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5 days ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A simulated emergency at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on Wednesday was part of a triennial drill mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration to test readiness and decision-making capabilities. The exercise involved hundreds of participants, including fire and rescue teams, Birmingham Police Department, and volunteer victims. Kim Hunt, Vice President of Communications at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport, emphasized the importance of the drill.
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5 days ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the Children's Crusade, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement, with a march and re-enactment involving high school students and original participants, known as foot soldiers. In 1963, more than 1,000 students walked out of their schools to protest segregation, facing arrest, fire hoses, and police dogs. Paulette Roby, who was 13 at the time, recalled the challenges they faced. "Back then, we couldn’t go to the library.
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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Senate Bill 330 has been signed into law, but the City of Birmingham is taking legal action to block its implementation, aiming to clear the way for the city to purchase the Birmingham Water Works Board for one dollar. A federal judge recently denied the city's request for a temporary restraining order, allowing Governor Kay Ivey to sign the bill into law.
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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix has returned to Barber Motorsports Park, bringing a wave of excitement and international attention to Birmingham. The event, which kicked off with the first round of practice Friday, is expected to draw even more than last year's 80,000 attendees.
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1 week ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama is preparing for President Trump's visit this evening, with barricades already set up outside Coleman Coliseum and across the city. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox acknowledged the challenges of hosting the president, stating that the city will expand its resources to ensure the trip's success. Students and graduates have expressed varied reactions to the event.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has launched the IGNITE program, becoming the fourth in Alabama to adopt this initiative aimed at preparing inmates for life after jail. The program, which stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education, focuses on reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation through a merit-based system. Jefferson County Commission President Joe Knight expressed optimism about the program's potential impact.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The City of Birmingham has approved nearly $50,000 to be allocated to James Paving Company for the installation of speed cushions at various locations throughout the city. This decision, made during a recent city council meeting, aims to address the backlog of areas in need of traffic calming measures. A city representative stated during the council meeting that there are over 300 cases where the city seeks to implement speed calming improvements.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The City of Birmingham is investing $185,000 in Archibald and Woodrow Enterprises as part of its effort to support and invest in small businesses. The city council approved the funding, which includes a five-year revenue sharing incentive and a two-year hiring incentive, not to exceed the total amount. With this funding, Archibald & Woodrow’s BBQ will move into the former Rib-It-Up space at 830 and 810 First Ave.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the deadline for obtaining a Real ID just two weeks away, travelers in Alabama are experiencing lengthy wait times at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Starting May 7, U.S. travelers aged 18 and older will need a Real ID-compliant state-issued ID card to board domestic flights and access certain federal and Department of Defense facilities. HERE is the ALEA star-ID information page. Learn about what documents are required/accepted HERE.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc3340.com | Olivia Gauthier
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Jefferson County Board of Education (JEFCOED) has announced that it will allow Majority-to-Minority (M-to-M) Transfers for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. The application window for these transfers will be open from March 15 through June 2, 2025. A federal consent decree was issued to ensure the Jefferson County Board of Education (Alabama) complies with desegregation obligations and works toward ending federal oversight.
