Chasity Maxie
WBRC FOX6 News
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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USDA proposes changes to school meals
School meals could look and taste different in the future. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to what your kids are eating during school hours. Those changes include cutting down on sugar and salt in hopes of making school meals healthier. → Read More
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Biden Administration’s plan to forgive student loans
The Supreme Court is getting ready to hear arguments Tuesday on President Joe Biden’s plan to relieve student debt. The plan impacts millions of Americans who could see their loans wiped away or reduced, if the justices allow it. → Read More
Homebuilders say lumber prices seem to be easing
A little bit of good news if you’re planning to build a house or start some home improvement projects soon: lumber prices are starting to ease. Analysts say lumber fell 24 percent last week. → Read More
Jefferson County Dept. of Health warns flu season isn’t over
The state’s flu surveillance map shows a lot of flu activity still circulating throughout Jefferson County. → Read More
Why are Alabama car tag prices so high this year?
Normally, you’d expect to pay less each year for your car tag because most cars depreciate in value over time. But supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic slowed car manufacturing causing the price of used cars to skyrocket. → Read More
Why are Alabama car tag prices so high this year?
Normally, you’d expect to pay less each year for your car tag because most cars depreciate in value over time. But supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic slowed car manufacturing causing the price of used cars to skyrocket. → Read More
Why are Alabama car tag prices so high this year?
Normally, you’d expect to pay less each year for your car tag because most cars depreciate in value over time. But supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic slowed car manufacturing causing the price of used cars to skyrocket. → Read More
One Place offers support to domestic violence survivors
Birmingham Police responding to yet another domestic violence incident early Friday morning—the second in just two weeks. In both situations the suspects shot themselves after hurting or killing their romantic partners. → Read More
DHS recognizes WellHouse and the CHIPS Center for their efforts to counter human trafficking
Birmingham and Jefferson County efforts to fight human trafficking are being recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. → Read More
What are Alabama schools doing to improve school security?
We’re On Your Side asking questions about school security following several recent instances of guns at schools. → Read More
Birmingham Parks and Rec seeking lifeguards for upcoming swim season
If you’re a good swimmer and have a willingness to help people, Birmingham Parks and Recreation wants you. They have a desperate need to find lifeguards so they can open more pools this summer. → Read More
Georgia pastor says scammers used his identity to try to con one of his church members, BBB says it can happen in Alabama
A warning tonight about scammers posing as leaders of your places of worship to get something from you. It’s already happened in Georgia and Florida and the Better Business Bureau said it’s only a matter of time before it happens here in Alabama. → Read More
Experts say rental rates in the Birmingham-metro area are up about $300 since before pandemic
There’s some good news and some bad news when it comes to rental rates in our area. Researchers at rent.com said rent prices appear to be leveling off, but it’s still quite expensive to rent in our area. → Read More
Restaurant owner reacts to Bessemer mayor’s plans for big changes in the city
Revitalization was one of the highlights of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley’s State of the City Address this week. He touted dozens of new businesses coming to town, and hundreds of blighted buildings torn down. And one local business owner is reacting to all the change happening in his community. → Read More
Bessemer mayor says police removed 300 guns from the streets in 2022
Bessemer Police have taken hundreds of guns off the streets in the past year, and Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley said public safety remains top of mind. → Read More
UAB medical students create ‘Compassion Closet’ to ensure patients are ‘discharged with dignity’
It’s an issue you may not have been aware of unless you’ve been in the situation, but it’s something that happens all the time. We’re talking about patients leaving the hospital without fresh, clean clothing. But a group of UAB medical students is looking to change that. → Read More
‘Protecting Good’ helps dozens of households get fortified roofs
A cold, rainy day was the perfect back drop for an event focused on better preparing Birmingham’s northside for severe weather. A new public-private partnership is helping revitalize Birmingham’s historic northside neighbors. → Read More
Local AFT president reacts to proposed bill that would raise teacher pay
There is a new bill up for discussion that would raise the minimum salary for teachers to $60,000 a year in every state including Alabama. The bill is making its way through Congress with a hope that the increase will attract more people to profession. → Read More
$25 million is available in Jefferson County for those needing rental assistance
There’s new help for people in Jefferson County struggling to pay their rent and utilities. The Alabama Housing Finance Authority and Jefferson County are teaming up to offer millions of dollars to our neighbors who need it most. → Read More
Producer Price Index falls half a percentage point: what this means for the economy & for you
Some good news about the economy and your money! The prices manufacturers pay to make goods before they sell them to you are going down—and experts said that could be a sign inflation is cooling. → Read More