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UAB Football will participate in Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The University of Alabama Football team will participate in this year's Habitat for Humanity Event in Birmingham. They have been active participants in the initiative since 2017. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that helps people build affordable homes through community volunteering efforts. This year,...
Alcorn State picked to finish first in SWAC West in Thomas’ first year as head coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) – This season, Cedric Thomas will take over as head coach at Alcorn State. The former defensive coordinator for the Braves was at SWAC Media Day in Birmingham Tuesday. “It’s always good to introduce myself to the media,” Thomas said. “It’s been a great experience, and...
Alabama child care grant, bonus money is ending. What happens next?
Alabama child care facilities have an opportunity to get one last round of grants from a pot of federal money. Once that money runs out, advocates say, they expect the state’s child care crisis to get even worse. They say they need long term investments to sustain the rapidly declining industry.
ADPH seeking budget increase to cover Children’s Health Insurance Program
The head of the Alabama Department of Public Health said Tuesday that an increase in their department’s budget was due to increases in enrollment and state costs for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama’s State Health Officer, made the remarks amid questions from Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, the chair of the […] The post ADPH seeking budget increase to cover Children’s Health Insurance Program appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Haute Pink Fashion Show to be held at Red Mountain Theatre
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is hosting its fourth annual “Haute Pink Fashion Show” on Oct. 17. The fashion show will be at The Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus. Tickets to the event are $100 and can be purchased here. The fee includes two drink tickets as well as hors d’oeuvres […]
AAMU Concludes Television Slate with Three Games on SWAC Digital Network
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against...
Auburn, Purdue basketball to play in Birmingham this December as part of two-year series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn and Purdue basketball have finalized a two-year series with the first meeting coming in December in Birmingham. The two teams will play at Legacy Arena on December 21, 2024 and at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 20, 2025. The last time the two teams met was in 2016 with the Boilermakers […]
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, Birmingham metro, according to U.S. News & World Report
Was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released today. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition as the best...
Repo man wounded when nearly 2 dozens shots fired at him while on the job in Birmingham
A man repossessing a vehicle was followed and fired upon in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The repo man was shot, but not seriously injured. South Precinct officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a Shot Spotter alert at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. They arrived to find at...
AHSAA All-Star Sports Week: North Sweeps Boys’ & Girls’ All-Star Week Cross Country Competition at Gateway Park
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NEW Ross Dress for Less opening in Homewood, July 20
A new Ross Dress for Less is set to open in Homewood this month. Billed as the nation’s largest “no frills,” off-price retail chain that believes in passing along savings to its customers, the new Ross Dress For Less is set to open on Saturday, July 20th.
“Save our Shrimpers” highlighting struggles of Gulf seafood industry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Shrimpers say their industry could be washed away by a glut of foreign product that continues to flood the market. A special event is being held this weekend to help raise awareness of an issue that has some teetering on the brink. The first step is know what you’re […]
Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule
After dominating on the ice last season, the SPHL defending regular season champions, the Birmingham Bulls, have announced their triumphant return for Friday, Oct. 18 with an opening night showdown against their in-state rival, the Hunstville Havoc. The post Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham VA hosting event to promote PACT Act benefits
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham VA is inviting veterans and their families to the Summer VetFest PACT Act Open House on July 18. The event aims to inform veterans of the benefits associated with the PACT Act, which was signed into law in August 2022. The act marks one of the largest expansions in […]
North Alabama honors Father of the Blues with annual W.C. Handy Music Festival
The W.C. Handy Music Festival is returning to the Shoals. Music fans will join together by the thousands for the biggest tourism event in North Alabama. The festival boasts over 250 events and artists, spanning all across northwest Alabama. This includes Florence, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and more. The events kick off on Thursday, July 18 and conclude Sunday, July 28, making for 11 days of events for every type of music-lover.
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