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Hoover 14-year-old crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen in Orlando
Lucy Helland, a 14-year-old student at Bumpus Middle School, this past Sunday, July 21, was crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen at a national competition in Orlando. Helland, who is going into the eighth grade this year, went to the scholarship competition as Miss Heart of the South Junior Teen and competed against 18 other girls ages 13-15.
Birmingham school leaders to evaluate Superintendent Sullivan's performance
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham school leaders are hosting the first of two evaluation meetings Friday as they grade their Superintendent. This evaluation comes after the most recent scores of Birmingham City schools have been released by the Alabama Department of Education along with ACAP reading scores for third grade students.
‘No hoodies, no Crocs’: Bessemer City High announces dress code requirements for new school year
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer City High School leaders say they are cracking down on the school’s dress code this year. They tell WBRC that items such as open-toe slides, hoodies, and even Crocs have been against the rules for years. However, if students wear them this year, they could end up in school suspension.
UAB says 1,655 patients’ health information shared in breach
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing said Friday that a postcard recruiting people to a study inadvertently shared protected health information for 1,655 patients. The postcard, intended to encourage participation in a survey related to a breast cancer diagnosis, displayed the patient’s first and last name,...
Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Ramsay Class of 2025 holding Senior Kickoff and Donation Drive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Seniors at Ramsay High School are holding a donation drive to support those in need in the Birmingham area. The event is hosted by the non-profit Be a Blessing Birmingham. Items to be collected include baby wipes, toilet paper, deodorant, and hand sanitizer. The drive will...
FULL LIST: School supply drives and giveaways across Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2024-2025 school year is coming up. Some schools in Central Alabama have announced that they will be offering free breakfasts and lunches to all students for the 2024-25 school year. Check out that list here. Here's a full list of where you can access school...
Hoover students head back to the classroom
Maggie Bain has spent the past three years at Hoover High School, heavily involved in the arts programs there — band, choir and theater. Now it’s her senior year, and she’s looking forward to taking advantage of every opportunity she can and hoping to play a leadership role.
Meet 6 Alabama college graduates who won prestigious awards
It’s around that time when students from all over Alabama are making huge life decisions. For many, college is just the beginning, and the very first step is applying for a scholarship. We’ve recognized 5 hard-working students who earned scholarships for this academic year and are on the journey...
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