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Heavy Downpours Prompt Flooding Concerns in Portions of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “FLOOD ADVISORY.”. * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties: Bibb, Jefferson, and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Dillon Native Jerome McQueen’s ‘AcaSTEMics’ Tapped To Conduct Professional Development By Alabama State Department Of Education
The Alabama State Department of Education tapped AcaSTEMics to conduct teacher professional development (PD) to over 175 school systems at the State’s annual conference. AcaSTEMics is the brainchild of Dillon native Jerome D. McQueen, PE focused on exposing students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The PD centered around each participant assembling their own “Magic Lamp” STEM kit and how to leverage hands-on fun into motivating students in the classroom.
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Update: Flash flood warning issued for Lamar and Marion counties early Sunday evening
On Sunday at 3:04 p.m. an updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4:30 p.m. for Lamar and Marion counties. "At 3:04 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," says the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Fan poll: Which game on Alabama football's 2024 schedule worries you the most?
With fall camp set to begin this week, Alabama football and coach Kalen DeBoer are only a few weeks away from kicking off the 2024 season. The Crimson Tide open its season on Aug. 31, hosting Western Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama opens Southeastern Conference play at home, too, hosting Georgia a few weeks later on Sept. 28 in what will be the first regular season meeting between the two teams since 2020. ...
18-year-old charged with murder following Tuscaloosa parking lot shooting
An 18-year-old is charged with murder after a shooting in Tuscaloosa Saturday night. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office says Jackson Luke Overton of Winfield is being held with no bond under Aniah's Law. The shooting happened in the parking lot of the Embassy Suites on University Boulevard just after 9...
Five of seven Alabama 2024 home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium now sold out
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - With just a little over a month until Alabama football returns, the university says that five of the seven home games to be played at Saban Field at Bryan-Denny Stadium this season are now sold out through the Alabama ticket office. So far, the sold out...
Auburn football trolls Alabama after flipping 4-Star
Auburn football took a jab at Alabama following Antonio Coleman flipping his commitment from Alabama to Auburn. The official X account representing the Tigers posted, “It’s been a cold summer” following Coleman’s announcement. This post comes after Alabama’s coaching staff has used “Cold Summer” as their...
Alabama at Wisconsin Named in Top 24 Most Meaningful Games of 2024
It's already a game every Badger fan has circled on their calendar, but it looks as though the national media will be playing close attention too. The Badgers will host Alabama at Camp Randall in week three of the 2024 season and 247Sports has named it as one of the most meaningful games of the year.
4-star defensive lineman Antonio Coleman flips…again
Auburn’s Big Cat recruiting weekend was able to generate some fireworks, including some at the expense of Alabama’s 2025 class. Top-100 safety Derick Smith visited Auburn and was the Alabama commit that most fans had their eyes on, and I thought Bama’s class would be safe through the weekend. However, 4-star defensive lineman Antonio Coleman made headlines by announcing that he has flipped to Auburn…again.
Paul Finebaum Has A 'Problem' With One SEC Powerhouse
There are always a lot of changes in college football each offseason but this past one takes the cake in terms of the biggest headlines generated. While all of the conference realignment moves became officially official, the transfer portal was as wild as ever, and NIL deals were seemingly flying ...
Jelly Roll, Shaboozey coming to Legacy Arena at the BJCC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll is coming to Birmingham in November as a part of his Beautifully Broken Tour 2024 run. The hit-making entertainer will be joined by breakout newcomers Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay, with ERNEST, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen. Jelly Roll aka Jason DeFord debuted...
Birmingham Has One of the Top United Way Training Programs in US; Apply By August 2
Are you interested in growing your leadership skills, expanding your local network and giving back to important nonprofits? You need to know about United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Loaned Executive Program. Every year, 30 or so people (called “Loaned Executives,” but don’t let the name intimidate you) from...
Olympics opening ceremony ‘Last Supper’ controversy a misunderstanding, Birmingham business owner says
The controversy surrounding what appears to be a depiction of the “Last Supper” by drag performers at the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics is the result of a misunderstanding, a popular Birmingham business owner posted on Facebook. “The scene in question was not a depiction of the...
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