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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.
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...
Applications open for third annual Alabaster Government Academy
Applications are now open for Alabaster’s third annual Government Academy for any citizens interested in learning about what it takes to run a city. The post Applications open for third annual Alabaster Government Academy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
NEW: Bessemer’s Morgan Road Winn-Dixie to become an ALDI
We’d been hearing for a while that the recently-renovated Morgan Road Winn-Dixie in Bessemer was slated to become an ALDI, and we’ve now got official confirmation that this is happening. Keep reading for all the details. The store is closing for renovations starting mid-August. Looking forward to seeing...
Community leaders speak out following bloody weekend in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham police officer and Fraternal Order of Police leader are speaking out about the gun violence that took seven lives this weekend including a five-year-old boy. The Police Chief called the violence senseless and tragic and he is far from alone in his thoughts. House...
Few in Birmingham May Be Busier than Alessandra Kennedy
Alessandra Kennedy might be the busiest woman in Birmingham. She is a food truck owner, a tech company founder and program director at Birmingham Bound. In this role, Kennedy orchestrates a comprehensive program aiding startups in Birmingham, offering support in media, PR, local connections, pitch deck development and access to an investor network. She is passionate about recruiting companies to the Magic City and helping them succeed.
Readers choose The Birmingham News top prep athletes of the year
AL.com readers selected their choice for boys and girls Athlete of the Year in the Birmingham area with an online poll. The poll results agreed with The Birmingham News boys athlete of Clay-Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe, but readers chose Oak Mountain’s Emma Hawkins instead of Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips.
More than two dozen people shot in Jefferson County in five days
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than two dozen people have been shot in Jefferson County since last Wednesday. Fourteen of the victims were shot at an event center on Birmingham’s 27th Street North Saturday night. Of those four victims who died, three of them were related, WVTM told. Markeisha...
Auburn basketball will play Final Four participant in Birmingham next season
AUBURN — Another big-time matchup has been added to the 2024-25 Auburn basketball schedule. The Tigers will play Purdue at Birmingham's Legacy Arena on Dec. 21, Auburn announced Monday. The matchup is the first half of a two-year series with the Boilermakers, who will also play Auburn at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse in December 2025. ...
Charity Event Unites First Responders Across Calhoun County to Show Up for Weaver’s Volunteer Fire Department
Anniston, AL – A recent charity event brought together fire departments and police departments from across Calhoun County to raise funds for the Weaver Volunteer Fire Department. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the Weaver Police, Weaver Fire, Anniston Police, Anniston Fire, Piedmont Police, and Ohatchee Police. Additionally, Rainbow Omega came out in full support of […] The post Charity Event Unites First Responders Across Calhoun County to Show Up for Weaver’s Volunteer Fire Department appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
UAB’s Porrett awarded R01 grant from the NIH for uterine transplantation research
University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Transplantation Associate Professor Paige Porrett, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for her research. The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars...
Meet AL.com’s new Auburn sports beat writer Peter Rauterkus
On my first day of kindergarten after moving to Alabama, I hadn’t even put my backpack down before a classmate asked me, “Who do you go for?”. I looked back at him confused before he followed up saying, “You know, Alabama or Auburn?” At five years old, I only knew Alabama as the state my family had just moved to and had no idea what Auburn was.
Watch a wedding proposal under Birmingham’s Vulcan statue
Charlie King and his longtime girlfriend, Shondra Parker, have been together for seven years and have two daughters. On Saturday, King decided it was time to propose. He wanted to do it in dramatic fashion, with a nice view of Birmingham. “I wanted to overlook the city,” King said. “That was the main thing.”
Update: Heat advisory for North Alabama until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:56 a.m. on Tuesday valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Cullman counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 107 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high...
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