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Alabama Mom Dies After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis While Pregnant
I haven't spoken to Madeleine in over a decade. Even then, I wouldn't say we were friends. I knew of her, the same way you seemed to know of everyone in high school. Certain people stand out. They form the peripheral of your high school experience like characters in a movie. But I am sad that she has passed. She became a mom this year, and what should have been a very joyous time in her life was robbed of her by cancer.
President Wims Approves Contract Extension for Bryant through 2027
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims has approved a contract extension for Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant through 2027. Bryant, who is just the fourth Director of Athletics in the program's 24-year NCAA Division I history, received the contract extension after directing the program to new heights over the past two years.
Former first-round pick, Alabama OT Alex Leatherwood waived by Los Angeles Chargers
A tumultuous NFL career continues to trend in the wrong direction for former Alabama offensive tackle and first-round draft pick Alex Leatherwood. On Tuesday, Leatherwood was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers. Since entering the league in 2021, Leatherwood has played for four different teams. He was drafted by the...
DGI brings home multiple Main Street Alabama awards; Ford honored as Main Street Hero
Downtown Gadsden Inc. brought home five awards from Main Street Alabama’s 11th annual Awards of Excellence banquet held Aug. 15 in Monroeville. The banquet recognizes individuals and projects that made significant contributions to their communities.Gadsden honorees were: ...
Decomposed remains found next to bicycle in drainage culvert identified, Alabama authorities say
The decomposed remains of a man found next to a bicycle in a small ravine have been identified, but investigators still don’t know how the man died, Alabama authorities said Wednesday. Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Wednesday that the decomposed remains found Tuesday morning at the...
Vasa Announces Run for Birmingham Council’s District 3, Kick-Starts Municipal Election Season 2025
One day short of a year before the municipal election, Josh Vasa on Tuesday announced his campaign to seek the District 3 seat on the Birmingham City Council. A crowd that appeared to fill the Clubhouse on Highland wore campaign buttons and T-shirts. They seemed eager to start shaking hands and knocking on doors.
‘You Know That I Love You, and Want to Spend the Rest of My Life With You, Right?’
Met: Fall 2010, at a Kappa party near Alabama A&M University’s campus in Huntsville. Brittany was beginning her sophomore year, and Joseph was beginning his senior year. They did not formally meet that night, but Brittany thought Joseph was attractive and “went on a search” to inquire about him through his line brother, who then passed along her number to Joseph. When Joseph called, “We talked for hours,” said Brittany.
Football Game Preview: Tharptown on Home-Turf
Tharptown is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Waterloo a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Tharptown Wildcats will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Waterloo Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Researchers identify key areas for further study to reduce Alabama recidivism
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that researches criminal justice issues delivered preliminary findings on barriers to re-entry for formerly incarcerated people to a state committee on Tuesday. The Council of State Governments Justice Center said housing, mental and behavioral health issues, as well as evidence-based practices will be the focus of the assessment it is conducting […]
Stephanie Plummer Faces Alabama Strongman/Woman Competition
GULF SHORES- She may not be the strongest woman in Alabama, but Stephanie Plummer is certainly extremely strong with her dedication, desire and determination to be the best she can be. Plummer easily exhibited those positive vibes in the 12th annual Alabama’s Strongest Man/Woman contest held in Gulf Shores after finishing fifth in her novice division a year ago.
Alabama, industry leaders highlight AMP Center’s impact on EV industry
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space. The AMP Center is a world-class research and...
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