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Alabama Power warns customers of bill scam

Alabama Power warns customers of bill scam

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Alabama Power is warning customers about a phone scam.

Officials say someone is calling customers, telling them their power will be shut off at a certain time if they don't pay. The customers are told to go an buy a reloadable debit card and are given a deadline to pay. When the customer buys the card and calls back with the information, the card is quickly emptied.

Alabama Power officials say, unfortunately, some people have already been duped.

"The thing we want to remind our customers is: that's not the way we do business. If you have every have any question...hang up the phone and call [the utility company]," Ike Pigott said.

If you have questions about your power bill or you've received a scam call like this you are encouraged to call Alabama Power at 1-800-245-2244. Read more about avoiding scams on the Alabama Power news page.

Wells Fargo announces heavy support in Civil Rights anniversary

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.

Last flying B-29 bomber stops in Birmingham

"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

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'

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.

Recipe: White chocolate mousse with warm balsamic strawberries

Recipe: White chocolate mousse with warm balsamic strawberries

White chocolate mousse with warm balsamic strawberries

Chef Franklin Biggs