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Auburn Tigers: Dorian Mausi on choosing Auburn football, AU impresses 5-star QB
In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, transfer linebacker Dorian Mausi opens up on his decision to choose Auburn football, and the Tigers impress a 5-star QB on his visit. Following the 2023 season, former Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi was one of the first transfers to set up an official visit with the Auburn football program. Shortly after his visit, Mausi became one of the first transfers to commit to the Tigers.
Things to do around Tuscaloosa for Aug. 1-7
This week in West Alabama, Aug. 1-7, Theatre Tuscaloosa performs "Anything Goes" in the Bama Theatre; Art Night, cornhole tournament, Hank Lazer reading, TCT showcase, and a metal night at DCBC. MUSIC SATURDAY ...
State audit of Bessemer City Schools details issues with finances, teacher pay
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - New information from state auditors confirms why State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey wants to take over the Bessemer Board of Education. The audit report from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accountants details ongoing issues in the system. The key findings are school board members...
‘He Started Saying How Much He Loved Me and Wanted Me to be His Wife …’
Met: Fall 1989 during their junior year at A.H. Parker High School. However, it wasn’t until attending a house party that they would be introduced through a mutual friend. “Prothaniel was not my type at all,” said Natosha, “but his smile took me in and made me kinda fall for him at the house party.”
Birmingham exhibit honors 100 years of historic Black fraternities, sororities, including Kamala Harris’
The City of Birmingham on Tuesday announced a new exhibit at City Hall honoring 100 years of service for a historic Black fraternity and two sororities, including the sorority of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a Howard College graduate. Harris is affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., an international...
Birmingham City Schools superintendent talks low registration numbers and staff vacancies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Are your children registered for school? Birmingham City Schools superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan says with less than a week to go until the new school year, thousands of students are still not signed up. The superintendent says they have more students registered this year compared to...
Alabama surgery center facility sells for $6.81M
An outpatient surgery facility in Gardendale, Ala., has sold for $6.81 million, according to a July 25 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. The Gardendale Surgery Center property is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Health, which acquired the practice in 2015. The 15,196-square-foot building offers gastroenterology, orthopedic and general surgery services.
Nick's in the Sticks viral video discussed at Tuscaloosa City Council meeting
The viral video from Nick's Original Filet House, showing a verbal altercation regarding an alleged racial slur and comment from a Nick's employee, was discussed Tuesday at the top of Tuscaloosa City Council meeting. Councilor Matthew Wilson began by applauding fellow Councilor Kip Tyner, who has spoken publicly and widely since the video began circulating. Various cuts from the roughly 2 1/2 minute video, some with added commentary, have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on...
Gadsden police launch new initiative to stop illegal gambling
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gadsden Police Department is working on what it calls Operation Jackpot. Gadsden PD has raided several gambling establishments in an effort to stop illegal gambling. Gadsden police launched the operation after receiving multiple complaints from residents, forming a taskforce to investigate illegal gambling activity around...
Pedestrian taken to hospital after hit by vehicle on University Drive in Huntsville
One person is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle, according to Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services. Webster says they received the call of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian on University Drive at Research Park about 10:17 a.m. Wednesday. According to the Huntsville Police Department, the...
Huntsville Center project restores site at Fort Stewart
Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville is completing the demolition of the Southeast Region Britain School located on Fort Stewart, Georgia. “The demolition aims to pave the way for new infrastructure in the area, enhancing resources and services for Soldiers and their families,” Jake Gassaway, Facilities Reduction Program project manager, said.
Summit 7 launches ‘Keep Building, Huntsville’ cybersecurity campaign
HUNTSVILLE – With the continuing onslaught of cyber attacks threatening everyday life, Huntsville-based Summit 7 is launching a cybersecurity awareness campaign, “Keep Building, Huntsville.”. The initiative emphasizes Summit 7’s commitment to supporting the defense industry in Huntsville and highlights its critical role by securing the warfighter through advanced...
What you should know about the Huntsville swing dance scene
If you’ve been searching for the swing dance scene in Huntsville, look no further. The Hville Blast team dives into the Huntsville Swing Dance Society (HSDS) and how this old-fashioned activity is seeing a resurgence. We interviewed HSDS president Adam Wilkerson on why he wants to keep the swing...
Brayden Rivers chooses UNC-Asheville
Another week, another Huntsville High School basketball product is off the board. This time it’s 2025 wing Brayden Rivers, who made his pledge to UNC-Asheville following the July evaluation periods. UNC-Asheville head coach Mike Morrell targeted Rivers after seeing him in the June scholastic evaluation period. Following that, the...
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