one-cent sales tax increase | #citycouncil

PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A one-cent sales tax increase has been approved in Pelham, an increase from nine percent to ten percent. The increase passed in a three-two vote, during Monday night’s regularly scheduled council meeting. The city says the funds will be used to pay for roadwork, the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena […]

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Alabama

Could Alabama host GOP Presidential debate? | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The first Republican presidential debate set for later this month in Wisconsin. We’re told Alabama could be the site of another GOP debate. It sounds like it’s close to becoming reality according to state GOP chairman John Wahl. WBRC asked Wahl about it Friday before former President Donald Trump spoke to […]

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Mayor

Irondale mayor talks about growth and what’s to come in city

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) – The city of Irondale is undergoing a transformation right now with several big projects underway or on the way. One of them is the new Publix under construction at the corner of Old Leeds Road and Grants Mill. We’re told it’s set to hopefully open in October. It will be the […]

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Birmingham City Council approves $500,000 bid for Rickwood Field improvements | #citycouncil

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Major League Baseball will hold its ‘Field of Dreams’ game at Rickwood Field next year. While this isn’t yet confirmed by the mayor’s office, the Birmingham City Council did approve more than half a million dollars in improvements for the field on Tuesday. Rickwood […]

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Alabama

Man arrested for allegedly threatening Senator Tuberville | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MERRIMACK COUNTY, N.H. (WBRC) – A New Hampshire man has been arrested for allegedly threatening Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville. The FBI is charging 66-year-old Brian Landry from New Hampshire with threatening to assault, kidnap or murder member of congress. The charges stem from a message left on the senator’s office voicemail. While the court […]

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City Council

Jefferson County Amphitheater could soon face funding vote from Birmingham city council | #citycouncil

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The potential you could see your favorite artist performing in Uptown appears to be increasing. The Birmingham City Council has set a date for when they will vote on providing $5 million in funding for a Jefferson County Amphitheater. The council is expected to vote on whether or not they will […]

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Mayor

Former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden has died

MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WBRC) – Former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden has died at the age of 85, according to current Mayor Stewart Welch. Oden, a former secret service agent, served as the city’s mayor from 1996 to 2016. He was known for improving the police and fire departments and renovating city hall. During his […]

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Northport mayor lending a hand to Jackson, Mississippi

NORHTPORT, Ala, (WBRC) – A Tuscaloosa County leader is doing his part to help the people in Jackson, Mississippi, deal with major drinking water issues. Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon is collecting bottled water for a trip either Labor Day or the day after to our neighbors to the west. At the time of our interview […]

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