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Shenandoah, Craig Morgan headline Saddle-Up for St. Jude
TUSCUMBIA – Since 1996, Gardiner Farms in Tuscumbia has welcomed crowds to its riding trails and concerts to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. This year marks the 28th annual Northwest Alabama Saddle-Up for St. Jude Trail Ride and Concert. The event begins Thursday when the...
Mother files $500,000 suit after son suspended from North Alabama school for ‘horseplay’
A Madison woman is suing Limestone County Schools in federal court, alleging educators deprived her son of due process rights after he was suspended in May following “horseplay” with other students in a high school weight room. Birmingham attorney Roderick Van Daniel filed the suit July 10 in...
George Strait and Riley Green among performers at tribute concert in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Some of the biggest names in country music will descend on the Propst Arena this fall for a concert that will pay tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Dean Dillon. The concert was announced Monday morning. Confirmed performers for the October 9 show include George Strait, Vince Gill,...
Employees, public draw kudos for handling no air conditioning at courthouse
Employees and customers alike made the best of a bad, and hot, situation July 8 at the Etowah County Courthouse. The water main break that disrupted service throughout the city meant there wasn’t enough water pressure to supply the chillers for the courthouse’s air conditioning unit. That meant temperatures as high as the mid-80s...
After 32 years, Birmingham's Rib-It-Up BBQ announces closure due to economic changes
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - A long-standing barbecue restaurant in Birmingham is closing. In a Facebook post, the owners of Rib-It-Up, located at 830 First Avenue North, announced the eatery's closure after 32 years in business. Owners blame, "...the evolving economic landscape and the challenges we have faced in hiring additional staff."
Birmingham Five Points South apartment building acquired by Atlanta company
An Atlanta-based rental housing investment company has acquired a Birmingham Five Points South apartment building. Audubon has purchased Scholar Birmingham, 1001 20th St. S., a 198-unit apartment property, for an undisclosed amount. “We are thrilled to bring our vision for Scholar Birmingham apartments to life,” Myles Cunningham, managing partner and...
Upcoming Job Fairs and Services at Tuscaloosa Area Career Center
The Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is excited to announce two job fairs happening on Thursday, July 18th, providing fantastic opportunities for job seekers to connect with potential employers and explore various career options. Shoal Creek Mine Job Fair. On July 18th, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the Career Center...
Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
Last week, right-wing extremists caused a charityLGBTQ+ book event inAlabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of violence. Josh Coleman, an LGBTQ+ liaison for Birmingham and president of Central Alabama Pride, had organized an event at Oyster City Brewing in Mobile to celebrate his new children’s book, Finding My Rainbow,” Al.com reports. Thebook, which details Coleman’s journey of coming out and finding acceptance, was to be featured in aDrag Queen Story Time session, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Alabama South. The event also included an appearance by prominent Alabama TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, known as “Mama Tot.”
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...
Increased patrols at Lake Martin restaurant after reports of men photographing kids
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. (WRBL) – The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols around Kowaliga Restaurant at Lake Martin following disturbing reports of men taking pictures of children playing in a nearby beach area over the weekend. A concerned parent, Amy Wade, shared a detailed social media account regarding the incident. According to Wade’s post, […]
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