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‘Birmingham is a doomed city’: James Baldwin and his complicated relationship with Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “Having reactions symptomatic of hysteria barely controlled; always on the edge of tears; can’t sleep; headaches–have a touch of the flu or something.” Writing from his room at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham on October 18, 1957, James Baldwin described how his trip through the South had been going the […]
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box now in Jasper
JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - A new Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper is the seventh one in Alabama. It’s located at Jasper’s Fire Station on 18th Street. The baby box is a way for a mother who is in crisis to safely and privately surrender their newborn in the box. Once inside the box, a silent alarm is triggered. Firefighters will then rush the baby to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
Rain dampened TigerFest, but not it’s spirit
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A good crowd was building before a heavy storm passed through TigerFest 2024 at the CHS Stadium Friday evening, but not before the crown got to experience at least a bit of the event’s purposes. Mayor Ken Wesson was one the earliest arrivals, “It’s a...
Little Hands Serving Hearts to pack, distribute back-to-school backpacks this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – This weekend, Little Hands Serving Hearts will be out in the community packing and distributing backpacks for children in need this school year. Little Hands Serving Hearts is a local non-profit organization dedicated to creating and providing volunteer service opportunities for children. Executive Director Ashley Seligson joined the CBS 42 Morning […]
Fast food wars heat up, with more value meals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Diners have been complaining about the high price of fast food for a couple of years now. As a result, they have been cutting back, with restaurants reporting slowing sales. So some of them are now responding with some new price wars. You might have seen...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek Warehouse. This year, the theme of the gala is ‘Fruitful,’ paying homage to the work and services The Link offers to the community and the impact the organization has in the lives of its neighbors. This event will kick off the nonprofit’s end of the year giving campaign and mission focus for 2025.
‘Thread My Needle’ Keeping traditions going one stitch at a time
Jacqueline Lacey and Martha Piner share a love of quilting. They are part of the founders of Thread My Needle Quilters in Wetumpka. But it might be the camaraderie surrounding the generations old tradition they love better. “We like to sit around and talk,” Lacey, 95, said. “We will pick...
'His story is not going to die': How the legacy of Jesse Owens is staying alive in Alabama
DANVILLE, Ala. — Nancy Pinion didn't fully understand the message at first. "Ms. Ruth, Jesse’s wife told us when we built the museum that Jesse comes alive every four years and that was puzzling to us then, but we’ve lived it for 25 years and just see how the attendance escalates and how people still revere Jesse. It’s like his story is not going to die,” Pinion said.
UAB plans state-of-the-art dental clinic for Decatur
DECATUR — The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry plans to bring a satellite clinic to Decatur in 2026 to serve patients in the northern part of the state. The Decatur clinic will recruit, educate, train and retain dentists to help improve the dental health of those...
New car wash coming to Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Even more construction trucks are going to be stationed along Chalkville Mountain Rd. in the upcoming months as work on a new car wash gets underway. Located at the site of Trussville’s old Burger King, which burned down in a fire last year, New Day Car Wash is making the vacant lot the home of its newest car wash.
Five-star forward AJ Dybantsa places Auburn in top schools
Forward AJ Dybantsa narrowed his favorite list of schools down to seven on Friday morning. The No. 1 overall recruit in the class, Dybantsa’s list includes BYU, North Carolina, Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor, Alabama, and Auburn. The 6-9, 200-pound small forward rates at a “100” on the recruiting scale according to most scouts. That scouting report has made him an early favorite to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, something that has weighed heavily on Dybantsa’s decision regarding where he would like to play college basketball. Out of the seven schools he listed, Auburn is the only...
Alabama defensive coordinator very impressed with freshman LB
Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack mentioned a freshman linebacker Wednesday when discussing some of the strengths of the Tide’s linebacker room. “I’ve been very impressed with Justin Okoronkwo,” Wommack said. “I’ve been really impressed with some of the things he’s been doing.”. Okoronkwo...
Alabama football now charging for preseason autographs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes have been made to preseason operations at three universities, including Alabama’s Fan Day, ESPN reported Friday. Fans will be able to watch the football team practice for free during Alabama’s Fan Day on August 11, but those wanting players’ autographs will have to open their wallets.
Ex-Alabama WR Inks Major NIL Deal
NIL is unregulated in college football, and athletes are beginning to take advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to them. Players on the Crimson Tide have earned brand deals with car dealerships, with Ty Simpson having a brand deal with Harbin Automotive. Now, a former Alabama wide receiver and another Texas Longhorn are cashing in as well.