Jonathan Skinner

Birmingham

Reporter at WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL)

Reporter at @wbrcnews Fox 6 Birmingham, AL. Morehouse Man. Medill Mafia. Panthers, Hornets, Hurricanes, Tar Heels Fan. Matthew 22:36-40. 📸 IG: @jskinnertv

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‘It’s a stunning venue’: A look inside Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater

5 days ago | waff.com | Ashlee Nicole |Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A day that has been years in the making is nearly upon the Magic City as completion of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater draws closer. Live Nation’s Jay Wilson welcomed WBRC’s Jonathan Skinner to the new venue to give an update on the amphitheater’s progress, saying construction is on time. “I was just back talking to Joel with stone construction and he says we’re on time,” Wilson said standing outside Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
‘It’s a stunning venue’: A look inside Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater

5 days ago | wbrc.com | Ashlee Nicole |Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A day that has been years in the making is nearly upon the Magic City as completion of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater draws closer. Live Nation’s Jay Wilson welcomed WBRC’s Jonathan Skinner to the new venue to give an update on the amphitheater’s progress, saying construction is on time. “I was just back talking to Joel with stone construction and he says we’re on time,” Wilson said standing outside Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
WWE WrestleMania 41: Full card, how to watch, and predictions

3 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Ashlee Nicole |Jonathan Skinner |Matt Daniel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WBRC) - Typically, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but according to Paul “Triple H” Levesque, what happens in Vegas “will be heard around the world.”The stage is now set for WrestleMania 41 from Allegiant Stadium Saturday and Sunday night. The two-night event follows up the biggest WrestleMania of all time last year in Philadelphia where Cody Rhodes finished his story, capturing the WWE Championship from Roman Reigns, ending a 1,316 day reign as champion.
Alabama Humanities Alliance to honor Alabama natives Rick Bragg, Roy Wood Jr.

Nov 26, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Jonathan Skinner

Share BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - The Alabama Humanities Alliance (AHA) is honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Bragg and Emmy-nominated humorist Roy Wood Jr. at its Alabama Colloquium. The event will take place inside the Jemison Concert Hall at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. The night will include a conversation between Bragg and Wood.
The 10th Annual Just a Call Away 5K happens in Homewood this weekend

Aug 16, 2024 | wbrc.com | Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Crisis Center is hosting its 10th annual Just a Call Away 5k this weekend in Homewood. The event includes family-friendly activities, a 5K race, a fun run, and more. The Crisis Center is a nonprofit that helps people experiencing mental health challenges, thoughts of suicide, addiction, or other personal crises. The organization offers its services free of charge to the public.
Safe Summer Series 2024 season kicks off with a concert at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Aug 16, 2024 | wbrc.com | Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Safe Summer Series returns for a new year with a concert at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The event will feature performances from nationally renowned artist Raheem DeVaughn and local artist Logan the Entertainer. The concert will be held at the BBG on Sunday, August 18, at 6:00 p.m. It’s free to attend. There will be local food trucks in attendance offering food for purchase.
Drive Electric Alabama 2024 EV Summit brings industry and state leaders to Birmingham

Aug 15, 2024 | wbrc.com | Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Industry leaders from across the state and country came to Birmingham for the Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit. The event brings industry experts leaders, engineers, and more to discuss the growing electric vehicle industry in Alabama and its impact on the state’s economy. The summit included panel discussions with topics such as current industry changes, overcoming range anxiety through infrastructure growth, and commercial vehicle transition to EV.
Alabama Greek Picnic returns for seventh year

Aug 8, 2024 | wbrc.com | Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The 7th Annual Greek Picnic takes starts today and runs through Sunday. The event brings together members of Greek fraternities and sororities and the entire community. It invites attendees to celebrate culture, unity, and community service.
New grocery store opens in Fairfield

Jul 31, 2024 | wbrc.com | Jonathan Skinner

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Carver Jones Market is now open in Fairfield, bringing a new grocery store to the area. Prior to the market’s opening, owners said “100% of Fairfield — 3,400 households — have zero acceptable access to ‘good’ and fresh food, which leads to hunger, poor health, higher food prices, and increased morbidity.” The market is minority owned and owners say their goal is to provide fresh, affordable food, jobs, and resources to the community.
InfraGard holds 2024 Cyber Forensics Camp for Middle School Students

Jul 30, 2024 | wbrc.com | Jonathan Skinner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Middle school students had the chance to learn more about a career in cyber forensics through a camp led by InfraGard, Ed Farm, and the FBI. As part of the camp, the students learned the fundamentals of cybersecurity and forensics. Students had the opportunity to work on a case using some of the same tools and techniques used by the FBI to collect information and solve crimes. Close to sixty students signed up for the program.