Sarah Killian

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Sarah Killian

NEXT. BACK TO YOU. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU STEPH. THIS WEEKEND MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE A MOUNTAIN BROOK TEEN WAS ATTACKED BY A SHARK OFF THE GULF COAST. NOW, ALABAMA’S COASTAL COMMUNITIES ARE HARD AT WORK SETTING UP SHARK ALERTS. LULU’S LAW WAS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR LAST MONTH. IT’S NAMED AFTER LULU GRIBBIN, THE 15 YEAR OLD WHO LOST PART OF HER ARM AND LEG IN A SHARK ATTACK OFF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE LAST SUMMER. THIS NEW ALABAMA LAW ESTABLISHES SHARK ALERTS IN MOBILE AND BALDWIN COUNTIES.

3 weeks ago | wvtm13.com | Sarah Killian

A year after a Mountain Brook teen was attacked by a shark off the Gulf Coast, Alabama coastal communities are hard at work setting up shark alerts. On June 7, 2024, then 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin was one of three people bitten by a shark off the Florida panhandle. She was severely injured and ended up losing part of her left arm and leg. In the last year, Lulu has courageously fought to overcome her injuries. She’s now advocating for others through her organization, Lulu Strong.

1 month ago | wvtm13.com | Sarah Killian

Mahjong, an ancient Chinese game, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity across the Birmingham metro area, with local meetups and lessons drawing enthusiasts eager to learn and socialize. Every Monday morning, the O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook hosts a mahjong meetup. "It's exciting, it's fun and it's fast paced," said Katie Moellering, adult services department manager at the library. Mahjong is played with 152 tiles featuring three different suits: cracks, bams and dots.

1 month ago | wvtm13.com | Sarah Killian

This week, Deer Valley Elementary School in Hoover hosted "The Great Shake," a competition where fourth and fifth grade students test their professional skills. Nicole Stokes, principal at Deer Valley, said the competition is inspired by a program at The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. "It's an opportunity for students to engage with community members and to showcase their leadership skills," Stokes said.

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Sarah Killian

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a freight train late Sunday night in Bessemer, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.The incident happened at about 10:45 p.m. in the 5500 block of Avenue A in Bessemer. According to Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, the unidentified man was pronounced dead minutes after crews arrived on the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating.