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30/06/2024

A community in Adger is divided after the county closed Betty Hill Road indefinitely due to dangerous conditions.Jefferson County officials say slope failure al

27/06/2024

Victim assistance programs supported by Crime Victims Funds are feeling the impact of funding cuts, including Owens House in Shelby County. SEE MORE HERE: https://abc3340.com/news/local/owens-house-faces-major-funding-cuts-as-crime-victims-fund-dwindles-shelby-county-pelham-calera-alabaster-chelsea #

The Crime Victims Fund has seen a drastic decline in recent years. Going into this year we are seeing the largest cut. Victim assistance programs supported by t

24/06/2024

In March, a home explosion in Adger left one man dead and another seriously injured. A lawsuit filed on behalf of the Griffice family alleges a dangerous buildup of methane gas due to local mining operations is behind the fire and explosion. Monday, the civil suit was brought before a judge in a Jefferson County courtroom in Bessemer. READ MORE HERE: https://abc3340.com/news/local/adger-home-explosion-lawsuit-seeks-answers-claims-local-mining-caused-fatal-blast #

In march -- a home explosion in adger left one man dead and another seriously injured.The explosion was ruled 'undetermined' by the state fire marshall -- but l

07/06/2024

Malik & I will be leaving the first night of Peach Jam Jubilee with peach cotton candy! Thank you Gwen's Snacky Shack for the goodies!

Tonight kicks off with a Rhett Walker concert at 6:00 p.m. Tomorrow gates open at 11:00 a.m. and they’re anticipating over 315 vendors!

07/06/2024

Grayson Pope was seriously injured one year ago when a tree fell on a golf cart he was riding on.Thurday, family and friends recognized his miraculous recovery.

05/06/2024

Some education programs funded through COVID-19 relief funds are ending.The chilton county school district recently announced one of its afterschool programs is

29/05/2024

Vestavia Hills community members continue to demand answers from the school board regarding the controversial transfer of principal Lauren Dressback.
https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-vestavia-hills-city-schools-board-meeting-may-28-lauren-dressback-watch-livestream-updates-alternative-school #

Vestavia Hills City Schools will hold its weekly school board meeting Tuesday.This will be the first meeting since the board decided to reassign formerVestavia

13/05/2024

What do you think? Should kindergarten be required?
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06/05/2024

On Saturday, Eli & Buttercup Abel participated in the 2024 4-H Pig Squeal. Both of them received awards and Eli brought home overall supreme showmanship. Their mom Brandy tells me they worked great as a team preparing for the Pig Squeal, from cleaning the pen to collecting sponsorships together!

I was able to visit Buttercup & Eli at the beginning of this project and meet the pigs they showed on Saturday. https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-4-hs-pig-squeal-project-blends-youth-education-and-farming-blount-county-daniel-tatum-abel-extension-agency #

Congratulations you guys! Well deserved! ABC 33/40

(Photo courtesy: Brandy Abel)

29/04/2024

On Thursday, two tractor trailers overturned in the intersection of I-59/20, sometimes referred to as "dead man's curve" because of frequent crashes. Those crashes brought morning and evening rush hour to a halt, and left us wondering who is responsible when truck after truck continues to overturn in that curve?

READ MORE: https://abc3340.com/news/instagram/whos-accountable-for-constant-truck-overturns-at-birminghams-dead-mans-curve-i59-i20-traffic-overturn-tractor-trailer #

05/04/2024

State lawmakers want to create a new way to get a high school diploma—It would be called the workforce pathways diplomaUnder the proposed legislation - students

26/03/2024

BREAKING: Walker County Sheriff's Office confirms Carbon Hill PD are searching for a murder suspect in the area of Mays Rd. Suspect Lonny Tatum is considered armed and dangerous.

Valerie Bell is reporting on the scene.

STORY: https://bit.ly/43Cbuz1

21/03/2024

Alabama farmers are lending a helping hand to the Texas ranches devastated during the recent wildfires. Read more here: https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-aids-in-texas-cattle-recovery-donates-hay-following-devastating-wildfires #

07/03/2024

Hundreds of students from 10 of alabama's public institutions rallied on the steps of the state houseThe students want legislators to vote no to senate bill 129

01/03/2024

The vulcan statue and tower visible across birmingham and homewood has been closed for eight months for restoration.It is scheduled to reopen march 15th.The res

29/02/2024

Alabama lawmakers are debating whether history lessons being taught in Alabama schools are accurate and inclusive.

22/02/2024

The Tuscaloosa County School System is working to build a fully-operational farm

16/02/2024

16/02/2024

The city of Alabaster is taking steps to become more proactive rather than reactive when it comes to blocked railroad crossingsThe city of alabaster has several

05/02/2024

A status hearing this afternoon for Derick Brown, who faces capital murder charges in the killing of three-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, determined her mental competency remains under review. The judge ordered Brown to return to Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility to complete an Atkins evaluation.
Read more here: https://abc3340.com/news/local/derick-browns-mental-competency-in-cupcake-mckinney-murder-case-remains-under-review-patrick-stallworth-jefferson-county-court-kamille-cupcake-mckinney #

03/02/2024

UPDATE: Mccalla Fire and Rescue tells us they responded to a fire alarm call around 1:30 p.m. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but it continues to reignite which is why crews remain on the scene. The fire is contained and there are no reported injuries.

02/02/2024

HAPPENING NOW: Fire crews on the scene of a fire at Smuckers Plant in Mccalla on Old Tuscaloosa Highway. We are told the fire started in a freezer and spread to the roof. I will continue to share updates as we learn more. ABC 33/40

26/01/2024

1:15-1:21Bob page/mayor, city of hamilton:"this system is only a year old -- it should have lasted another 15years without any breakdowns."The water issues in h

25/01/2024

The city of hamilton in marion county is going on day 6 in some areas without running water.For those who do have water restored--the city says the boil water n

13/01/2024

11/01/2024

Crimson Tide fans are gathering at the Nick Saban statue leaving mementos to remember his legacy.

10/01/2024

Vote in our poll, and let us know below why you would or wouldn't.
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09/01/2024

Tonight, Refuge in Troubled Time Inc. held their fourth-annual candlelight vigil to raise awareness against senseless violence. Those who attended released balloons for those they’ve lost as a result of violence.

Read more here: https://abc3340.com/news/local/embracing-unity-demanding-change-a-community-response-to-rising-gun-violence-refuge-in-troubled-times-bessemer-homicide-midfield-shooting-5-year-old-killed-gun-safety

06/01/2024

Noccalula Falls campground is due for an upgrade. Currently, it is operating with origianl construction from the late 1960s.