Seventh former Walker Co. Jail employee charged in federal civil rights investigation
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC) - Another former Walker County corrections officer agreed to plead guilty in the ongoing federal ...
West Alabama city scores AAA bond rating
Fitch ratings has given the city a triple-A ratings score. That’s the highest rating any municipality can receive, according to city leaders.
Wind Creek Hospitality to purchase Birmingham Racecourse and Casino
Wind Creek owns three other gaming facilities in our state in Atmore, Montgomery, and Wetumpka, so it’s anticipated they’ll be able to bring the knowledge and funds to reshape the current facility.
Lawmaker proposes new bill to allow teachers to get paid twice a month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - A leader in Jefferson County is working to ensure that teachers receive their pay twice a month. Representative Ontario Tillman has pre-filed a bill aimed at improving the ...
Mortality rate among babies continues to increase in Alabama, health leaders weigh in
The CDC defines infababies died in Alabama, and in 2023, that number rose to 449. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, various factors contribute to this alarming trend, including ...