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Here's what happens to Alabama ballots after presidential ticket shakeup
State officials confirmed Monday that Alabama ballots for the general election will have the Democratic candidates for president and vice-president listed as chosen at the party's convention next month. President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race, and he has thrown his support to Vice-President Kamala Harris to lead the...
Sen. Katie Britt slams Kamala Harris as ‘last person who should be entrusted with our nation’s future’
As national Democrats began lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s decision to suspend his re-election campaign, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt Sunday blasted Harris for her record with the administration. “Changing the president in this case isn’t going to change the policies,” Britt told AL.com...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Sunday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:57 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Owens Cross...
Below average temperatures continue as rain chances remain elevated
Monday: Scattered showers and a few storms will be around for much of the day, increasing in coverage during the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures will be in the middle 80s while the humidity remains very high. Tuesday-Thursday: Temperatures will continue to stay below average over this week as consistent cloud cover and waves […]
Update: Flood advisory affecting Alabama until Sunday night
An updated flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:27 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Bullock, Montgomery and Pike counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas....
America's First Federal Credit Union holds 2024 food drive til July 31
America’s First Federal Credit Union is in the middle of its 2024 Feeding Families Across Alabama food drive. The credit union is accepting canned goods, dried foods with a long shelf life and monetary donations at all branches, except the Mobile branch, through July 31. That includes the branches in Hoover at 3312 Old Columbiana Road and 2 Inverness Center Place, which are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays.
Bham has one of the top United Way training programs in the US—how to apply by Aug. 2
Are you interested in growing your leadership skills, expanding your local network and giving back to important nonprofits? You need to know about United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Loaned Executive Program. Every year, 30 or so people (called “Loaned Executives,” but don’t let the name intimidate you) from...
When Real-World Education Holds Life-Saving Application
When Samford University’s School of Health Professions students say they apply what they learn in their program, they have the receipts to back it up. Recently, third-year students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program were hosting a balance and falls screening clinic at a local senior independent-living apartment complex. That’s when the unexpected happened—an elderly man dropped to the floor.
Beeson Divinity Studies celebrates 20 years since publication
In 2004, then-dean of Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School Timothy George released Pilgrims on the Sawdust Trail: Evangelical Ecumenism and the Quest for Christian Identity, the first in the Beeson Divinity Studies series. Three more books were released in 2006, 2009 and 2011, with the series “dedicated to the...
Book talk on Southern rivers coming to Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
The greater Birmingham chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Alabama will hear from an author about rivers in the South next month in Vestavia Hills. Author R. Scot Duncan plans to talk about his book “Southern Rivers: Restoring America’s Freshwater Biodiversity.”. His talk...
Local golf professional wins gold at ‘2024 Transplant Games’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WMBB) — Legacy Golf LPGA Head Golf Professional, Liz Kasey won gold at the ‘2024 Transplant Games of America’ in Birmingham, Alabama. Kasey also works at Gulf Coast State College as the web manager and photographer for the athletic department. Kasey represented team Florida in the games. This was her first in-person appearance […]
Alabama Football offers 2026 prospect, nephew of NBA legend Kobe Bryant
The Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff extended an offer to 2026 four-star athlete Jett Washington on Friday. Washington is the nephew of former Los Angeles Laker and NBA Hall of Fame inductee Kobe Bryant. The product of Bishop Gorman High School is one of the top dual sport athletes in...
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