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"Sylabration" to raise money for statewide tornado relief

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 5:28pm
"Sylabration" to raise money for statewide tornado relief

The purpose behind the "Sylabration" festival held in Sylacauga is twofold: to raise money for tornado victims across the state and to celebrate a city-wide honor.

Sylacauga has been named in the top 100 Best Communities in the Nation for Young People a total of five times by the organization America's Promise Alliance. But beyond recognizing the city's honor, Sylacauga's mayor Sam Wright hopes the June 2 "Sylabration" will be about reaching out to communities hit in the April 27 tornadoes.

"The City of Sylacauga was spared on April 27, and the least we can do is give back," Wright said in a release. “On June 2, we invite you all to come join a day of families helping families.”

The celebration is being held in Sylacauga's Legion Stadium from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live music acts include the country group Diamond Rio and the band Otis Day and the Knights.

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Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:08pm
Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Bo Jackson's fundraising efforts for tornado relief didn't end when he crossed the finish line of a 300 mile charity ride in Tuscaloosa. An online silent auction that continues through 9 p.m. is raising more money for the Alabama Governor's Emergency Relief Fund.

Bo Jackson's five-day charity ride took him from north Alabama at Lake Guntersville State Park through other tornado-ravaged areas of the state, including Cullman, Jasper and Bessemer before ending in Tuscaloosa.

The Bo Bikes Bama campaign had a goal of raising $1 million and is currently more than halfway to that mark with $503,813. The online silent auction offers all five of Bo's custom-made TREK bikes, signed sports memorabilia, vacation packages, artwork and more. So far, the highest bid is around $800 for a Bo Bikes Bama jersey signed and worn by Lance Armstrong.

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PHOTOS: Coosa Fest 2012

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 3:30pm

Photos from Coosa Fest 2012. The festival took place in Childersburg on March 17.

These photos are courtesy of Peter Storey, President and CEO of Childersburg Chamber of Commerce.

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Movie Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:45pm

Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM offers his take on the high seas claymation movie  "The Pirates! Band of Misfits." The movie is created from the same folks who brought us "Wallace and Gromit" and "Chicken Run."

This review is by Devon Laird and Mercer Morrison. See more Movie Madness with Mercer reviews here on YouTube.

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10 time-saving apps for moms

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 9:05am
10 time-saving apps for moms

By Christina DesMarais

I don't know about you, but this year for Mother's Day, I know what I'd appreciate more than anything is a little help.

These tools can deliver just that -- though you don't need to be a mom to use them.

VolunteerSpot

VolunteerSpot is a free online coordination tool used by busy moms, teachers, or anyone who needs to coordinate participation from others for activities like help in the classroom, parent-teacher conferences, service projects, donations for silent auctions, or staffing for sporting events or races.

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10 summer health risks to watch out for

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 8:53am
10 summer health risks to watch out for

By Marisa Ramiccio

When summer finally arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks, especially during the summer, so before you step outside, prepare yourself for these 10 summer health risks.

Insect-Borne Illness

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911 deals with butt dials

Submitted by Vanessa Araiza
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 8:10am

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Back pockets and purses are
very popular places to put your cell phone, but often times you can make a call
you didn't intend to.

Birmingham Police Sergeant
Johnny Williams said dozens of those unintended or "butt dial" calls are made
directly to dispatch.

"We may average about
50 or so per day depending upon the day," said Williams. Williams said
that number can fluctuate depending on the day.

Birmingham isn't the only
area seeing a high volume of misdials. Shelby County's 9-1-1 center answered
more than 18,000 last year and Talladega County had about 35,000 unintended
calls. Large numbers but in the grand scheme of things people like Andrew Clark
don't think it's too bad.

"Compared to the
population it doesn't sound very high and with all the cell phones and
different phones and things like that so that doesn't sound terribly high for
the population," said Clark.

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