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Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing
Wood timber construction material for background and texture. close up. Stack of wooden bars. small depth of field. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Birmingham City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Tuesday to repurpose a historic school building into affordable housing for seniors. The city council’s budget and...
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Mayor Woodfin addresses city’s efforts to curtail violent crime in press conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin addressed the city in a press conference Tuesday. He spoke about what the city is doing to tackle violent crime, as well as how they are encouraging the next generation to follow a different path. The Mayor says people must stop harboring...
Riverview Animal Clinic celebrates 40th anniversary
Dr. Amy Tate, left, holds Jake, a Labrador mix, as Markecia Kemp, a veterinary assistant, moves a laser over his broken toe during an appointment at Riverview Animal Clinic. The clinic has been serving residents in the Birmingham-metro area along U.S. 280 for 40 years. After 40 years of treating...
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin says gun violence tied to ‘culture problem’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department reported 18 murder investigations this month, making July the deadliest month of 2024 so far. Mayor Randall Woodfin took questions from the media Tuesday morning during a press conference to address Birmingham’s safety. “America has a gun culture problem, we need to say it out loud,” he said. […]
'It was bad': GBHS saves dozens of Texas dogs brought to Alabama by another rescue group
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Greater Birmingham Humane Society was recently asked to rescue dogs from another rescue group in Alabama. A cell phone video sparked outrage on social media, showing dozens of dogs from the Houston area living in cramped and dirty conditions at a facility in Elrod, Alabama.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
U News | University of Alabama at Birmingham again recognized as a “Top University Sales Program”. Registration is now open for the inaugural New Mexico Start-up Forum, hosted by the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University. From the University of Alabama at Birmingham:. The Professional Sales Certificate program...
Some Alabama Publix locations partially close deli counters following Boar’s Head recall
Some Publix locations in Alabama have partially closed their deli counters following a recall of Boar’s Head meats in connection with a listeria outbreak. Last week, Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats were recalled in connection with the outbreak, which has reportedly caused two deaths. The U.S. Department...
City of Birmingham celebrates 100-year legacies of 3 Black Greek organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is honoring the centennial anniversaries of three Black Greek letter organizations. Three Legacies, One Century is a photo exhibition of the histories of three groups and their service to the city. The Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi […]
Vance named honorary AAN Fellow
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing University Professor David Vance, PhD, MGS, MS, has been named a 2024 Honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, joining six UAB School of Nursing alumni named to this year’s AAN Fellows cohort. They join more than 130 FAANs affiliated with the School.
Alarming Heat Index Values up to 110 Are Expected in West Alabama
Temperatures in portions of Alabama will continue to rise this week, which means heat index values will continue to go up, up, and up!!!!!. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory” until Wednesday, July 31, at 9...
16th Cross Pearson now open in downtown Birmingham [PHOTOS]
The very first black-owned, wearable art gallery in Alabama has officially opened its doors here in Birmingham. 16th Cross Pearson, an art gallery located downtown, is welcoming lovers of art to come and see their masterpieces made from local artists. Read on to learn more about this new gallery. A...
Oak Mountain prepares for year two of McComb era with new systems, strong leadership
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It’s year two for the Oak Mountain Eagles under Shane McComb, and their hope is that year two will bring many positive changes and a step in the right direction toward their long-term goal. McComb and his staff got a full year to...
UAB 'significantly stronger' in year two under Dilfer
UAB held its first football practice of the 2024 season Tuesday morning. “We’ve been anticipating this for a long time, so has everybody else in college football," UAB head coach Trent Dilfer said. "I thought it was a good start. I’ve tried to be more flat-lined this year. A lot of good things, a lot of carry over from the offseason, but we are still a big time work in progress, so we have to immediately start correcting the things that aren’t to the standard.”
Birmingham gears up for the Sidewalk Film Festival
Final preparations are underway for a Birmingham festival that highlights filmmakers from around the country. The Birmingham Sidewalk Film Festival is celebrating its 26th year next month in the historic theater district. The event runs the week of August nineteenth. Nick *Adrian is the marketing director for the Birmingham Sidewalk Film Festival. He says that this event has grown to be a festival that people around the world and in the Magic City have come to cherish.
California Girls Flag Football Sees Surge in Popularity in Second Season
Girls flag football is surging in California as it enters its second season after being sanctioned as an official high school sport. With anticipation building for the upcoming season starting on Aug. 10, the CIF Southern Section has introduced playoffs and championship games, enhancing competitive stakes. Birmingham aims to defend its championship title after an undefeated 12-0 season in its inaugural year. Meanwhile, teams like Westlake and Newbury Park are looking to elevate their game and pursue championship aspirations.
Man arrested on federal gun charges a ‘potential suspect’ in Birmingham triple homicide, records say
A man being investigated as part of the ongoing probe into a Birmingham triple homicide that left a 5-year-old boy and his mother dead has been arrested on unrelated federal gun charges. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Indian Summer Drive, just off Winewood Road, shortly before 5:30...
DEI office to close by mid-August
By Aug. 15, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity will officially be dissolved, following a university-wide email from several high-level administrators sent on July 29. The closure uproots numerous staff and faculty, with some filling existing vacancies and others taking on new roles in offices that work on student recruitment, admissions and success.
Picasso Pets invites you to the Wild Woof West Aug. 17—register now
Since 1996, Hand in Paw has helped countless people of all ages with special needs, illnesses and more find healing through Animal-Assisted Therapy. You can help Hand In Paw further its mission at the 23rd annual Picasso Pets in Birmingham—Wild Woof West. Keep reading to learn all about the...
Catch It If You Can: New ‘Litter Gitter’ Installed to Capture Trash Before It Reaches Bayview Lake
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