Across Alabama, AL|News|
Firefly Vs. Lightning Bug: In Alabama, The Survey Says ...
What we in Alabama call insects that emit light from their abdomens, delighting us on summer nights, is a matter of geography.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Police Investigating Fatal Apartment Complex Shooting
Birmingham police said they found a man early Thursday morning lying on the steps of an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
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Hoover, AL|News|
Man Wanted For Questioning In Several Felony Cases: Hoover PD
Hoover police want to question this person for several felony cases involving recent vehicle break-ins and property theft.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
I-59 Bridge Repairs In Birmingham Start Friday: ALDOT
ALDOT officials are advising drivers to consider using alternate routes as well as adjusting their arrival and departure times.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Fast-Growing Firm Moving To Birmingham, Plans To Create 816 Jobs
Landing is moving its headquarters to Birmingham. The company specializes in furnished and unfurnished apartments for rent nationwide.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Lakeshore Parkway In Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Update: Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect For Central Alabama
The flash flood watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Across Alabama, AL|News|
Hawaii Police Investigating Possible Drowning Of Alabama Man
The victim, Harry Wakefield, 68, was a former mail handler, according to the Birmingham Mail Handlers Union.
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Across Alabama, AL|News|
AL Man Threw Lumber At Police During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot: FBI
Federal agents arrested Dillon Herrington at a home in Madison on Tuesday. He faces multiple charges in connection with the Capitol riot.
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Across Alabama, AL|News|
Vaccination Rates In Alabama Among The Lowest In The Nation
Alabama ranks 49th in the country for the percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data from the Mayo Clinic.
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Across Alabama, AL|News|
Shark Attack At Your AL Beach: How Likely Is That To Happen?
Galeophobia — the fear of sharks — is real, but the chances you’ll be attacked by a shark in Alabama are almost nil.
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Across Alabama, AL|News|
Update: 86-Year-Old Alabama Man Found
Wallis Barnett Willis has been located, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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Trussville, AL|News|
Trussville Resident Honored With 'Social Media Ambassador' Title
Kendall Sedran of Trussville was recently named a Troy University social media ambassador for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In Vestavia Hills: Report
The lightning strike happened at a home on Crossgate Place in Vestavia Hills. Three people were evacuated.
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Hoover, AL|News|
2 Arrested For Stealing Car From Apartment Complex: Hoover PD
Tyrone Leander Jordan, 18, and Elijah Javon Rockette, 17, have both been charged with robbery in the first degree.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
$125K Reward Offered To Solve 5 Children Shootings In Birmingham
So far this year, six children have been shot in Birmingham, and only one of those shootings has been solved.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Arrest Made In Gas Station Double Homicide: Birmingham Police
Antonio Shaw, 27, of Birmingham is accused of fatally shooting two people in the Circle K parking lot on Roebuck Plaza Drive.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Police Crack Down On Street Racing, Exhibition Driving
So far this year, Birmingham police have written over 700 citations and have made 17 arrests stemming from street racing.
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Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook PD Looking For Man Who Fled Traffic Stop
The suspect is believed to no longer be in the area, according to Mountain Brook police.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Public Library Awarded $16K Grant For Literacy Program
The grant will help the library provide free reading and math tutoring for second- and third-grade students in Birmingham City Schools.
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