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Burnt body found in trunk of car following house fire in Birmingham identified
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A burnt body found in the trunk of a car following a house fire in Birmingham last month was identified Monday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at a vacant house in the 300 block of Barbee Street at […]
Transplant Games bring together mother with the woman who received her son’s organ transplant
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Transplant Games of America are underway in Birmingham as thousands of transplant recipients and donors are gathered to compete in 20 sporting events throughout the week. However, Sunday afternoon the games paused competition and took time to honor those who saved lives through organ donation after death. The event is […]
Opening Ceremony Puts ‘Miracle of Life’ on Center Stage at 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham
Rodney Woodall, a cancer survivor, 20-year retired police officer, donor family member, received a heart transplant in August 2020 but said that wasn’t the “hardest” part of his journey. “Last year July 18, 2023, I lost my son. The hardest thing I had to do in life...
Widespread water outage - July 8, 2024
10:15 a.m. update: Water is being restored around the city. The water main break was in the area of Tuscaloosa Avenue, and assistance is being offered to residents who may be impacted while the Water Works and Sewer Board completes repairs. Carver Community Center is open as a cooling/relief center.
Samford Geography and Sociology Department Earns National Recognition
Samford University’s Department of Geology and Sociology in Howard College of Arts and Sciences has been “put on the map” with an award from the American Association of Geographers (AAG). This spring, at the AAG annual conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, Samford received an honorable mention for the...
Shelby County Chamber, Discover Shelby to host interactive workshop
Discover Shelby and The Shelby County Chamber are partnering to bring a hands-on and interactive workshop offering management and staffers in the tourism and recreation sectors a complimentary two-day training experience on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1. The certified training is presented by the University of Alabama’s Center for Economic Development. The post Shelby County Chamber, Discover Shelby to host interactive workshop appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
‘Mishandling’ of gun ends in young teen’s death in Birmingham; 14-year-old detained
Mishandling of a gun is believed to have led to the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Birmingham early Sunday. The investigation is still ongoing, but police officials do not believe the fatal shooting was intentional. Authorities initially said the victim was 14 years old but updated his age...
Shelby Baptist Medical Center’s Ginger Bentley receives hall of fame honor
Shelby Baptist Medical Center announced on July 2 that Inpatient Wound Care Coordinator Ginger Bentley has been honored by Tenet Healthcare as part of its annual employee recognition program. Bentley has been named a Tenet Hero, with the additional honor of being inducted into the Tenet Heroes’ Hall of Fame. The post Shelby Baptist Medical Center’s Ginger Bentley receives hall of fame honor appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
2 charged after social media video shows missing dog used for target practice
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Two people are facing charges after a video emerged showing a missing dog being used for target practice with a weapon. According to Sheriff Jonathon Horton, on June 29, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office was told about a video on social media showing the cruel treatment of a dog.
Athletes compete at the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2024 Transplant Games kicked off with excitement and continue to inspire folks who've gathered in Birmingham to take part. The games feature athletes whose lives were changed by organ donations or transplants, competing against each other at a national level. The events include swimming, a...
Annual Wing Night Returning to Showcase Anniston’s Remarkable Bats
Anniston, AL – Join the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust for the highly anticipated annual Wing Night event at Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston, Alabama, where attendees will have the chance to learn about and observe the remarkable resident bats of the area. Registration opens on July 12th at 12:30 PM CT. The event will take place on […] The post Annual Wing Night Returning to Showcase Anniston’s Remarkable Bats appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Friends and family gather in Bessemer to honor Keke Jabbar
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Friends and family gathered Saturday to honor a Huntsville television star this afternoon in Bessemer. KeKe Jabbar, who starred in the show “Love and Marriage: Huntsville”, passed away at the age of 42 this week. Her loved ones and high school classmates held a...
Anniston Parks and Recreation Hosts Summer Cheer Camp at Aquatic & Fitness Center
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce its Summer Cheer Camp, taking place on Saturday, July 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Anniston Aquatic & Fitness Center. Under the enthusiastic guidance of Coach Tie, participants can look forward to a morning filled with high-energy cheer activities […] The post Anniston Parks and Recreation Hosts Summer Cheer Camp at Aquatic & Fitness Center appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Transplant Games competitor calls UAB doctor and team a godsend for life-changing diagnosis and surgery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Saturday's Transplant Games of America events concluded with an exciting and emotional Opening Ceremony inside Birmingham's Legacy Arena. The teams, which are made of transplant recipients and donors, paraded through a cheering crowd, before taking their seats in the arena. They quickly got to their feet,...
‘Loving and understanding’: Non-profit helping women overcome addiction breaks ground on new facility
The non-profit organization broke ground on a new graduate home Saturday for those who complete its nine-month program, providing them more time to get back on their feet.
Oxford’s “Second Friday on Main” Event Kicks Off on July 12th
Oxford, AL – Mark your calendars for “Second Friday on Main,” a lively event happening on the second Friday of each month from May to September 2024. The next event will take place on July 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Simmons Park, located at 400 Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203. This […] The post Oxford’s “Second Friday on Main” Event Kicks Off on July 12th appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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