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Man convicted of murder gets 40 years for deadly gunfire exchange in Birmingham’s Southtown
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in the 2020 shooting death of another man in during an exchange of gunfire in Birmingham’s Southtown community. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett sentenced Montrel Austin to 40 years in prison for the slaying of 23-year-old Emilio Elliott Jr. Austin...
Legion FC Ready for Quick Turnaround Against Rhode Island FC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Following a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Birmingham Legion FC heads right back to the Protective Stadium pitch after just a three-day layoff for a big USL Championship Eastern Conference showdown with Rhode Island FC on Wednesday. It’s the middle game of a grueling eight-day stretch that will later see The Three Sparks, still on the mend from a slew of injuries, travel out west to New Mexico United on Saturday.
SWAC Commissioner announces new home for basketball tournament at football media day
Saying that the conference wanted to expand the basketball tournament, SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland announced that the league will hold the event in Atlanta starting in 2025. At SWAC football media on Tuesday, McClelland indicated that the basketball tournament is moving from Birmingham, Alabama, to the Gateway Center in College...
Miss Alabama 2024 is an Auburn fan: ‘I just fell in love with the community’
The new Miss Alabama looks great in orange and blue. But that’s not why Abbie Stockard is an enthusiastic fan of Auburn University. Stockard, 21, has plenty of reasons to love the college she attends, from its nursing program to its friendly atmosphere to its furry mascot. The Birmingham...
Caroleene Dobson outspends Shomari Figures 3 to 1 on campaign in Alabama’s 2nd District race
The Democratic and Republican candidates in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District have raised similar amounts of money in campaign contributions, but Republican Caroleene Dobson has outspent Democrat Shomari Figures by a 3 to 1 margin so far in the race. Dobson, a Montgomery lawyer, has spent $1.73 million so...
Australian youth baseball teams play at historic Rickwood Field during massive tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — This week, youth baseball teams from Australia hit the diamond at the oldest professional ballpark in the country. The Angry Bull Sharks and Mighty Termites played at Rickwood Field Monday, as they compete in the 14U WWBA National Championship. This is one of several venues in...
TVA shares tips on saving money on your utilities
ALABAMA, USA — TVA is expecting the highest demand of their services Tuesday due to the intense heat coming to the Tennessee Valley. However, there are ways to beat the heat and lower costs on your utility bills. Here are some tips from experts at TVA:. Close your curtains/blinds...
Why this communications pro + soccer mom loves working at United Way
Birmingham-born Candace O’Neil loves painting and has worked in communications roles in several different sectors, but the mission focus of nonprofits holds a special place in her heart. She currently serves as the Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA). We sat down with...
AAMU Concludes Television Slate with Three Games on SWAC Digital Network
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against...
Trussville Racquet Club continues success, raises awareness
TRUSSVILLE – Success in high school sports is the norm in Trussville, but adult tennis is quietly one of the more successful things going on in our beloved city. The Trussville Raquet Club has a team of men who have won the past three state championships, a ladies’ team who have won this past year’s state championship, and a 75-year-old man who is known around the world for his success on the court in Marc Anthony.
Oak Mountain High School has impressive year with AP exams
Oak Mountain High School Principal Andrew Gunn shared that recent data shows a significant increase in the number of students who passed at least one AP exam and 76 percent of those who took an AP exam scored a 3 (out of a total of 5) or higher. The post Oak Mountain High School has impressive year with AP exams appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, Birmingham metro, according to U.S. News & World Report
Was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released today. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition as the best...
Homewood Realtor featured on national HGTV show
It was Kathryn Romanchuk’s “roving Realtor” videos that caught the eye of national television producers and led the Homewood resident to be an upcoming host for the HGTV show “The American Dream.”. Romanchuk’s episodes of the show aired in June and spotlighted homes in Birmingham and...
Alabama legislators to look at victim notification system for county jails
State officials met Tuesday in the first in a series of meetings to investigate how to create a victim notification system for individuals incarcerated at county jails. The Joint Interim Study Commission on Local and County Victim Notification, which held an organizational meeting at the Alabama Statehouse, comes after the state established a victim notification […] The post Alabama legislators to look at victim notification system for county jails appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Head to Otey’s Fest for live music, great food + more
Get ready to raise your glass, Birmingham—Otey’s Tavern is celebrating 35 years of memories, laughter and unforgettable nights at the 15th annual Otey’s Fest on Saturday, July 27. This free event at their Crestline location will feature an outdoor cookout, kids activities and some of Otey’s favorite...
Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 11 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
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