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Tuscaloosa NAACP reacts after Nick's manager apologizes for racial slur
The Tuscaloosa County Branch NAACP on Thursday issued a statement acknowledging the public apology by Nick's Original Filet House manager Jack Moltz regarding the incident that led to a viral video of a spoken altercation, but the group added that actions are needed to follow his words. Moltz, who operates the Tuscaloosa restaurant known as Nick's in the Sticks with owner Carla Hegenbarth, his wife, made his first public statement Wednesday evening on WVUA-TV about the racially...
Check out these cool August events in the Huntsville area
When: August 9-18 Where: Various locations. We cannot mention August events and not mention the Paris Olympics or our monthly food truck rally. And these are a combined event this month!. When: Aug. 3 5PM-9PM Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. 3. Lainey Wilson. One...
Well-known Birmingham brewery closed for ‘exciting changes’
Birmingham-based Ghost Train Brewing is temporarily closed, though the owners are promising something special on the horizon. A sign on the Brewery at 3501 First Ave. S. reads:. “Our Apologies - Ghost Train will be temporarily closed, to make exciting changes. Updates coming soon!”. So far, there’s been no additional...
The race to hire: School districts work to fill open positions before school year starts
As students get ready for the first day of school, the race is on to make sure every position is filled. "Our Phrase is to be ready day one so I want to make sure that we have someone in our classrooms for our students," Birmingham city schools HR officer Corvetta Clasberry said.
Terrific New Theatre’s giant rummage sale to support new building in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham residents should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 3, when Terrific New Theatre (TNT) hosts their giant rummage sale. This event offers an exciting opportunity to dig through treasures and hidden gems, with every purchase supporting the theater’s new space. Profits from the sale...
New supermarket opens, bringing fresh food and hope to a struggling Alabama steel town
Carver Jones Market opened in Fairfield on Wednesday, the first grocery offering fresh meat and produce in the city in nearly a decade. The Rev. Alton Hardy, founding pastor of Urban Hope Community Church, which he started in 2012, began working several years ago with supermarket veteran James Harris, now CEO of Carver Jones Market, to come up with a plan for their shared vision of a grocery to serve a needy community.
Sales Underway at Tuscaloosa Furniture Store Closing Amid Parent Company Bankruptcy
Deep discounts are on offer at a Tuscaloosa furniture store which is set to go out of business amid its parent company's bankruptcy. As the Thread first reported, brothers Will and Rod Morgan built and opened a Badcock Home Furniture & More in 2021 at 140 Skyland Drive behind the Los Tarascos Mexican restaurant.
Jacksonville State Athletics announces new ticketing system, seating changes inside AmFirst Stadium
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Beginning this season, Jacksonville State fans will notice some changes in how they purchase tickets. JSU Athletics announced this week they have partnered with Paciolan to streamline event entry and enhance overall fan experience for Gamecock athletics. Starting Aug. 15, Gamecock fans will manage all tickets...
Renew Birmingham to host Cookout and Car Show on Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – Renew Birmingham will host a Cookout and Car Show event on Saturday featuring free food, giveaways and more. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Ensley on Avenue D in front of Cottons. Organizers say there will be a free barbecue, car show, kids’ area […]
The Worship Center in Birmingham hosting back-to-school event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Worship Center Christian Church is inviting students of all ages for a back-to-school celebration. They will be giving away 500 backpacks, interactive games, complimentary haircuts and more. The event will be held on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 100 Derby Parkway. The event is free to the […]
New location of UAB Medical West set to open for patients Aug. 3
BESSEMER, Ala. — A new medical facility is set to open soon in western Jefferson County. A news release stated the new UAB Medical West, located on Medical West Way in Bessemer, will open and accept patients starting at 6 a.m. on Aug. 3. UAB said the emergency department...
Sonya Massey should still be alive
<TriceEdneyWire.com> — In many ways our nation has changed, but it hasn’t changed. When the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, informally known as the National Lynching Memorial, opened in Montgomery, Alabama, it was to commemorate the Black victims of lynching in the United States. Its focus was to acknowledge past racial terrorism and advocate for social justice throughout our nation. Symbolically placed on high ground overlooking the city, it is located approximately a mile from the state capitol building and the city’s overabundance of Confederate statues.
Orion Amphitheater group’s downtown Huntsville venue sets grand opening
A crucial hole in Huntsville music venues will soon be filled. Finally. For all the exciting additions in recent years — Mars Music Hall, Orion Amphitheater, the upcoming South Star Music Festival — since SideTracks Music Hall’s 2022 closing, Huntsville’s been devoid of a full-time, club-sized venue for touring-level bands.
Part of Birmingham's Safe Streets Initiative apparently includes getting cats off the street
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Part of the Birmingham Mayor'sSafe Streets Initiative allegedly has to do with getting some animals off the streets. And that has some animal rescue groups confused and upset. A graphic on the city of Birmingham's Facebook page has gotten a lot of attention and some not-so-supportive...