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Ashonti ford Alabama News
‘We have addressed the matter internally': ABC 33/40 apologizes for anchor’s on-air homage to Muslim Brotherhood after public backlash

As first reported by 1819 News, Ford, a California native who joined the station in September 2025, signed off the evening broadcast last Thursday with a quote she attributed to the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, a designated foreign terrorist organization.

Abc 33/40 Ashonti Ford Alabama News
Birmingham's ABC 33/40 news anchor signs off with quote from terror-linked Muslim Brotherhood during evening broadcast

Birmingham’s ABC 33/40 News ended its evening broadcast on Thursday by paying homage to the Muslim Brotherhood.

BRENDA LADUN Alabama News
Longtime ABC 33/40 anchor Brenda Ladun announces retirement

ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun announced her retirement on Friday. While she is stepping away from the news business, Ladun said she will stay connected to fans in another way.

Jamesspann Alabama News
James Spann speaks out Monday night on local TV meteorologists laid off

Meteorologist James Spann goes live on YouTube Monday at 7 pm to tell what is happening as some local TV weather staff are being cut.

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'Deadly' TikTok challenge story repeated by multiple news outlets is dead wrong, says ALEA

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says a story reported in the Birmingham market and repeated across multiple media platforms was false and inaccurate.

Huff722 Alabama News
Long-time Birmingham TV news personality Pam Huff shares cancer diagnosis

Earlier this week, Huff revealed she has breast cancer and will undergo treatment beginning next month.