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Delicia Mason is the Epitome of Passion as a Lifelong Nurse at Children’s of Alabama
(This profile appeared originally in the Nov. 2, 2022 edition of the Birmingham Times and has been updated) While attending Auburn University in Montgomery (AUM), Delicia Mason did her clinicals at Children’s of Alabama and knew that the facility was the only place she wanted to work. “I didn’t...
Crime Stoppers holds annual luncheon, selects Representative Allen Treadaway as ‘Crime Stopper of the Year’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, law enforcement officers and deputies from across central Alabama gathered to celebrate Metro Alabama Crime Stopper’s success over the last year. Chairman Frank Barefield says the organization is on a record pace when it comes to tips and financial awards. In just the...
Madison County School System Superintendent addresses changes for upcoming school year
HUNTSVILLE, Madison County — Big changes are underway with the Madison County School System. It's just ahead of students heading back to the classroom. FOX54 spoke with the superintendent about what parents and students need to know this year. Madison County School System Superintendent Kenneth Kubik said they face...
Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer break down Jalen Milroe's growth and outlook for 2024
Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer provided plenty of optimism and a few areas of improvement for Alabama's returning quarterback, Jalen Milroe. There is little doubt that Jalen Milroe is the most important player on Alabama's 2024 football team. How the fourth-year quarterback performs with a new coaching staff -- led...
South Alabama not sweating relatively low expectations headed into 2024
The last two seasons have been the most-successful in South Alabama football program history, including 17 combined victories and the school’s first-ever bowl win. And yet, the Jaguars enter 2024 with relatively low expectations, at least from the outside. South Alabama was picked to finish fifth out of seven teams in the Sun Belt Conference West Division, in preseason voting by league coaches announced Monday.
Podcast: Matt Stahl, AL.com Alabama Writer, Reviews SEC Media Days
Phillip Jordan is joined by AL.com Alabama sports reporter Matt Stahl to look back at SEC Media Days. Phillip and Matt discuss the overall look of media days in Dallas and if Texas will “run” the conference. Matt breaks down the Alabama secondary and quarterback Jalen Milroe. They close it out by talking about the media predictions that were announced on Friday.
Kalen DeBoer faces tough questions in Washington interview
Kalen DeBoer last did a spot with local Washington-area radio in the hours following his now-former team’s National Championship loss to Michigan. Now, the Alabama Crimson Tide head coach, DeBoer, joined Dave “Softy” Mahler and Hugh Millen on local KJR radio 93.3 FM nearly six months later. Neither wasted any time pressing DeBoer, asking questions Read more... The post Kalen DeBoer returns to Seattle radio after leaving Washington for Alabama appeared first on Awful Announcing.
City of Tuscaloosa hires consultant to evaluate pedestrian bridge
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously voted to let an engineering firm evaluate the aging pedestrian bridge on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Previously, city officials voiced their concerns that the 40-year-old bridge should be demolished, to safety and repair costs. Druid Hills resident Amanda Mulkey is pleased the city is making progress […]
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death. Money the family had saved to help […]
Former Alabama Players Shine in 2024 NBA Summer League Performances
The NBA hosted summer leagues in various cities, with the Las Vegas league garnering the most attention, where former Alabama players showcased their talent. Nine Crimson Tide alumni participated, aiming to secure roster spots and boost the program's exposure. Kira Lewis Jr.: 4.0 PPG / 2.6 RPG / 1.0 APG.
Derrick Henry addresses doubts regarding abilities due to age
Former Alabama Crimson Tide football running back Derrick Henry has been one of the best ball carriers in the NFL for nearly a decade. Now, he heads into the 2024 season as one of the oldest at 30 years old. Following an eight-year career with the Tennessee Titans that consisted of enough accolades to warrant a trip to the Hall of Fame, Henry is preparing to play for a new team for the first time in his professional football journey. He joined the Baltimore Ravens over the offseason as a free agent. While his signing was one of the most noteworthy moves...
Travel nightmares continue for one West Alabama family
Airline disruptions last week resulted in a traveling nightmare for millions of Americans, including one Tuscaloosa family. Jenny Buttery says her family's headache started before the CrowdStrike software glitch and continued into the week. Thursday while traveling the Buttery family said they were met with multiple delays, computer outages and...
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