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SHANNON FAGAN: Blanchard made a positive impact in many people’s lives
Cancer has taken another life way too soon. Former Piedmont baseball head coach and football defensive coordinator James Blanchard passed away on Friday morning. He was 59. “We lost a great man today, but the impact and the influence he’s had on kids will be felt for a long time,” friend and former Piedmont/current Westbrook Christian head coach Steve Smith said. “I ask that we keep the Blanchard family in our prayers. It’s obviously a tough time.”
Homewood police officer shot in Moody while on his way to work, suspect dead
MOODY, Ala. — An officer with the Homewood Police Department is expected to make a full recovery after a man shot at him early Sunday morning in Moody. Officers with the Moody Police Department were called to Ross Drive around 4:35 a.m. Dispatch told responding officers that an off-duty Homewood officer was shot at while he was leaving for work.
Hueytown awarded 400K to develop new West Rock Mountain Preserve trail system
Hueytown’s new West Rock Mountain Preserve is one step closer to becoming an outdoor paradise for hikers and cyclists. Earlier this week, Governor Kay Ivey awarded the West Jefferson County town a $400,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program to begin working on creating a trail system at the 330-acre preserve.
Recent Hoover Freedom Award winner joins Homewood High School as new JROTC instructor
Col. Chris Moulton has spent the past 16 years teaching students in the Junior ROTC program at Hoover City Schools, with the past six years at Hoover High. This year, he will be teaching at Homewood High School. Colonel, deputy commander and teacher are only a few of the hats...
Woman charged with stealing money from a Tuscaloosa church
A woman has been charged in an alleged criminal scheme against a church. The U.S. attorney's office in Birmingham reported that Kristen Battocletti, 35, was charged with embezzling money from St. Francis of Assisi University Parish in Tuscaloosa. A news release stated court information showed a charge of wire fraud...
Homewood realtor featured as a host on “The American Dream”
In June, Kathryn Romanchuk, a realtor at RealtySouth, hosted her first episode of “The American Dream.”. Keep reading to find out how she attracted national TV producers + what’s next!. Who is Kathryn Romanchuk?. Romanchuk is a realtor with RealtySouth Crestline and has been in the realty industry...
Support Julian Morris’s Legal Defense Amid Tragedy
DOVER — As previously reported in Morris Focus, Julian Morris, a member of the Dover High School Graduate Class of 2011, has been identified by the Birmingham Police Department as a person of interest. (Click here to read the previous article.) Julian’s attorney, Victor Revill, Esq., issued the following...
Jefferson State offering welding course specifically for women
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson State Community College will be holding a welding course this fall specifically for women. The Women in Welding scholarship program is a 15-week welding course that will cover all expenses for 12 women looking to get into welding. Through a grant from The Women’s Foundation...
Prepare for next summer now: Enroll in UAB URec swim school
Do not wait until the summer to learn how to swim. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus Recreation Center is offering swim lessons this fall to ensure families stay safe around any body of water. Prioritizing water safety, University Recreation offers swim lessons with curriculum tailored to participants as...
Zach Bryan, Nate Bargatze help BJCC ticket sales rank among top arenas worldwide
Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex ranked among the 52 top arenas in the world in Pollstar’s 2024 Mid-Year Ranking by gross ticket sales, thanks to top-selling acts such as singer Zach Bryan and comedian Nate Bargatze. The top-grossing arena list is led by Sphere in Las Vegas,...
See “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Red Mountain Theatre—now-Aug. 11
Get ready to celebrate the voice of a generation at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This joyous jukebox musical runs from July 19-August 11, and Bham Now readers can save $7 off tickets—just enter discount code NOWINSIDER at checkout. Know before you go—Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. When:...
New Birmingham Organization seeks to resettle refugees
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — In Birmingham, a new organization is opening in August aimed towards resettling refugees from around the globe. Birmingham Cross Cultural Connections (BCCC), is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help refugee families that are just entering the country and need help establishing themselves. BCCC Executive...
Legion FC in Search of Faster Start at New Mexico United
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – There is not much time to dwell on the past for Birmingham Legion FC. Just a couple of days removed from a tough 3-1 loss to Rhode Island FC at Protective Stadium, The Three Sparks finds itself shipping out west for a Saturday test at New Mexico United.
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
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