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New transmission facility opens at Anniston Army Depot

ANNISTON, AL (WBRC)- Production has started up on a new, $54 million powertrain transmission facility at the Anniston Army Depot. 

Depot officials joined U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (R) in cutting the ribbon on the facility Friday.

The new facility picks up production that was previously scattered around a number of World War II-era buildings at the depot, and consolidates them into a news, state of the art facility.  It also makes transmissions for the M-1, the Stryker and numerous other vehicles.

The depot's commander, Col. Timothy Sullivan, says the new facility is capable of making the transmissions for nearly all of the Army's heavy combat vehicles.

"What we've done over the last five to eight years is to continue to modernize our facilities and our depot.  And we've done that, again, while we've been engaged in two major conflicts," says Sullivan.

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Movie Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

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.

10 time-saving apps for moms

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.

10 summer health risks to watch out for

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.

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Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

As the temperatures get warmer it can be tempting to leave the AC running in your car while you pop into the store or your house. But Birmingham Police have noticed an increase in car thefts and break-ins of vehicles that are left unattended.

No matter where you live, their tips for keeping your car safe can prevent thieves from helping themselves to your property:

Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

Protecting your vehicle from break-ins and theft

Birmingham Police have noticed an increase in car thefts and break-ins since temperatures have risen, in part because people may leave their car running in order to keep in cool while they run into a store.

To help combat these crimes they have offered some tips that can help protect your property, regardless of where you live.

Annual memorial service will honor fallen Ala. officers

The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police will hold its annual memorial service for fallen officers Friday, May 11 at 11 a.m. in Montgomery on the south lawn of the State Capitol.

The following officers will be honored this year:

Deputy Sheriff Marvin Mulder, Elmore County Sheriff's Office (1917)

Officer Donald Newman, Jemison Police Department

Officer Trevor Phillips, Tuscaloosa Police Department

Officer Justin Sollohub, Anniston Police Department

The event is open to the public and for more information call 1-800-844-2940.

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