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UAB’s student-led PRCA/PRSSA chapter awarded STAR Chapter
The Public Relations Society of America has awarded STAR Chapter status to the University of Alabama at Birmingham chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama/Public Relations Student Society of America. This marks the fifth year in a row that the UAB chapter has been accorded this honor. The PRCA/PRSSA...
Warren’s Graziano Competes at 2024 Transplant Games, Brings Home a Silver
WARREN, Pa. – Less than a decade ago, Barb Graziano had a dual corneal transplant. Earlier this month, she brought home a silver medal from the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham, Alabama. The Transplant Games of America is an annual event for transplant recipients and donor families to come...
First Zach Bryan, Now Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders: The “Hawk Tuah” Girl Continues to Pop up on the Country Music Scene
Hailey Welch never expected to go viral. But thanks to an off-color joke she made to a YouTuber at CMA Fest, all of America now knows her as the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Now, the 21-year-old Belfast, Tennessee native has shared a stage with Zach Bryan and gotten some pointers on fame from Shaq. Most recently, Welch made an appearance at the Rock the South festival in Cullman, Alabama.
See the magic of United Ability + hear a local family’s story on August 17
Five-year-old Jamey Fleury was born with Down syndrome and thanks to United Ability, he’s thriving. On Saturday, August 17, his family will be honored at the annual Journey of Hope. You’re invited to celebrate United Ability’s programs, participants and supporters. Check out this local family’s story and why you...
Man fatally shot at Birmingham gas station identified, suspect arrested
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man who was fatally shot inside a Birmingham gas station was identified Monday morning, and a suspect is under arrest in the shooting. According to Birmingham Police Department Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, a person spoke to a sergeant at the BPD East Precinct building around 4:45 p.m. and said they shot […]
Two pedestrians fatally struck by vehicles in Madison this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are investigating two deadly crashes involving vehicles hitting pedestrians in the town of Madison over the weekend. A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep on Gallatin Pike late Saturday night. The report states the man was found lying in the middle of the road near Walton Lane.
Former Alabama All-American signs his first NFL contract
Former Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner signed his first NFL contract just in time to start training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ rookies reported for training camp on Sunday at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, and the NFL team announced its first-round draft picks, Turner and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, signed their contracts shortly after arriving.
Not all Alabama schools offer AP classes. See which high schools do
Advanced Placement courses can save college-going students time and thousands of dollars in credits, but the opportunity to take college-level coursework varies widely in Alabama. A total of 285 Alabama public and private schools were authorized to offer Advanced Placement courses to high school students in the 2023-24 school year,...
Rare BSC books maps and atlases to be auctioned off on July 31 & August 1
Nearly 1000, rare books, maps, and atlases from Birmingham-Southern College are slated to be auctioned off on July 31 & August 1. Grant Zahajko Auctions from Davenport, Washington near Spokane is holding online and live events over the two days. “We specialize in books. Everybody has an opportunity to view...
Could state-appointed police chief be answer to police problems in Birmingham?
Two Republican lawmakers from Montgomery who are sponsoring a bill that would allow the governor or attorney general to appoint interim police chiefs for cities say the goal is to put inspirational leaders in place to help hire and keep more cops on the job. Rep. Reed Ingram said he...
Freshwater Land Trust announces new acquisition for habitat restoration in Alabama
Freshwater Land Trust (FLT), a nonprofit bases in Birmingham, is announcing the acquisition of 366 acres on a peninsula situated at the confluence of the Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and Black Warrior River. The land, located in west Jefferson County, is covered in a forest of pines, sweetgum and white...
Bessemer Board of Education unanimously consents to state takeover
The Alabama Department of Education's takeover of the Bessemer City School system is imminent. On Monday evening, the Bessemer Board of Education met for a meeting at their central office; just 10 minutes after the meeting began, all of the members in attendance had voted in favor of consenting to the State's takeover.
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