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Lady Braves Volleyball Ready for Blazers, Bulldogs
Alcorn State University Women’s Volleyball 2024 season is approaching as they travel to Birmingham, Alabama to face off against the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. The Braves will also go head-to-head with the Samford University Bulldogs on Saturday, August 31 at 4:00 pm for their first road trip of the season.
BPL Electronic Resources Spotlight: Back to School Resources for Birmingham Students
The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) provides a myriad of resources for school age patrons. These databases/electronic resources provide educational experiences that allow younger patrons to learn and grow. Resources are accessible using a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, and many have downloadable content. Additionally, the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and...
An Alabama man is charged in a cold case involving a Georgia woman who was stabbed to death
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (AP) — An Alabama man is in custody for the stabbing death of a woman 24 years ago at her home in Georgia, authorities said Friday. U.S. Marshals arrested Clerence George, 63, at his Birmingham home at about 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 22. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail awaiting […]
Birmingham city council member to retire after 24 years
This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times. One of Birmingham’s longest serving elected officials has announced her retirement. City Councilor, Valerie Abbott, who has represented Birmingham’s District 3 since 2001, said she plans to step down after her current term ends next year. She has served 6 terms, with each term lasting four years, and worked with six mayors beginning with Bernard Kincaid in 2001 through Randall Woodfin, the current mayor.
Athlete of the Week: Will O’Dell
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One local high school quarterback has earned the title of CBS 42’s Athlete of the Week. Oak Mountain High School quarterback Will O’Dell lit up the scoreboard last Friday with 402 yards of total offense, including 208 passing yards and 194 yards on the ground in the Eagles’ 38-28 win over […]
Community reacts to councilor’s idea of extending Birmingham City Schools two hours to curb violence
As an effort to curb gun violence, Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods proposed an idea that would extend school hours for Birmingham City Schools from 8 hours to 10 hours.
Cougars rout Ramsay at Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM – Country music artist Luke Combs sings a hit song that encapsulated much of Thursday night at Legion Field. It’s called “When It Rains It Pours,” and for a solid hour, it rained, thundered, and blew tents into the turf. But when the game finally kicked off a half hour late, Clay-Chalkville High School poured it on Ramsay en route to a 62-7 win.
‘He didn’t think he would play again’: Cedarius Doss overcame major health scare on his path to Indiana football
Four years before he committed to play defensive back at Indiana, Cedarius Doss feared he’d played his final down on a football field. The Birmingham, Ala. native was unranked by major recruiting sites coming out of Ramsay High, as his SAT score wasn’t high enough to play in Division I. So Doss, lacking a plethora of options, enrolled at Division II Tuskegee University.
Trussville athlete competes in Master CrossFit Games in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL (WBMA) — Athletes from across the globe are competing in the Masters CrossFit Games in Birmingham August 29 - September 1. The event will take place at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). This is the first time the games have been held in Birmingham. "We're definitely feeling the southern hospitality and the love for CrossFit," said organizer Joe Linton.
Blazers Place Third in the JSU Foothills Invitational
BIRMINGHAM - Despite running without two of their top runners, the UAB Cross Country team finished third in the JSU Foothills Invitational at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. The Blazers' top 5 runners all finished in the top 26 of the race. "I thought we had a very good opener....
Retirement counseling and support is available from the UAB Benefits Office
It is never too early to start planning for retirement. UAB employees who want to ensure their financial security in their golden years can take advantage of services provided by the UAB Benefits Office and UAB’s retirement providers, including retirement counseling and investment support for mandatory and voluntary retirement plans.
Pat Sullivan: Heisman Winner, Cancer Fighter
With a new college football season upon us, it is worth remembering an award-winning player and coach whose greatest achievements were off the field. Every December, the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City honors college football's most outstanding player with the Heisman Memorial Trophy. In 1971, Auburn University's Pat Sullivan became the first player from the state of Alabama to hoist the award.
UAB stifles Alcorn State in season opening 41-3 win
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jacob Zeno threw for two touchdowns, Lee Beebe Jr. ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns and UAB beat Alcorn State 41-3 in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night. Beebe ran it in from the 2 after helping to lead an 11-play, 70-yard drive that gave the Blazers […]
The City of Birmingham to Host a Series of Community Meetings on Rezoning
The City of Birmingham is working on a significant citywide rezoning initiative as part of its ongoing comprehensive plan for revitalization and growth. The goal of this rezoning ordinance is to create mixed-used districts that are transit-friendly, walkable and make for a better quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Huffman ends 12-game losing skid by knocking off visiting Columbia
Huffman’s Dylan Craig and Jayden Grant ran for 100 yards apiece and combined for four touchdowns to lead Huffman (1-1) to a 52-14 victory over Columbia. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Birmingham leaders want to hear from residents during proposed rezoning meetings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham hosted its first of multiple proposed rezoning meeting Thursday. During these meetings, citizens will have the opportunity to share their input on how city leaders aim to make areas more walkable, transit-friendly, and better for both residents and business owners. These meetings...
Birmingham LGBTQ group gives out $65K in grants to 9 nonprofit organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The LGBTQ Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has given $65,000 in grants awarded to nine local nonprofit groups. The following groups received funds: Alabama Latino AIDS Coalition Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company Great Heights dba Creative Wellness Institute Hispanic Interest Coalition […]
Daryl Davis, man who wrote of his experience talking with KKK members, coming to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A musician and writer who gained nationwide attention for the way he engaged with members of hate groups will be coming to Birmingham to speak about how people can better bridge the gap between one another. Daryl Davis, author of “Klan-Destine Relationships: A Black Man’s Odyssey in the Ku Klux Klan,” […]
Man convicted in drive-by shooting that killed 22-year-old while he was cooking in his kitchen
A Walker County man has been convicted in the 2020 drive-by shooting death of another who was killed while he was cooking in his kitchen. A Jefferson County jury on Friday found Dalen Eliase Gaines, 27, guilty of capital murder in the slaying of 22-year-old Brandon Monroe Thomas. The charge...
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