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Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Alabama To Honor Nick Saban With Major Stadium Announcement
Nick Saban has only been retired as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide since January, and already the university is honoring him—at least that's the rumor. On Thursday, it was reported by Tide Illustrated that the University of Alabama plans to honor Saban by naming its football field at ...
Points in the Paint: 2025 Alabama Basketball Schedule Breakdown and Analysis — The Big Boys
Now that the University of Alabama basketball schedule has been finalized, we’re taking a look at the nonconference slate in depth. Last week, we covered the midmajors (you can find that here). Today, we’ll look at the big boys on the Tide’s schedule: They are numerous and nasty.
Woman and 4 young children killed in shooting at Bibb County home, suspect in custody
WEST BLOCTON, Ala. — A man is in custody after his wife and four young children were killed at a West Blocton home Thursday night, according to the Bibb County sheriff. A 911 call came in around 8 p.m. about a shooting in the 1000 block of Green Tree Drive.
Woman, 4 children killed in Bibb County shooting
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man is under arrest after a woman and four children were shot to death in Bibb County Thursday night. Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said the shooting happened in the area of Greentree Drive in West Blocton roughly around 10:00 p.m. Investigators with the sheriff’s office said 32-year-old Brandon […]
Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game
Four of Shelby County’s top softball players had a big part to play in a wild doubleheader at the North-South All-Star Game while going against the top rising seniors in the state. The post Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Reports: Alabama to name Bryant-Denny Stadium field after Nick Saban
Alabama will honor retired football coach Nick Saban by naming the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium after him, media outlets reported Thursday. Saban won six of his seven career national championships in 17 years coaching the Crimson Tide. The Alabama university system board of trustees is scheduled to meet Friday, with a resolution on the agenda for a naming at the stadium in Tuscaloosa, ESPN reported. Tide Illustrated first reported the news, with the dedication ceremony scheduled for Sept. 7 when Alabama hosts South Florida. The Crimson Tide open their season under new head coach Kalen DeBoer against Western Kentucky on Aug. 31. Saban, 72, retired from coaching in January, finishing with a career mark of 297-71-1 -- 206 of those wins coming at Alabama (with 29 losses). He began his head coaching career at Toledo in 1990. He coached Michigan State from 1995-99 before accepting the head coaching job at LSU in 2000. He won his first national title in 2003 at LSU. Now a college football analyst for ESPN, Saban has a statue of him along with the Crimson Tide's other national title-winning coaches on the Walk of Champions outside the stadium. --Field Level Media
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Business Hall of Fame to Induct 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Business Hall of Fame will honor seven business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions during a ceremony in Birmingham Nov. 14. This year’s inductees are Rob O. Burton of Birmingham; Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham;...
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