Chasity Maxie
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Chasity Maxie joined the WBRC FOX6 News family in April of 2020, but her journey here has had many twists and turns.
Chasity is a Chicago native who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at Northern Illinois University. (Go Huskies!) She continued her education at Columbia College Chicago, earning a master's in journalism.
She landed her first news gig in Peoria, Illinois at WHOI -TV. There, she produced, fill-in anchored, reported and hosted the station's webcast.
A few years later, Chasity joined the team at WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo, Michigan as the 10 p.m. producer.
After some time in the Great Lake State, Chasity decided to switch careers taking her love of education to the classroom.
She went back to school to earn a master's in teaching from National Louis University and would go on to spend the next 5 years teaching third graders in the Chicago Public School system.
Though physically in the classroom, Chasity's heart never left the newsroom. So, when an opportunity became available at WTVY-TV in Dothan, Alabama, she jumped at it.
Chasity spent the next year and a half at WTVY's sister station, WRGX as the 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. anchor. She also fill-in anchored on WTVY's morning show, Live at Lunch, WTVY News 4 at 10 and the station's weekend newscasts.
Always looking for an adventure and new ways to sharpen her reporting skills, Chasity accepted the offer to join WBRC as Reporter/Multi-media Journalist.
Chasity packed up her life once again, moving from the southeastern most tip of the Yellow Hammer state, to the heart of Alabama.
Chasity is excited to be in the "Magic City," and is anxious to be On Your Side telling your stories!
When she's not at work, Chasity enjoys eating at new restaurants, chatting on the phone with family and friends, reading a good book, dancing and jamming to 80s music, 90's R&B, House music and the sounds of the late great Prince Rogers Nelson.
Got a story idea? Feel free to email Chasity at chasity.maxie@wbrc.com or check her out on social media. You can reach her on Facebook at @ChasityMaxieWBRC, or Instagram at @chasitygetsitright. She'd love to hear from you!
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It’s a big night in Fultondale! Fultondale High School athletic teams are returned to their home campus Tuesday night for the first time since a deadly tornado ripped through the area in January of 2021.
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Normally, you’d expect to pay less each year for your car tag because most cars depreciate in value over time. But supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic slowed car manufacturing causing the price of used cars to skyrocket.
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A warning tonight about scammers posing as leaders of your places of worship to get something from you. It’s already happened in Georgia and Florida and the Better Business Bureau said it’s only a matter of time before it happens here in Alabama.
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Gas prices are on the upswing again. AAA Alabama reporting that the state average is $3.29 a gallon, but it’s a bit higher in our area. That state average is up 2 cents from a week ago, and 35 cents from a month ago.
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If you haven’t been able to find you’re ADD or ADHD medication, you’re not alone. A nationwide Adderall shortage is forcing patients to find alternatives to their medication or simply go without it.
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A new push for young people: take better care of your heart. That’s the message from researchers at UAB who said 75% of young adults in the U.S. don’t have ideal heart health.
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Dave’s Pub, located in Birmingham’s Five Points South entertainment district, has taken a unique approach to creating drug awareness.
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The Department of Justice has cleared the United States Postal Service to deliver abortion pills—even in states that have banned abortion access. But what does this mean for the people who are purchasing these pills in restrictive states?
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As the new open carry law takes effect in Alabama, law enforcement officers now have a system that allows them to identify who can and cannot legally carry a gun. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, calling it another tool officers can use to keep you safe.
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We’re all getting mentally and physically prepared for the bitterly cold temperatures heading our way and the Alabama Department of Public Health is reminding us of how quickly cold-weather related health problems can set in.
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Time is running out for you to ship your holiday gifts and greetings. The United States Postal Services said this week is expected to be the busiest.
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The flu has now killed more than a dozen people in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public health saying 10 adults and three children have died from the flu this season.
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Good news tonight if you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving—gas prices are coming down! Right now, gas prices across Alabama are well below the national average of $3.63 per gallon.
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If you need help heating your home this winter, applications for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP are now open, and the state just got millions of dollars to help people in need.
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UAB, Auburn, and the University of Alabama are offering free feminine hygiene products to students.
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The Budget and Finance Committee of the Birmingham City Council voted Monday to keep the Magic City Classic at Legion Field – at least for the next four years. The “Old Gray Lady” has been the home of the Magic City Classic since 1940, and for many it’s more than just an annual rivalry between Alabama A & M and ASU; it’s a tradition and city-wide family reunion.
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If you have diabetes, you know how expensive the cost insulin can be. And for some, the cost is so high they’re rationing their supply. A new study shows that 1 in 5 American adults are stretching their insulin to save money, but doing so can have devastating affects.
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Many of your children take the bus to and from school every day. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said school buses are considered one of the safest vehicles on the roads today, but accidents still happen. That’s why the agency is reminding you and your kids about the rules of the road during National School Bus Safety Week.
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The clock is ticking if you’re hoping to score a good deal on your holiday travel plans. Experts predict the prices for holiday flights will soar in the coming days.
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Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida as a Category 4 storm and thousands of Red Cross employees and volunteers have been deployed to help.
