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Meat in garbage bags, mold, flies: Jefferson County’s worst restaurant scores for July 2024
Some Jefferson County restaurants used unique methods to store meat and poultry last month. One establishment used a trash bag. Another used a grocery bag. And a third -- which scored the lowest of any Jefferson County restaurant inspected in July -- kept raw chicken directly on top of hamburger patties.
Major Improvements And Growth At Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa City Schools are gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year. One school, Westlawn Middle, is working hard to change the perceptions about some city schools. Recently, we published an article that focused on a list of the supposedly "worst" schools in Alabama. The rankings, according to greatschools.org, were based...
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.
City of Birmingham promoting "Pride Where I Reside" cleanup day
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin is announcing Birmingham will stage a Pride Where I Reside city-wide cleanup for Saturday, August 3. The day will be a workday for multiple city departments and divisions, including public works, code enforcement, and parks and recreation. City staff and contractors involved in the workday will...
Experts predict boost in local real estate values with opening of new UAB Medical West
UAB Medical West is expected to start admitting patients at 6am on Saturday August 3rd at its new location on Bell Hill Road. The hospital sits at nine-stories tall and is equipped with 200 beds and 12 operating rooms. There are a number of housing developments near the new hospital....
GFPB scores $1.5M grant
Go Forward Pine Bluff was awarded $1.5 million from a partnership program between the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). With funds provided through the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program, the DRA has invested more than $4.3 million toward three projects located in Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi.
JT Thor scores seven points in loss to Team USA
After nearly upsetting the Stars & Stripes in an exhibition game a few weeks ago, the South Sudan Bright Stars had another chance to make history on Wednesday in the Olympic rematch. Unfortunately for former Auburn Tiger JT Thor and his teammates Wednesday’s 103-86 loss was never very close. Despite receiving the fourth most minutes out of all South Sudan players in the exhibition, Thor played just 15 minutes on Wednesday. However, he was able to put up some solid statistics in those limited minutes. The 6-9 forward hammered down 7 points while also providing the lightning on the defensive side...
Loosely regulated weed already on shelves as Alabamians still can't get medical cannabis
Aug. 3—Enter a gas station or head shop in Decatur and you might find a plant that looks, smells, and smokes like good old-fashioned marijuana sitting behind a glass display. Experts say this bud has the same or similar psychoactive properties, if smoked, as marijuana. It is, after all, the same species of plant. Depending on who you ask, however — is it marijuana or hemp? — you might get a ...
Huntsville’s Stovehouse district expands with new restaurants, retail
More restaurants, retail offerings and housing options are coming to Huntsville’s Stovehouse District off Governors Drive. The offerings are part of a revitalization effort in the part of the city just across Memorial Parkway from the downtown core that includes the $400 million Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative that was recently awarded a $50 million federal grant and the $65 million Pinhook Creek project that includes a river-walk and “Skybridge” pedestrian bridge.
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.
Birmingham’s ‘FunnyMaine’ Johnson Headed to Memphis for Job in Education
Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson will soon step into education as the newest Strategic Communications Officer for Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tennessee, and has decided to step down from his role on the Birmingham Library Board, but he isn’t stepping down from the comedy stage. The school system...