Kyra Purvis
Multimedia Journalist at WBMA-TV (Birmingham, AL)
General Assignment Reporter for Good Morning Alabama☀️ @abc3340. ΔΣΘ. ECSU alumna. ~“Intentional days create a Life on Purpose”~ Story ideas? [email protected]
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1 week ago |
abc3340.com | Kyra Purvis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An old hotel in Birmingham is set to be transformed into affordable housing. The Economy Lodge, located off Crestwood Boulevard, has been purchased by Endeavor Group Real Estate, which plans to convert it into affordable apartments. The development will feature 226 studio units, along with amenities such as a laundromat and gym. The apartments will offer all-inclusive pricing, covering rent and utilities, with prices starting at approximately $950 a month.
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2 weeks ago |
abc3340.com | Kyra Purvis
Sat, June 14th 2025 at 2:43 PMShooting at Walk Ons in Hoover leaves one injured, investigation ongoing, (abc3340.com)HOOVER, Ala. — Saturday afternoon Hoover police responded to a shooting at Walk-ons on Tattersall Park Drive. Authorities reported that one victim was transported to the hospital and is believed to be in stable condition. Police say the shooting was an isolated incident and that there is no danger to the public.
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2 weeks ago |
abc3340.com | Kyra Purvis
HOOVER, Ala. — Some residents in the Inverness community of Hoover are voicing their opposition to a new shopping center planned at the corner of Valleydale Road and Inverness Center Drive, just off Highway 280. The development, which has been in the works for at least two years, aims to add retail space with a big-box store component. Residents have expressed concerns about the potential increase in traffic. Long time resident Pat Goodnight saying, "This corner cannot handle that.
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2 weeks ago |
abc3340.com | Kyra Purvis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As students across the state enjoy their summer break, educators are raising concerns about the "summer slide." This is where students experience learning loss during the vacation months. Experts warn that this can leave students lagging behind when the new school year begins.
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2 weeks ago |
abc3340.com | Kyra Purvis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools(BCS) is launching its Sensational Summer Learning program, offering a variety of educational opportunities at no cost to parents. The program is available to all students in the district, from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Every school within the district will host a program this summer. BCS has expanded its summer literacy and numeracy programs after seeing improvements in student learning.
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