Emma Owen

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'I think I'm going to remember it forever': Elementary teacher goes extra mile for student

1 month ago | wlwt.com | Emma Owen

For Emily Gilreath, first-grade teacher at Pleasant Grove Elementary in Alabama, the love she has for her students spreads far beyond the classroom. One of many examples of this recently went viral, where Gilreath was gifted $10,000 for Teacher Appreciation Week. In the TikTok you can see in the video above, Gilreath and her student, Brooklyn, were getting ready for the school's "Sneaker Ball," an event Brooklyn originally didn't think she'd be able to attend.
Pleasant Grove teacher goes extra mile for student

1 month ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

For Emily Gilreath, first grade teacher at Pleasant Grove Elementary, the love she has for her students spreads far beyond the classroom. One of many examples of this recently went viral, even catching the attention of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' where Gilreath was gifted $10,000 for Teacher Appreciation Week.
How our feathered neighbors are comfortable living in such populated areas

1 month ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

Geese, our feathered neighbors, don't seem to be phased by much. You may spot them along a busy highway, at your nearby park or even outside your home. But how are they so calm in these conditions? Alan Yester, zoological manager of the bird department at the Birmingham Zoo, helped us get the answer. To learn how geese thrive alongside humans, Yester first explained their history.
Man dies days after assault in Birmingham

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

A 50-year-old Birmingham man is dead after a reported assault, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office. The man, identified as Darius Stinson, received blunt force injuries. The coroner's office said this happened on April 10 around 3 a.m. Stinson was pronounced dead at Princeton Baptist Medical Center 13 days later, on Wednesday. The Birmingham Police Department is investigating his death. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
Man dies after receiving blunt and sharp force injuries during assault

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

ASKED TO CALL POLICE. AND WE’RE ALSO WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS KILLED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, BUT HAS NOT YET BEEN IDENTIFIED.
Fans send off Alabama's Gymnastics Team ahead of NCAA Championship

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

SALAS. ALABAMA’S GYMNASTICS TEAM RECEIVED A WARM SENDOFF TODAY AS THEY SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP. FANS GATHERED TO CELEBRATE THE ATHLETES AS THEY LEFT FOR FORT WORTH, TEXAS. WVTM 13 EMMA OWEN, YOU WERE THERE FOR THE SENDOFF. LOTS OF BAM OF SPIRIT AS THE TEAM GOT READY FOR TAKEOFF. YEAH, GUY, YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THAT. FANS, ALONG WITH THE BAND AND CHEERLEADERS BROUGHT THE HYPE TODAY AS GYMNASTS GOT READY TO BOARD THEIR FLIGHTS. TAKE A LISTEN. THE BAND SOUNDED GOOD THERE.
University of Alabama senior dies in camping accident

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

WELL, BRYLEE BROWN IS HERE WITH US THIS MIDDAY AND BRYLEE YESTERDAY WAS JUST SO GLOOMY. IT’S KIND OF COLD OUT THERE, OUT TODAY, BUT AT LEAST WE HAVE SOME SUNSHINE. YES, IT IS STILL COOL THOUGH, AND WE’RE ONLY GOING TO MAKE IT INTO THE LOW 60S TODAY. BUT SOME WARMER WEATHER COMING DOWN THE ROAD. A LOT OF TEMPERATURE SWINGS IN THE SEVEN DAY FORECAST, BUT IT’S SPRINGTIME AROUND HERE AND THERE’S JUST A LOT TO UNPACK. BUT LET’S TAKE A LOOK OUTSIDE. THIS IS LOOKING OVER REGIONS FIELD MAINLY A BLUE SKY.
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama breaks ground on new facility

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

By next spring, the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama hopes to be serving those in need out of a new facility.The food bank broke ground on the facility Thursday morning. It will be on Turin Drive in Bessemer."This new facility means that we'll be able to feed more of our neighbors who experience food insecurity, and that's our mission, that's why we are here," said Nicole Williams, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
15-year-old faces attempted murder charges after shooting at Tuscaloosa officers

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

Video: A look at Tuesday's forecastA 15-year-old is charged with firing at a marked patrol vehicle with officers inside and hitting an occupied building on Monday. The sheriff's office said two officers were in the car patrolling 23rd Avenue East on Monday because a shooting was reported in that area the day before. >> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13While the officers were on patrol, they reportedly saw a teen walk quickly between two houses when he saw them.
Tree falls, killing man in Jefferson County

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Emma Owen

A fallen tree left a man dead in Jefferson County on Saturday.According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called to Neely Road for a report of a tree falling on the man. Gardendale Fire and Rescue pronounced him dead on the scene.The name of the man has not been released yet.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.