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Wells Fargo announces heavy support in Civil Rights anniversary

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Friday, May 17th, 9:28 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Wells Fargo announces plans to support a wide variety of programs and events as part of Birmingham's 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. They plan to help seven specific groups this year as part of the city's "50 Years Forward" effort.

Representatives from the different organizations were at the press conference this morning. Some of their plans this year include providing college scholarships through the 16th Street Baptist Church Foundation, sponsoring the re-print of the A.G. Gaston book "Green Power," supporting educational programs at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and sponsoring Juneteenth Culture Fest at the BCRI on June 1st.

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Absolutely Alabama preview: Aprons, berries, a garden and saloon

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:37pm
Photos and captions by Fred Hunter
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Last flying B-29 bomber stops in Birmingham

Submitted by J-P Dice, Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:14am
"Fifi" is on display at the Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport through the weekend. (Photo: J-P Dice)

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The only flying B-29 bomber is at Birmingham Shuttlesworth through the weekend. This B-29 is named FiFi and was built in 1945. The B-29 is often credited as the aircraft that ended World War II.

The B-29 along with a lot of other warbirds will be available for rides and tours through Sunday evening. The aircraft are owned by the Commemorative Air Force in Addison, TX.

Follow the signs at Birmingham Airport to Kaiser Aircraft Industries.

For additional information visit airpowertour.org.

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Oak Mountain High School vandalized overnight

Submitted by Nate Hall on Thursday, May 16th, 12:38 pm
Parents line up to check their kids out of school at Oak Mountain High. (Photo: Melanie Posey)

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The Shelby County Board of Education says Oak Mountain High School was vandalized overnight.

Shelby County Schools Spokesperson Cindy Warner says a slippery/soapy substance was put on the school's hallway floors. Students are being temporarily housed in the commons area, performing arts center and cafeteria since the classrooms are not accessible.

Cleaning crews have been called to clean up the hallways. Classrooms are expected to be reopened soon.

Students who wish to leave are allowed to check out with parental permission. Around 11 a.m., there was a line of parents waiting to check out their kids that stretched outside the school building.

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Pelham library hosts annual 'Flapjack Fundraiser'

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 5:04pm
Pelham library hosts annual 'Flapjack Fundraiser'

From the Pelham Public Library

On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Pelham Public Library and the Pelham Library Guild hosted the annual Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Pelham. Receipts from the event help fund an annual scholarship of $2,500 to a local high school student.

The pancake breakfast successfully raised $1,744 for the award. The 2013 scholarship has been granted to local high school student Abby Beal.

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Recipe: White chocolate mousse with warm balsamic strawberries

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:28pm
Recipe: White chocolate mousse with warm balsamic strawberries

White chocolate mousse with warm balsamic strawberries

Chef Franklin Biggs

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Ala-based firm to combat cyberattacks

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 12:03pm
Ala-based firm to combat cyberattacks

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A new company is being launched in Birmingham to combat computer-based attacks.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is starting an intelligence company called Malcovery in a public-private partnership.

The director of UAB's computer forensics office, Gary Warner, will serve as the company's chief technologist while remaining in his role with the university.

Warner says the company provides real-time intelligence to identify cyberattacks as they occur worldwide. Malcovery is an outgrowth of Warner's work identify computer security threats.

Malcovery is based jointly in Birmingham and in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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