Valerie Bell

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Valerie Bell

Is the once cherished tradition of heading to the movies, grabbing popcorn, and settling into the perfect seat becoming less common? The recent closure of AMC Lee Branch 15 in March has sparked questions about the future of movie theaters. AMC confirmed the closure, stating the company "routinely reviews theatres in our circuit...and makes decisions to strengthen the company going forward."Alan Franks, an assistant professor at UAB, said theaters are struggling due to several factors.

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Valerie Bell

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - When Sheree Kennon lost her son to gun violence in 2021, her life changed forever. “The reason why it's so important to me in my heart—my son was murdered in 2021,” Kennon said. “I think about my grandson. He was 2 at the time and was in the car with him as well,” Kennon said. Now, Kennon has turned her grief into action.

2 weeks ago | abc3340.com | Valerie Bell

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The inspiring story of Lilly Ledbetter, a former tire plant supervisor from Gadsden who became a national symbol for equal pay, is coming to select theaters with the release of the film "Lilly" on May 9. Ledbetter's journey from a small-town job to the halls of Congress and the White House is chronicled in the movie, which will open in select theaters, including in Birmingham at Sidewalk.

2 weeks ago | abc3340.com | Valerie Bell

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A 13-year-old boy was knocked unconscious during a violent incident at Birmingham's City Walk, prompting his mother to call for arrests and raise questions about what's being done. Mamie Easley, the boy's mother, said, "It's heartbreaking some kids did this.

2 weeks ago | abc3340.com | Valerie Bell

LINCOLN, Ala. (WBMA) — She may only be two years old, but Derby made a big impact on race weekend security. The highly trained ATF K-9 is part of the multi-agency effort working to ensure safety during the highly anticipated weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Derby and her handler, Special Agent David Wiley with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), were assisting local and state law enforcement by conducting explosives sweeps across the venue.