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Milo’s Names Backstrom As CFO To Lead Financial Strategy
Milo’s Tea Company Inc., an Alabama-based family-owned business, has named Emily Backstrom as its new CFO, driving its financial strategy to position the company for ongoing long-term success. “Emily’s impressive financial planning and corporate strategy experience, along with her strong leadership skills, are a great fit for Milo’s during...
‘Every job is a ministry,’ says well-known meteorologist James Spann
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, longtime meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham. “So what?” he said. “Everybody’s got different gifts and abilities. There’s something within them...
Evangel’s win streak snapped in loss to Banks at Legion Field
One night after a pair of defending state champions clashed in the former home of the Iron Bowl, six-time eight-man football defending national champion Evangel Christian School battled Banks Academy at Legion Field. The post Evangel’s win streak snapped in loss to Banks at Legion Field appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
O’Dell, Fitzgerald combine for big offensive night, Oak Mountain improves to 2-0
There was no letdown for Oak Mountain senior quarterback Will O’Dell on Friday, Aug. 30, as he followed up his 402-yard season debut a week ago with his second straight 400-plus yard performance to start the 2024 football season. The post O’Dell, Fitzgerald combine for big offensive night, Oak Mountain improves to 2-0 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
City of Birmingham files new complaint after slot machines seized from property
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham is updating its petition to have the business at 800 3rd Avenue West declared a public nuisance. The city first sued the Shell station and the adjacent property back in May 2024. That decision came on the heels of a shooting where...
Big second quarter lifts 2-0 Patriots past Briarwood Christian
Homewood High School couldn’t sustain drives against Briarwood Christian School on Friday night, but the Patriots will always have the second quarter. Homewood scored on three consecutive second-quarter possessions to break a 7-7 tie and run away with a 28-7 win at Waldrop Stadium. “I’m proud of the guys,”...
City of Birmingham files 2nd lawsuit against Monarch Ridge Apartments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is once again taking legal action against Monarch Ridge Apartments’ property owners due to its history of violent crime. The city attorney’s office submitted an emergency temporary restraining order and injunction against Steele Valley Brook, LLC. Within the documents, the city claims that the property owners have […]
New cutting-edge warehouse facility coming to Port Birmingham
This week, the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the groundbreaking of a new, cutting-edge warehouse facility at its Port Birmingham terminal in western Jefferson County. The $1.2M project is the first in a series of public-private partnerships with full-service supply chain solutions company Watco. A new warehouse project...
Inflation is falling, but college tuition still rising
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Thousands of college students are heading back to class this month, but for many, tuition and fees continue to rise at many schools. At move-in day, many students told us they have found financial aid. “I have found money at Scholarships.com and on the school’s website,”...
Lady Braves Volleyball Ready for Blazers, Bulldogs
Alcorn State University Women’s Volleyball 2024 season is approaching as they travel to Birmingham, Alabama to face off against the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. The Braves will also go head-to-head with the Samford University Bulldogs on Saturday, August 31 at 4:00 pm for their first road trip of the season.
An Alabama man is charged in a cold case involving a Georgia woman who was stabbed to death
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (AP) — An Alabama man is in custody for the stabbing death of a woman 24 years ago at her home in Georgia, authorities said Friday. U.S. Marshals arrested Clerence George, 63, at his Birmingham home at about 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 22. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail awaiting […]
Where to recycle in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When it comes to recycling, central Alabama residents have various options. Here’s a list of recycling locations across central Alabama, as well as what items they will and will not accept: The Alabama Department of Environmental Management recently awarded $2.5 million in recycling grants to cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits across […]
Zookeepers go above and beyond to keep elephants cool
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As temperatures soar in Birmingham, Alabama, residents are seeking relief from the heat. But for the animals at the Birmingham Zoo, staying cool is a matter of survival. Zookeepers are working tirelessly to ensure the elephants, particularly vulnerable to heat stress, have the tools they need...
‘He didn’t think he would play again’: Cedarius Doss overcame major health scare on his path to Indiana football
Four years before he committed to play defensive back at Indiana, Cedarius Doss feared he’d played his final down on a football field. The Birmingham, Ala. native was unranked by major recruiting sites coming out of Ramsay High, as his SAT score wasn’t high enough to play in Division I. So Doss, lacking a plethora of options, enrolled at Division II Tuskegee University.
UAB stifles Alcorn State in season opening 41-3 win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jacob Zeno threw for two touchdowns, Lee Beebe Jr. ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns and UAB beat Alcorn State 41-3 in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night. Beebe ran it in from the 2 after helping to lead an 11-play, 70-yard drive that gave the Blazers […]
BPL Electronic Resources Spotlight: Back to School Resources for Birmingham Students
The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) provides a myriad of resources for school age patrons. These databases/electronic resources provide educational experiences that allow younger patrons to learn and grow. Resources are accessible using a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, and many have downloadable content. Additionally, the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and...
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