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Oak Mountain High School has impressive year with AP exams
Oak Mountain High School Principal Andrew Gunn shared that recent data shows a significant increase in the number of students who passed at least one AP exam and 76 percent of those who took an AP exam scored a 3 (out of a total of 5) or higher. The post Oak Mountain High School has impressive year with AP exams appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena Publix store temporarily shut down following fire
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Publix grocery store in Helena is temporarily closed following a fire on Monday. According to the Helena Police Department, the fire was reported before 3 p.m. Within an hour, officers had completed their investigation. As of Monday afternoon, the store remains closed due to the fire. No other information on […]
Head to Otey’s Fest for live music, great food + more
Get ready to raise your glass, Birmingham—Otey’s Tavern is celebrating 35 years of memories, laughter and unforgettable nights at the 15th annual Otey’s Fest on Saturday, July 27. This free event at their Crestline location will feature an outdoor cookout, kids activities and some of Otey’s favorite...
Applications open for third annual Alabaster Government Academy
Applications are now open for Alabaster’s third annual Government Academy for any citizens interested in learning about what it takes to run a city. The post Applications open for third annual Alabaster Government Academy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
NEW: Bessemer’s Morgan Road Winn-Dixie to become an ALDI
We’d been hearing for a while that the recently-renovated Morgan Road Winn-Dixie in Bessemer was slated to become an ALDI, and we’ve now got official confirmation that this is happening. Keep reading for all the details. The store is closing for renovations starting mid-August. Looking forward to seeing...
Rib-It-Up closing after 32 years in The Magic City
Popular barbecue joint Rib-It-Up is closing its doors permanently, according to a post on its social media pages on Friday, July 12. If you’ve ever driven past Rib-It-Up at 830 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, you probably remember the mouthwatering smells emanating from the one-story barbeque joint. Sadly, according to a recent post on its Facebook page, the popular restaurant has permanently closed its doors:
Community leaders speak out following bloody weekend in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham police officer and Fraternal Order of Police leader are speaking out about the gun violence that took seven lives this weekend including a five-year-old boy. The Police Chief called the violence senseless and tragic and he is far from alone in his thoughts. House...
Readers choose The Birmingham News top prep athletes of the year
AL.com readers selected their choice for boys and girls Athlete of the Year in the Birmingham area with an online poll. The poll results agreed with The Birmingham News boys athlete of Clay-Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe, but readers chose Oak Mountain’s Emma Hawkins instead of Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips.
More than two dozen people shot in Jefferson County in five days
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than two dozen people have been shot in Jefferson County since last Wednesday. Fourteen of the victims were shot at an event center on Birmingham’s 27th Street North Saturday night. Of those four victims who died, three of them were related, WVTM told. Markeisha...
Auburn basketball will play Final Four participant in Birmingham next season
AUBURN — Another big-time matchup has been added to the 2024-25 Auburn basketball schedule. The Tigers will play Purdue at Birmingham's Legacy Arena on Dec. 21, Auburn announced Monday. The matchup is the first half of a two-year series with the Boilermakers, who will also play Auburn at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse in December 2025. ...
Charity Event Unites First Responders Across Calhoun County to Show Up for Weaver’s Volunteer Fire Department
Anniston, AL – A recent charity event brought together fire departments and police departments from across Calhoun County to raise funds for the Weaver Volunteer Fire Department. The event saw enthusiastic participation from the Weaver Police, Weaver Fire, Anniston Police, Anniston Fire, Piedmont Police, and Ohatchee Police. Additionally, Rainbow Omega came out in full support of […] The post Charity Event Unites First Responders Across Calhoun County to Show Up for Weaver’s Volunteer Fire Department appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
UAB’s Porrett awarded R01 grant from the NIH for uterine transplantation research
University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Transplantation Associate Professor Paige Porrett, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for her research. The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars...
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, slated for Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Towns including Fort Deposit and Hayneville participate each year in the annual tax holiday traditionally held the third full weekend […]
Alabama agrees not to autopsy Keith Edmund Gavin after his execution this week
In a change from recent protocol, the state of Alabama will not perform an autopsy on Keith Edmund Gavin if he is executed this week, a state prisons spokeswoman said. Gavin is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Thursday evening for the 1998 capital murder of a north Alabama delivery truck driver. Court records show Gavin is not requesting any last-minute legal efforts seeking a stay in his execution. He has requested that the state not...
More heat advisories for Alabama: How hot will it get?
More heat advisories will be in effect for most of Alabama on Tuesday. The National Weather Service said heat and humidity could combine to make it feel as hot as 108 degrees in parts of the state this afternoon. Air temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-90s for most...
Alabama House District 52 Democratic runoff election: A voter’s guide
Voters in Birmingham go to the polls Tuesday to choose a Democratic nominee for a special election in House District 52. Kelvin Datcher, the deputy director of community development for Birmingham, will compete against Frank Woodson, a nonprofit executive and former UPS manager, for the Democratic nomination in a district that covers a portion of […] The post Alabama House District 52 Democratic runoff election: A voter’s guide appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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