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Birmingham, Panama City Beach
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QTS confirms plans for proposed data center campus in Bessemer

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC has confirmed one of the companies involved in the massive and controversial data center project in Bessemer. A spokesperson with QTS Data Centers tells WBRC that the company is pursuing plans for a proposed data center campus on the Project Marvel site in Bessemer. Our partners at the Birmingham Business Journal report the land for Project Marvel was recently purchased by a top private equity firm in deals worth more than $870 million.
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United Steelworkers challenges BFGoodrich closure as West Alabama nonprofits step up to help workers

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Union leaders are speaking out about the closure of the longtime BFGoodrich plant in Tuscaloosa. The shutdown in 2028 is expected to hit families and the local economy hard. The United Steelworkers Union represents about 1,000 workers at the Tuscaloosa plant. USW says it will demand to bargain with the company over the effects of the decision to close the 80-year-old facility. The union says it will use every tool it has to protect workers’ rights and benefits.
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Jabari Peoples’ family pushing for justice 1 year after 18-year-old was shot, killed by Homewood police officer

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WSFA-TV (Montgomery, AL) Verified
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - One year ago, 18-year-old Jabari Peoples was shot and killed by a Homewood police officer. The case gained national attention and sparked protests and boycotts in the city. But a year later, Peoples’ family says they are still seeking justice. Tuesday, dozens of family, friends, supporters and community activists gathered at Homewood Soccer Park in the area where Peoples was shot to remember him. They also spelled out his name in candles. “Say his name: Jabari Peoples.
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Jabari Peoples’ family pushing for justice 1 year after 18-year-old was shot, killed by Homewood police officer

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - One year ago, 18-year-old Jabari Peoples was shot and killed by a Homewood police officer. The case gained national attention and sparked protests and boycotts in the city. But a year later, Peoples’ family says they are still seeking justice. Tuesday, dozens of family, friends, supporters and community activists gathered at Homewood Soccer Park in the area where Peoples was shot to remember him. They also spelled out his name in candles. “Say his name: Jabari Peoples.
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U.S. Coast Guard set to cut ribbon Friday on training center in Birmingham

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The U.S. Coast Guard will officially cut the ribbon Friday on the new Training Center Birmingham-Southern (TRACEN), the new home of the Enlisted Training Center of Excellence on the former campus of Birmingham Southern College. Anticipation has been growing since the announcement was made earlier this year.
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NWS receives more than 100 wind damage reports from Monday storms

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Strong winds on Monday toppled trees and brought down power lines around Central Alabama. The National Weather Service in Birmingham received more than 100 reports of wind damage. They say the path spanned about 300 miles. NWS Meteorologist Gerald Satterwhite tells us a big wind event can sometimes cause more damage than a tornado. “As they are moving along, they cover a much greater area than a tornado.
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Families push to strengthen state regulations after suing Carver Memorial cemetery over headstone issues, other complaints

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Multiple families have filed lawsuits after paying for headstones for their loved ones at George Washington Carver Memorial cemetery in Birmingham that they say never showed up. In one case, the wrong headstone was placed on a grave. WBRC has investigated complaints at Carver cemetery for years over missing headstones, grass not being cut and poor record keeping. Tayana Robinson’s mother, Tracy, worked for 30 years at UAB in health information management.
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Historic cemetery reopens days after shocking loved ones with sudden closure

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By Josh Gauntt Verified, Brandy Beard Verified
| KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A historic Birmingham cemetery appeared to reopen just as suddenly as it closed down. Families of loved ones buried at Zion Memorial Gardens were shocked to find a note on the business’s front door on May 17 that said the cemetery was closed. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closed for business. We are limiting our assistance to burial service planning only,” the sign read. Below that was a phone number that reportedly sent callers to voicemail.
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Families left in limbo after Zion Memorial cemetery posts ‘closed for business’ sign on office door

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC is On Your Side trying to get answers after a historic cemetery posted a sign on the office door that says in part “closed for business,” leaving families in limbo. The sign at Zion Memorial Gardens reads, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closed for business. We are limiting our assistance to burial service planning only. Please call 205-833-0128.” Issues at Zion Memorial Gardens in BIrmingham(WBRC) When you dial the number, it sends you to voicemail.
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Former UAB softball player speaks out about issues with coach who recently stepped back from program

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WSFA-TV (Montgomery, AL) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the first time, we’re hearing from a former UAB softball player in the wake of allegations of mental and verbal abuse against softball coach Taylor Smartt. Smartt took a step back from the program after the allegations, including alleged racist remarks, were made public. When Auburn Dupree transferred to UAB her junior year, she had a pretty good season. “I did enjoy it. I was happy. I was close to home,” Dupree said.
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Former UAB softball player speaks out about issues with coach who recently stepped back from program

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By Josh Gauntt Verified
| WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL) Verified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For the first time, we’re hearing from a former UAB softball player in the wake of allegations of mental and verbal abuse against softball coach Taylor Smartt. Smartt took a step back from the program after the allegations, including alleged racist remarks, were made public. When Auburn Dupree transferred to UAB her junior year, she had a pretty good season. “I did enjoy it. I was happy. I was close to home,” Dupree said.
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