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Bayside reminisces on firsts and looks to the future

Submitted by Megan Roberts, Associate producer, Fox6
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:45am
Bayside reminisces on firsts and looks to the future

After a four year hiatus from Alabama, for no reason in particular, Bayside finally returned to grace Birmingham's music scene with their undeniable presence.  The New York natives have been making their way toward the east coast alongside punk rock band Alkaline Trio. 

While Zydeco was one of the smaller venues they've played, Bayside founding member Anthony Raneri says he doesn't discriminate; he appreciates all shows, whether it be festivals, amphitheaters or a hole in the wall venue. 

Back in October, Bayside released a covers EP titled, Covers, Vo. 1.  Raneri says they had the fans in mind when they decided to go forth with a cover album.

"We knew it had been a little while since we released our last record and we knew it was going to be a little while before we released the next one, so it was something to get to the fans," he said.

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Your week in review: May 3

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Friday, May 3rd, 6:40 pm
Your week in review: May 3

(RNN) - Police said they arrested three people in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing attacks. Two of the students were roommates with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the attacks. Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, from Kazakhstan, were charged with obstruction of justice. Robel Phillipos, a U.S. citizen, was charged with making a false statement. Officials do not believe they helped planning the attack, but that they tried to cover up the crime after the fact.

NBA player Jason Collins has come out, saying he is gay. He is the first active openly gay athlete in the NBA.

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Trussville's City Fest will go on 'rain or shine' May 3-4

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:19pm
Trussville's City Fest will go on 'rain or shine' May 3-4

Trussville's 33rd annual citywide celebration will go on this Saturday, May 4 "rain or shine," according to the chamber of commerce.

City Fest, formerly known as Trussville's "Dog Daze" festival, will take place in The Mall in historic downtown Trussville. Admission is free.

"Trussville City Fest this weekend is RAIN or SHINE. We are gonna have a great time no matter what. Please makes plans to come. Umbrella's are allowed. There is no make-up date! SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!" the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce posted on their Facebook page on Wednesday, May 1.

For more information, visit www.trussvillecityfest.com or see the press release from the chamber of commerce below:

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Pinson Valley HS theatre presents Broadway Night May 3-4

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 12:32pm
Pinson Valley HS theatre presents Broadway Night May 3-4

Students in Pinson Valley High School's Theatre department are presenting a night of Broadway's most memorable moments on May 3 and 4.

The performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. both nights and tickets are $5.

For details and directions to get to Pinson Valley High School, visit pinsonvalleyhigh.jefcoed.com.

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Ala. follows up Best BBQ Bracket contest with Sauce-Off competition

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:58pm
Ala. follows up Best BBQ Bracket contest with Sauce-Off competition

MONTGOMERY, AL - Community leaders in four Alabama cities will sample local barbecue sauces and send regional winners to the "BBQ Sauce-Off" championship on May 18 in Birmingham.

The regional competitions will begin May 4 in downtown Montgomery at the Southern Makers Festival and in Mobile at the Market on the Square.  The following Saturday competitions will be held in Decatur at the Decatur/Morgan County Farmers Market and in Tuscaloosa at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

Alabama Tourism Department's Brian Jones said the Sauce-Off is a follow up to the popular BBQ Bracket contest on Facebook that state tourism did last month. "We had more than 81,000 votes cast on our Alabama Food Facebook page with Jim ‘N Nick's ending up as our state winner. The BBQ Bracket was like a hit movie and the Sauce-Off is our sequel," Jones said.

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Get rid of prescription drugs at national take back event April 27

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Digital Producer
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 5:14pm
Get rid of prescription drugs at national take back event April 27

Several Jefferson County-area law enforcement agencies will participate in the National Drug Take Back 2013 event.

Officers will take back unused or expired prescription drugs, no questions asked, Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At last year's event, 488,395 pounds of prescription medications were collected at more than 5,000 take back sites across the U.S.

The most common ways of getting rid of prescription drugs--throwing them away or flushing them down the toilet--are considered unsafe. The Partnership for a Drug Free America estimates that every day 2,500 teenagers use prescription drugs, most often found in a home medicine cabinet, to get high for the first time. The National Take Back Day seeks to prevent the availability of those unused prescription drugs in the home.

Residents can drop of their medications at the following locations:

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