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Rare BSC books maps and atlases to be auctioned off on July 31 & August 1
Nearly 1000, rare books, maps, and atlases from Birmingham-Southern College are slated to be auctioned off on July 31 & August 1. Grant Zahajko Auctions from Davenport, Washington near Spokane is holding online and live events over the two days. “We specialize in books. Everybody has an opportunity to view...
Could state-appointed police chief be answer to police problems in Birmingham?
Two Republican lawmakers from Montgomery who are sponsoring a bill that would allow the governor or attorney general to appoint interim police chiefs for cities say the goal is to put inspirational leaders in place to help hire and keep more cops on the job. Rep. Reed Ingram said he...
Not all Alabama schools offer AP classes. See which high schools do
Advanced Placement courses can save college-going students time and thousands of dollars in credits, but the opportunity to take college-level coursework varies widely in Alabama. A total of 285 Alabama public and private schools were authorized to offer Advanced Placement courses to high school students in the 2023-24 school year,...
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Vestavia Hills declares Pizitz Drive repairs an emergency, skips bid process
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBMA) — Vestavia Hills City Council voted unanimously during a meeting Monday night to approve an ordinance that declares the condition of a public road an emergency and authorizes immediate repair. According to the city, Ordinance Number 3232 declares that the present condition of a portion...
Paterson’s Equalizer Grabs Valuable Road Point for Legion FC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The chances were there all night for Birmingham Legion FC, but it looked like it would be all for naught as New Mexico United had its sights set on a 10th consecutive home victory. However, AJ Paterson came on in the 78th minute and played the super sub role to perfection with a goal just three minutes later, as The Three Sparks stunned the Isotopes Park home crowd and head back to Birmingham with a 1-1 draw and a much-needed point on the road.
North Boys Pull Away in Second Half to Beat South 97 - 85 In AHSAA All-Star Classic
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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...
Former Senator Doug Jones speaks on Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Senator Doug Jones joined CBS 42 Morning News Monday morning to discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden, 81, announced he was ending his reelection campaign Sunday afternoon and would address the nation later in the week about his […]
Hueytown woman's summer vacation interrupted with delayed flights after Friday's internet outage
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The results of a software update from a cyber security company that shut down a large part of the world on Friday are still being felt. The issue itself is fixed, but some people are still stuck at airports across the country while airlines work to get back on track.
When Real-World Education Holds Life-Saving Application
When Samford University’s School of Health Professions students say they apply what they learn in their program, they have the receipts to back it up. Recently, third-year students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program were hosting a balance and falls screening clinic at a local senior independent-living apartment complex. That’s when the unexpected happened—an elderly man dropped to the floor.
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
State superintendent anticipates Bessemer Board of Education takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The future of the Bessemer Board of Education could soon be up to the state, but State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is all but certain a state takeover will happen. He spoke for the first time with WBRC FOX6 about the intervention. We’ve been telling you...
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