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City of Birmingham launches Facade Improvement Program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham has announced that they will be launching their Facade Improvement Program. The initiative will offer forgivable loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses within city limits to support property revitalization efforts. The program will also aim to restore and enhance the appearance of blighted or dilapidated […]
Alabama’s First Cookie Plug to Host Grand Opening Saturday, First 50 to Score Freebies
A few dozen early birds can get some pretty sweet worms this weekend as the new-to-market Cookie Plug bakery opens on McFarland Boulevard in Northport. Launched in California a few years ago, the fast-growing brand marries hip-hop culture, street-art aesthetics and decadent treats that are "part cookie, part cake, part brownie."
Thompson’s opener against Grayson to air on ESPN2
It’s another year and another opportunity for the Thompson Warriors to showcase Alabaster on the national stage after ESPN chose to air the reigning Class 7A runners-up on national television. The post Thompson’s opener against Grayson to air on ESPN2 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Most Wanted in Calhoun County | August 1, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Motion commotion: CHS band camp underway
While other students may spend the last weeks of summer break laying out by the pool, the Calera High School marching band is braving the Alabama heat to perfect their routine. The post Motion commotion: CHS band camp underway appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Tuscaloosa NAACP reacts after Nick's manager apologizes for racial slur
The Tuscaloosa County Branch NAACP on Thursday issued a statement acknowledging the public apology by Nick's Original Filet House manager Jack Moltz regarding the incident that led to a viral video of a spoken altercation, but the group added that actions are needed to follow his words. Moltz, who operates the Tuscaloosa restaurant known as Nick's in the Sticks with owner Carla Hegenbarth, his wife, made his first public statement Wednesday evening on WVUA-TV about the racially...
Team effort by staff achieves full accreditation for BBCAC with National Children’s Alliance
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center became a fully accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance in January, solidifying themselves at the upper echelon of the nonprofit work they do. The National Children’s Alliance is the national association and accrediting body for the over 900 children’s advocacy centers in the […] The post Team effort by staff achieves full accreditation for BBCAC with National Children’s Alliance appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Miles College to host voter registration day for students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Miles College will host a registration day for its incoming student body on August 13. The event will take place in front of the Student Activity Center. Organizers hope to reach unregistered scholars and community members ahead of the upcoming election season. Founded in 1898, Miles College is the only four-year […]
Pelham cheerleaders brace for energetic new season at annual youth camp
Pelham’s annual Youth Cheer Camp concluded recently following a weeklong run at Pelham High School that brought more than 130 young cheerleaders into the halls for a head start to this year’s program. The post Pelham cheerleaders brace for energetic new season at annual youth camp appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Cherokee County Arrest Files for Thursday, August 1st, 2024
THAIS GREEN, age 38 of Gadsden – was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, on charges of Failure to Appear on previous counts of the Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree – along with new counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (two counts) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;
Alabama, Oregon, and Florida State top QB recruiting target turns down 7-figure NIL deal
Trent Seaborn, a quarterback in the class of 2027 who already has offers from Alabama, Oregon, Auburn, Florida State, Ole Miss, and several others, turned down a seven-figure NIL deal from a card trading company. The Alabaster, Alabama native is still early in his recruitment, but maximizing his ...
$13,000 missing from Birmingham City elementary school
The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts has published it's audit of Birmingham City Schools. The report was published on June 28th, and notes a number of discrepancies. According to the audit, an internal investigation found that from 2017 to 2023, a total of $13,679 was collected but not...
Man dies after being struck by vehicle at gas station in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — In Birmingham, a man is dead after being hit by a vehicle at a gas station. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 12:35 a.m., 58 year-old Ronald Ronzell Ball was at a gas station in Birmingham on 632 Lomb Avenue, when he was hit by a vehicle that was driving though the parking-lot.
Sales Underway at Tuscaloosa Furniture Store Closing Amid Parent Company Bankruptcy
Deep discounts are on offer at a Tuscaloosa furniture store which is set to go out of business amid its parent company's bankruptcy. As the Thread first reported, brothers Will and Rod Morgan built and opened a Badcock Home Furniture & More in 2021 at 140 Skyland Drive behind the Los Tarascos Mexican restaurant.
Man shot Thursday morning in Birmingham motel parking lot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is in the hospital after being shot in the parking lot of a Birmingham motel Thursday morning. Police said they received the call of a shooting at the Motel 8 Inn at 5000 1st Avenue North at 2:30 a.m. When they arrived, police say...
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