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Alabama transfer WR draws worthy comparison to former All-SEC receiver for Crimson Tide
He had success at the University of Washington under Kalen DeBoer and JaMarcus Shephard, but how good will Germie Bernard be for Alabama football with the same two coaches?. Bernard, a Las Vegas native, drew a worthy comparison Wednesday at Southeastern Conference Media Days to a former All-SEC wide receiver that played for the Crimson Tide. He came in the spring to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) after helping the Huskies win a Pac-12 Championship and advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. Bernard recorded three receptions for 122 yards on A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium, giving Tide fans a taste of what could happen in the fall.
Birmingham City Council Passes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The 141-square-mile territory has experienced historic levels of civilian deaths since Israel began a military offensive in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 38,700 people have died in the action.
Four-Star EDGE Keenan Britt Drops His Top 5 and Sets a Commitment Date
2026 EDGE prospect Keenan Britt from Oxford, AL, has listed his top 5 schools and set his commitment date for July 29th. The Gamecocks, alongside Oregon, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Auburn, are vying for his commitment.
VA pact expands services at Fox Army Health Center
Fox Army Health Center and the Birmingham VA Health Care System announce a strategic sharing agreement to enhance health care services for veterans and military personnel in the Huntsville area. Fox is providing space at the center for the VA, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Aug. 7 at...
New Shoals VA Clinic grows capacity for veterans
Construction of the new Shoals VA Clinic in Sheffield – with more than double the space of the existing facility – remains ahead of schedule and completion is expected this fall. “We are still targeting completion for fall 2024, to be followed later with a grand opening” after...
True Treasure Hunt: World’s Longest Yard Sale begins in August in Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - You could wake up early every Saturday morning for a month and still not see it all! The World’s Longest Yard Sale is happening Aug. 1-4 and as they say, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”. The boulevard of bargains stretches...
Alabama set to execute convicted murderer, then skip autopsy
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution Thursday night in Alabama. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, is set to receive a lethal injection at a prison in southwest Alabama. He was convicted of capital murder in the shooting death of William Clayton Jr. in Cherokee County. Alabama last week agreed in Gavin's case to forgo a post-execution autopsy, which is typically performed on executed inmates in the state. Gavin, who is Muslim, said the procedure would violate his religious beliefs. Gavin had filed...
The Weather Authority: Unsettled pattern through next week
WET/UNSETTLED PATTERN AHEAD: We have a few spotty showers over North Alabama early this morning, but the main round of showers and storms will come in the 12 noon to 12 midnight time frame later today and tonight as an upper trough beats down the heat ridge. Any one location has a 50-60 percent chance of seeing rain today with a high not too far from 90 degrees. The average high for Birmingham on July 18 is 91.
Birmingham metro’s 6th Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover
Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover’s Riverchase Plaza. The popular seafood joint moved into the former Falafel Cafe space in mid-June. The new location is Boston Fish Supreme’s sixth in the Birmingham metro area. A spokesperson at the Boston Fish Supreme in Hoover told Bham Now that...
Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board Issues Drinking Water Non-Compliance Notice
Oxford, AL – Residents served by the Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board have recently received a notice regarding a violation of drinking water standards during the period of April through June 2024. While this notice addresses a non-emergency situation, it aims to inform customers about the incident, actions taken, and precautions they may consider. […] The post Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board Issues Drinking Water Non-Compliance Notice appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
EA Sports College Football 25 ratings for Jacksonville State and Troy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(WIAT) — The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game releases Friday, July 19, but those who pre-ordered the game gained three days early access. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks make their first appearance in the game as they became an FBS team in 2023. Left guard Clay Webb is Jax State’s top player […]
Metal cups among items newly prohibited in Tuscaloosa County schools
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Students attending Tuscaloosa County Schools can expect some new changes when classes get underway in August. Every county high school and middle school will have weapon detection systems installed to keep students, teachers and administrators safe. Jennifer Teffs lives in Lakeview and has children who attend Brookwood high and […]
Pelham passes economic incentives for Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer
Economic incentives that will help finalize deals with upcoming businesses in Pelham were finalized and approved during a regularly scheduled Pelham City Council meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Pelham passes economic incentives for Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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