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Nevada Donor Network’s Team Nevada Returns With 27 Medals from Transplant Games of America
Nevada Donor Network is proud to welcome home Team Nevada after a successful showing at the 2024 Donate Life Transplant Games of America including winning 27 medals (14 gold, 10 silver, and three bronze medals). Held in Birmingham, Ala. over the past week, Team Nevada athletes, comprised of transplant recipients...
GALLERY: "Dress Like Spann" Day at the Birmingham Barons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - It was all fun and no severe weather Sunday at the Birmingham Barons baseball game. ABC 33/40 News and the Barons teamed up for "Dress Like Spann" day at Regions Field. Fans of all ages showed up with their tie and suspenders, all ready to respect the polygon! Thankfully, the weather was great with abnormally cool temperatures for late July.
Victim transported to hospital after domestic shooting
Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 200 block of Shoal Run Trail at 4:18 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 after a shooting occurred. The post Victim transported to hospital after domestic shooting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
This week in history: 1969
The headlines from The Greenville Advocate this week in 1969, covered topics ranging from space exploration to advancements in highway safety technology. The week’s headlines include the historic moon landing and the introduction of Vascar speed devices in Alabama. Astronauts on the Moon: In a picture viewed by millions of people all over the […] The post This week in history: 1969 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
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 […]
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...
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...
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,...
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
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