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Center Point Blanks Fultondale 38-0
CENTER POINT, AL – The Class 5A Center Point Eagles improved to 1-1 on the season with a 38-0 shutout over the 4A Fultondale Wildcats Friday night at Bowman Field. . Center Point running back Julius Finnerson shined for head coach George Bates’ Eagles, rushing for 93 yards on 17 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Quarterback Therman Deon Moore also had a stellar game, running for 91 yards on just four carries, including a remarkable 68-yard touchdown run.
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...
New cutting-edge warehouse facility coming to Port Birmingham
This week, the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the groundbreaking of a new, cutting-edge warehouse facility at its Port Birmingham terminal in western Jefferson County. The $1.2M project is the first in a series of public-private partnerships with full-service supply chain solutions company Watco. A new warehouse project...
Gardendale Rolls to 42-16 Victory Over Pinson Valley
GARDENDALE, AL – A dominating second half performance propelled to Gardendale Rockets to a 42-16 victory over the Pinson Valley Indians Friday night at Driver Stadium. Rockets quarterback, Deacon Dyer, set the tone early with a one yard dive into the endzone on the Rocket’s first offensive possession and bolted for a stunning 73-yard touchdown sprint late in the first quarter. He lit up the scoreboard again with a two yard rushing score midway through the fourth quarter.
Loved ones of Birmingham mother killed in apartment shootout gather to remember her at emotional balloon release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than two dozen family members and friends gathered to remember a young Birmingham mother killed in a hail of gunfire nearly two weeks ago. With many dressed in white and pink with pink balloons, loved ones of 21-year-old Asia Poole gathered to remember her Friday.
Woman convicted of 2007 Birmingham murder, previously deported 4 times, arrested again in Texas
Federal authorities in Texas have arrested a former Bessemer woman who was convicted of murder in Birmingham and has previously been deported from the U.S. four different times. Maribel Martinez Garcia, a 40-year-old Mexican national, was arrested Thursday at a home in North Houston, according to the U.S. Immigration and...
Birmingham workforce program sets teens, young adults on a path for success
Last school year, Taylor Cunningham was kicked out of high school. But he figured out a way to pivot, adjust to changes and graduate anyways. Friday, Cunningham, 17, stood proudly in his blue cap and gown as valedictorian of the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Magic City YouthBuild program.
Milo’s Names Backstrom As CFO To Lead Financial Strategy
Milo’s Tea Company Inc., an Alabama-based family-owned business, has named Emily Backstrom as its new CFO, driving its financial strategy to position the company for ongoing long-term success. “Emily’s impressive financial planning and corporate strategy experience, along with her strong leadership skills, are a great fit for Milo’s during...
‘Every job is a ministry,’ says well-known meteorologist James Spann
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, longtime meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham. “So what?” he said. “Everybody’s got different gifts and abilities. There’s something within them...
Evangel’s win streak snapped in loss to Banks at Legion Field
One night after a pair of defending state champions clashed in the former home of the Iron Bowl, six-time eight-man football defending national champion Evangel Christian School battled Banks Academy at Legion Field. The post Evangel’s win streak snapped in loss to Banks at Legion Field appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Zookeepers go above and beyond to keep elephants cool
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As temperatures soar in Birmingham, Alabama, residents are seeking relief from the heat. But for the animals at the Birmingham Zoo, staying cool is a matter of survival. Zookeepers are working tirelessly to ensure the elephants, particularly vulnerable to heat stress, have the tools they need...
Alabama Public Charter School Commission delays Birmingham school’s opening
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission Friday agreed to a delayed opening of a Birmingham Charter School. Under an amended contract unanimously approved by the board, Freedom Preparatory Academy, which currently operates in Memphis, will need to open on or before Sept. 13. The school has been a topic of discussion at several meetings over […]
Inflation is falling, but college tuition still rising
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Thousands of college students are heading back to class this month, but for many, tuition and fees continue to rise at many schools. At move-in day, many students told us they have found financial aid. “I have found money at Scholarships.com and on the school’s website,”...
City of Birmingham files new complaint after slot machines seized from property
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Birmingham is updating its petition to have the business at 800 3rd Avenue West declared a public nuisance. The city first sued the Shell station and the adjacent property back in May 2024. That decision came on the heels of a shooting where...
O’Dell, Fitzgerald combine for big offensive night, Oak Mountain improves to 2-0
There was no letdown for Oak Mountain senior quarterback Will O’Dell on Friday, Aug. 30, as he followed up his 402-yard season debut a week ago with his second straight 400-plus yard performance to start the 2024 football season. The post O’Dell, Fitzgerald combine for big offensive night, Oak Mountain improves to 2-0 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
City of Birmingham files 2nd lawsuit against Monarch Ridge Apartments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is once again taking legal action against Monarch Ridge Apartments’ property owners due to its history of violent crime. The city attorney’s office submitted an emergency temporary restraining order and injunction against Steele Valley Brook, LLC. Within the documents, the city claims that the property owners have […]
Black Warrior Riverkeeper volunteers remove 100,000 pounds of litter from watershed
Excellent news for Alabama’s waterways! This week, local nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper announced that its Volunteer Litter Cleanups program has officially removed 100,000 pounds of litter from the Black Warrior River watershed. Read on to learn more about the program + how you can get involved. Protecting the Black...
‘Celebrate the Family Expo’ scheduled for September 14 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Christian Family Magazine is hosting its fifth annual “Celebrate the Family Expo,” on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hoover Met Complex-Finley Center. It’s free admission and free activities for families. There will be giveaways and swag bags for the […]
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