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Full Moon BBQ hosting backpack giveaway for children in need
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Full Moon BBQ is taking online requests for backpacks for children in need. To nominate a student, click here. If the nominee is selected, Full Moon will contact them directly with the information provided. Nominations will remain anonymous, and winners can pick up their “backpack blessing” at their preferred Full Moon […]
Four-Star EDGE Keenan Britt Drops His Top 5 and Sets a Commitment Date
2026 EDGE prospect Keenan Britt from Oxford, AL, has listed his top 5 schools and set his commitment date for July 29th. The Gamecocks, alongside Oregon, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Auburn, are vying for his commitment.
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Rural hospitals — and some urban ones — struggle for financial fitness
As mayor of a small town in rural Alabama, your daily concerns should be public safety, sanitation, economic development and such — not trying to keep the city’s hospital open. But that’s a hot topic for Mayor Sheldon Day in Thomasville, where the city’s four-year-old hospital is about...
From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster
After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to get their mind, body and soul grounded while also providing plates of barbecue when Brother Paul’s BBQ comes to Alabaster later this year. The post From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Much needed rain on the way
Daily rain chances and 'cooler' afternoon temperatures are ahead for the rest of the week, the weekend and throughout next week. Rain amounts over the next 7 days could add up between 2-4" bringing relief from the current drought conditions. Dry across the area for now but more rain will...
Country Singer Mark Chesnutt Announces October Return to Stage After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is working his way back to the stage. Just one month after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery, the country music star announced his next gig, which will be October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt, 60, made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday, July 16. The performance will be part of the Songs and […]
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Rare yellow cardinal spotted in Helena
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In 2018, a rare male northern cardinal appeared in Alabaster flaunting a genetic mutation of yellow feathers and coloring as opposed to the typical red hue. This bird, nicknamed “Mr. Yellow,” gained global attention from nature magazines, conservation organizations, birdwatching publications and university research groups, among others.
Auburn, SUSCC to build new hangar for airframe and powerplant school
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two Alabama institutions are teaming up to help solve a national aviation mechanic shortage problem. Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College are set to build a hangar for SUSCC’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) School. A key part of the new deal is...
Huntsville Restaurant Week kicks off next month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Next month, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Center (CVB) invites you to celebrate all things culinary during Huntsville Restaurant Week!. From August 9-18, enjoy exclusive menus and take advantage of special offers from top restauranteurs. Gather your fellow foodies and explore the tastier...
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