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Alabama teammates say former Tyler Legacy RB Jam Miller's hard work is paying off
DALLAS — Former Tyler Legacy running back Jamarion (Jam) Miller is entering his third season at the University of Alabama. Miller — a four-star prospect in the Class of 2022 — has carried the ball 74 times for 424 yards and three touchdowns. He’s also caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
Revitalization of area west of downtown Huntsville ‘going to happen’
HUNTSVILLE – The Mill Creek project, a joint venture between the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority, received a large boost through a $50 million federal grant. The money comes from a Choice Neighborhood Implementation grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help...
UAB football player ratings in EA Sports College Football 25
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game releases Friday, July 19, but those who pre-ordered the game gained three days early access. The UAB Blazers team rating in the game is a 76 overall. Their offense and defense are also rated a 76 overall. Center Brady Wilson is the […]
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.
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