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Organizations from all over Alabama met in Birmingham Thursday pleading with the governor and lawmakers to expand Medicaid.
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If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably signed a lot of forms lately as your kids head back to school. But there’s a new one that needs your attention. It’s the opt-in for school counseling and mental health services form and if you have a child under the age of 14, this applies to you.
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The demand for locally sourced food is up in Alabama. And local food producers are turning to the online market to deliver the farm right to your front door.
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Teachers across the state are busy getting their classrooms ready for the upcoming school year…and many of them are finding that it costs a lot more than in previous years.
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Teacher certification requirements could soon be changing in the state of Alabama. Many hope these potential changes will address the severe teacher shortage.
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Emotions are still raw in Bibb County following a shooting that killed a sheriff’s deputy and wounded another. Investigator Chris Poole is recovering at home, but sadly, Officer Brad Johnson died Thursday afternoon. People throughout the community are still too torn up to speak about the loss of Officer Johnson, but everyone we spoke to said he was a good man and will be sorely missed.
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Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention have released a 205-page list containing the names of hundreds of ministers and other church workers accused of sexual abuse. Leaders of the SBC were found to have mishandled sex abuse claims. The document’s existence was kept secret for years and has sent shock waves through the SBC. Members of SNAP said releasing the list is a step toward healing and accountability.
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Significant rain has delayed the SEC Baseball Tournament, but fans are finding ways to keep themselves busy until things dry up seeking shelter at local restaurants to pass the time. But can those businesses keep up with the demand?
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Gas prices are ticking up again and with little hope for relief in sight, some of you may be considering making the switch to electric vehicles. Going electric may seem like the next logical step with local gas prices well above $4 a gallon. But experts said you may want to pump the brakes and make sure you understand all the cost involved with owning and operating an EV.
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Members of the Congressional Delegation descended upon Birmingham today for the Faith and Politics Civil Rights Pilgrimage. The annual event commemorates the ‘Bloody Sunday’ march of 1965 and the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
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Ride share drivers like Uber and Lyft are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices reach highs we haven’t seen in years. Rideshare drivers have to keep their cars gassed up to be ready to take riders at a moment’s notice, but one Uber drier said he’s paying about $15 to $20 more per fill up now than just a month ago.
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COVID cases are starting to drop, and so are the number of children ending up in the hospital sick with the virus.
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Researchers are finding that even booster shots lose some of their effectiveness after about four months.
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Kemp’s Kitchen in Gardendale has a new employee and she’s a lot different than all the rest. Why? Well, she’s a robot.
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If you’re looking to buy a used car soon, be prepared to pay more for it. Analysts said used car prices are at a record high, and experts are pointing to the microchip shortage and high demand as the reason why.
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There could soon be an approved COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old. Drug maker, Pfizer, said it’s ready to move forward with its two-dose vaccine for children in this age group.
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There was a glimmer of hope just a couple of weeks ago when it looked like the positivity rate in Alabama was coming down. But there’s still a lot of virus circulating in the community with the positivity rate in Alabama now at more than 44%.That’s why doctors are still stressing the importance of getting that shot in the arm to ensure you’re protected.
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Calling a surgery “elective” might make it sound optional, but that doesn’t make it’s any less important than a non-elective surgery.
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The Alabama Hospital Association said right now, there are hospitals in the state with more critical staffing shortages than we saw back in August and September. It’s creating challenges for the healthcare system.
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Many were excited to hear there was another weapon in the fight against COVID, but doctors warn Pfizer and Merck’s new antiviral drugs will require careful consideration and monitoring for some patients.
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The scarcity of COVID treatments is creating challenges for health care providers, and the state is scrambling to come up with ways to fairly allocate medications.
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More people are getting tested for COVID as the highly contagious Omicron variant continues to circulate. And that means longer wait times at testing facilities.
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New research shows the Omicron variant is overpowering key COVID antibody treatments, and two COVID shots isn’t quite enough. So, what will work in this battle against Omicron, and what treatments are available in Alabama?
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New hope for those living with sickle cell disease. Research from UAB shows a new gene therapy could one day be the cure for sickle cell disease.
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One out of every three nursing homes in Alabama has a staffing shortage. This figure matches up with new data which shows a third of nursing homes in the U.S. need more nurses and aides.
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President Joe Biden has outlined his plan to keep fighting COVID-19 into the new year. Part of that plan includes free at home COVID tests, but how accurate are those tests and how will those test be covered?
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The Omicron variant is spreading to more countries and one local doctor said it’s only a matter of time before the new strain shows up in Alabama.
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A new study predicts Americans will spend about $209 billion shopping online this holiday season and with those record sales comes an increase in stolen packages. Research finds 43% of Americans have been hit by package thieves at an average cost of $136.
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Kids ages 5 to 11 have been able to roll up their sleeves for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for a little more than three weeks. But how many kids in Alabama have received the shot?
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Doctors are anticipating an active flu season this year, but some medications used to treat the virus are in short supply right now. We’re talking specifically about Xofluza. Pharmacists here at Ritch’s Pharmacy in Mountain Brook said it’s really a supply chain issue.
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