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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, […]
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Alliance for Equal Rights made its case Thursday in federal...
Nick Saban Names SEC Coach That Is Probably Not Happy He's Retired In 2024
Nick Saban led the Alabama Crimson Tide to six national titles during his tenure. His last national title came in 2020 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Saban retired from coaching last season after the Rose Bowl. He appeared at SEC media days on Tuesday, joining the SEC Network set. ...
Birmingham Provides Self-Care Tips During Mental Health Awareness Fair
Take care of yourself. That was one clear and important message during the City of Birmingham’s third annual Mental Health Awareness Day last Friday, in partnership with Nurture of Alabama, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization that provides support and counseling services. Crystal Mullen Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and...
Family grieving second quadruple homicide five months later
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mary Holmes is grieving the loss of her nephew, 39-year-old Stevie McGhee, who was shot and killed outside a family member’s birthday party Saturday night on 27th Street North. McGhee was one of four, including 56-year-old Angela Weatherspoon, 42-year-old Markeshia Gettings, and 24-year-old Larandus Anderson...
Prosecutors seek 3-year sentence for lawmaker’s assistant in Birmingham kickback scheme
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a longtime Alabama legislator’s assistant to three years of imprisonment for her role in a kickback scheme involving her boss and another lawmaker. “Perhaps, after learning of this sentence, the next legislative assistant faced with the decision of conspiring to commit...
Stanhope’s Williams to transfer to Florida State baseball
Chase Williams is joining one of the premier baseball programs in the entire country. Williams, a 2023 Stanhope Elmore graduate, recently announced his decision to transfer to Florida State to continue his baseball career. After announcing his plans to enter the transfer portal, he received some attention from Division I...
Alabama’s School Tax Holiday is this weekend. Here’s what you should know.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Students and parents will soon be able to save money while back-to-school shopping as Alabama’s School Tax Holiday approaches. The tax holiday is 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, according to a press release. During the tax holiday, students and families can purchase these […]
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