Special elections held in Central Alabama on Tuesday | #elections | #alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Special elections are being held for House District 16 and House District 55 on Tuesday, Sept. 26. House District 16 covers Fayette County, northern Tuscaloosa County and western Jefferson County. The seat was previously held by Kyle South, who stepped down to be the CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of […]
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Reports, candidates suggest Alabama could host third GOP presidential debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – With Alabama’s early primary next year, we could see presidential candidates making campaign stops in our state, including a possible GOP debate. According to reports, the University of Alabama could be the site of a third GOP presidential debate. No official word yet from the Republican National Committee. People familiar with […]
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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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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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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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Tuscaloosa mayor wants to hear from you in 6 planned town hall meetings
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) -Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is planning six town hall meetings this summer. Maddox says these venues will be an opportunity for him to hear directly from residents, one-on-one at various locations starting this weekend. Mayor Walt Maddox explains how this is an important chance for him to learn what’s on people’s minds. […]
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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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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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