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Massachusetts man dies during training school motorcycle crash at Barber Motorsports Park
LEEDS, Ala. — A man from Massachusetts died from a crash on the racetrack at Barber Motorsports Park Monday. Abraham D. Schwartz, 41, was participating in a two-day training school when he crashed on a motorcycle, according to the Jefferson County coroner. A second motorcyclist was injured and taken...
UAB makes adjustments under new laws, closes DEI Office
As the legal landscape in higher education has evolved with the passing of laws like Alabama Act 2024-34 (i.e., SB 129), UAB has taken steps to ensure it can effectively improve the lives of people at UAB and across Birmingham, Alabama, and beyond while complying with legal requirements. Following a...
Carlee Russell Breaks Silence One Year After Kidnapping Hoax
Watch: Carlee Russell CHARGED for Kidnapping Hoax: See Her Mugshot. Carlee Russell is speaking out. The Alabama woman who was charged in July 2023 for faking her own kidnapping returned to Instagram for her 27th birthday, sharing an update on how she's grown over the last year. "I wasn’t going...
UA’s CORE program drawing students to real estate careers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you met Carri Roper today, you might think the University of Alabama Senior had planned on a commercial real estate career when he first stepped on campus. One reason: his six-month internship at the Attollo Homes property management firm in Tuscaloosa has lasted for two...
07-22 KidCam: Ardent Preschool
07-22 KidCam: Ardent Preschool (abc3340.com)
Bham has one of the top United Way training programs in the US—how to apply by Aug. 2
Are you interested in growing your leadership skills, expanding your local network and giving back to important nonprofits? You need to know about United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Loaned Executive Program. Every year, 30 or so people (called “Loaned Executives,” but don’t let the name intimidate you) from...
How to help United Textiles recover after Bessemer fire
United Textiles, a beloved Bessemer home decor outlet experienced smoke and water damage from a fire next to their downtown storefront. The building next door caught fire on Friday afternoon, July 19th. Located at 1917 2nd Ave North, the store is home to the South’s largest selection of area rugs....
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Undergraduate researchers share six things you learn in UAB labs
Undergraduate research is such a part of the fabric of UAB that a symposium in the middle of July can attract a crowd. Nearly 300 students will be presenting their work at the Summer 2024 Expo this week. The event runs from July 22–26 online, with in-person oral presentations at Sterne Library from 8 a.m.-noon July 24 and poster presentations at the Alumni House on July 25 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Community college announces welding course specifically for women
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – A community college in Alabama is holding a new welding course this fall specifically for women. The Women in Welding scholarship program is a 15-week welding course at Jefferson State Community College for 12 women who are looking to get into welding. Through a...
Sylacauga School Nutrition announces free meals for 2024-2025 school year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Schools Nutrition Program has announced that breakfast & lunch will be provided at no charge for all students in all city schools. Nutritious meals come with no strings attached, there are no forms to fill out, nothing to submit, just the ability to take advantage of complimentary meals for the upcoming school year!
Off-duty Homewood police officer shot in Moody, suspect dead
MOODY, Ala.–A Homewood police officer is recovering after being shot while on his way to work Sunday morning, according to the Moody Police Department. According to Moody Police Chief Reece Smith, the Homewood police officer was shot at multiple times while sitting in his car outside of an apartment at the 2700 block of Ross Drive in Moody.
Suspect in Roebuck shooting arrested, charged with murder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham Police Department announced on Monday that it has made an arrest in connection to the death of Richard Allen Judkins, who was shot an killed at a business in Roebuck on Saturday. According to BPD officials, at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday a man walked into the...
[LISTEN] Coach Podo’s Positive Press – July 15, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Listen to this week’s edition of Coach Podo’s Positive Press, where Coach Josh Podoris shares a good news story in our community and beyond. On this edition, Coach Podo and KiX County’s David McCurley speak with Raymond Hughes about the fireworks show he puts on every year in Sycamore near the Fourth of July.
CHHS names former Auburn star Kam Pettway new offensive coordinator
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School recently announced that former Auburn football star Kam Pettway has been named the football team’s new offensive coordinator. Pettway is a Prattville native that earned All-State honors at Prattville High as a senior running back after rushing for 1,402...
U-Haul to create jobs, space with retail, self-storage facility in Athens
ATHENS — As more people move into Limestone County, they’ll need space to store their belongings. To help meet the demands of the state’s fastest growing county, U-Haul has announced plans to build a retail, moving and 1,100-unit self-storage center in Athens. The 5.3-acre site at 16298...
Historical Association to dedicate new marker at Paint Rock Valley School July 28
The July meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association will be held Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Paint Rock Valley High School in Princeton where they will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the school years of Paint Rock Valley High School and hear about plans for the building from its administrator, Mike Sims.
Alabama lands in top 10 for elite, 2025 4-star SG Braylon Mullins
The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail. In recent years, the Crimson Tide have had a lot of success landing some of the top prospects in the country. On Monday, one of the top prospects — Braylon Mullins listed Alabama as one of his finalists.
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