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3 named to Birmingham Business Hall of Fame
Three business leaders were named to the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Inducted into the hall of fame were William C. Hulsey of Arlington Properties, Robert Earl Kelly of Kelly Road Builders and Kelly Natural Gas Pipeline and W. Stancil Starnes of ProAssurance.
Chris Stewart becomes new voice of Alabama football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Chris Stewart, a seasoned broadcaster from Fairfield is the new voice of Alabama football, taking over a role steeped in tradition. "Five-year-old Chris Stewart's head explodes when I hear that," Stewart said. "To realize that I actually have that role, that responsibility, and that honor now is, it's very difficult not to smile when I think about it."
Tuscaloosa Considers Drone Program for First Responders
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is considering a groundbreaking proposal to incorporate drones into its first responder operations. Mayor Walt Maddox has presented a plan to the city council that would establish a dedicated drone team to enhance public safety efforts, according to WBRC. Rapid Response Capability. The proposed drone system would be...
Kitchen Cops find rodent feces, roaches and flies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops found some serious issues at a gas station we’ve reported on several times in the past. The Conoco at the corner of Pulaski and Stringfield Road in northwest Huntsville gets a 73 due to multiple violations. Inspectors say they found rat droppings under shelves. There were also flies and roaches noted inside the building. There were also multiple hot and cold food temperature violations and a dirty ice machine.
Grammy-award winning artist brings music celebrating Black heritage to Birmingham
Rhythm and Blues (R&B) royalty is coming to Birmingham to put on a show. Billboard reintroduced R&B in the 1990s to categorize all music made by Black people that is not hip-hop. Lalah Hathaway, five-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, released her seventh studio album, VANTABLACK, two months ago ahead of her...
'It's not a professional look': Business owner responds to homeless loitering outside Huntsville office
We're hearing from a business owner concerned about the rising homeless population outside his office on Stokes Street. Lonnie Law owns Air Degree. It's an HVAC company located right next to First Stop, which is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the unhoused. Both are just a few blocks away from...
Bama in the NFL: Roster Cuts Tracker
The NFL preseason wraps up this weekend, with the final game of three weeks for all NFL teams taking place from Thursday to Sunday night. Teams will have to cut half of their players following the final preseason game, however, with the roster limit dropping from 90 players to 53 players.
Former Auburn ace earns first coaching job
Fresh off an amazing career as a pitcher for Auburn softball, maddie penta is ready to take the next step in her softball journey. Friday, James Madison University softball head coach Loren LaPorte announced that Penta has been hired as an assistant coach. LaPorte is excited about the potential that Penta brings to the coaching staff.
Catie DeLoof Will Start With a $50,000 Salary at the University of Alabama
Catie DeLoof will match starting salaries with Sydney Pickrem at West Virginia, who has a similar coaching and competitive resume. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Catie DeLoof will make $50,000 per year as a base salary as an assistant coach at the University of Alabama. That matches the resume...
Tuscaloosa’s DCH to End 28-Room Hotel Program for Patients & Loved Ones
Tuscaloosa's DCH Regional Medical Center will soon end a program that provides patients and loved ones with an affordable place to stay before or during hospitalization. In a memo published earlier this month, hospital administrators alerted staff that DCH will end its Guest Room Program on September 1st and begin repurposing the 28 rooms dedicated to it.
NEW: Huntsville Beautification Awards recognizes 300+ properties
The Huntsville Beautification Board recognized over 300 properties at the 49th annual Beautification Awards ceremony on Thursday. These awards honor organizations in Huntsville that go above and beyond in landscaping and maintaining their properties to enhance the city’s appearance. Since 1975, this program has celebrated Huntsville properties that meet...
Southside Panthers defeat Carver Rams in season opener on Thursday
The Southside Panthers defeated the Carver Rams out of Birmingham on Thursday in a jamboree on the Panther’s field. The Panthers struck first against the Rams to quickly put points on the scoreboard. The Rams were able to answer and keep the Panthers on their toes, but the Panthers pulled away with a 30-12 victory to kick off their season.
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