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Man shot Thursday morning in Birmingham motel parking lot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is in the hospital after being shot in the parking lot of a Birmingham motel Thursday morning. Police said they received the call of a shooting at the Motel 8 Inn at 5000 1st Avenue North at 2:30 a.m. When they arrived, police say...
MSCS names Alabama comedian, media personality Jermaine 'FunnyMaine' Johnson strategic communications officer
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has hired a new strategic communications officer ― and many know him for his work as a comedian and media personality. MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins has tapped Jermaine Johnson to be strategic communications officer. He has worked in Alabama ― Feagins’ home state ― as a nonprofit communications leader, media personality, and comedian who goes by the nickname “FunnyMaine.” He’ll now lead a three-year strategy to strengthen MSCS’ TV and radio station, public...
Birmingham police, US Marshals team up to combat violent crime during summer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced a new initiative to crack down on violent crime — with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service. At a press conference Thursday morning, Chief Thurmond revealed he reached out to U.S. Marshal Martin Keely in April to formulate a plan to combat crime in Birmingham […]
Paul Finebaum Admits Why He's Concerned About SEC Powerhouse
The upcoming season will reveal whether new Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer can sustain the team's success after Nick Saban's retirement. The Crimson Tide lost several players to both the transfer portal and the NFL, but they still have a lot of talent returning. However, there is one ...
Cherokee County Arrest Files for Thursday, August 1st, 2024
THAIS GREEN, age 38 of Gadsden – was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, on charges of Failure to Appear on previous counts of the Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree – along with new counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (two counts) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;
What is doxing and what’s the law on it in Alabama?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new law went into effect on Monday that officially defines what doxing is and makes it a criminal offense. “It’s intended to harass that public official or any individual, which this new Alabama law covers,” Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town said. The law...
Medical Association of Alabama boasts new program to boost physician recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – A brand-new training program designed to combat Alabama’s doctors shortage has been launched. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is now accepting applications for the Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, these students can practice some forms of medicine until they can go to […]
Sales Underway at Tuscaloosa Furniture Store Closing Amid Parent Company Bankruptcy
Deep discounts are on offer at a Tuscaloosa furniture store which is set to go out of business amid its parent company's bankruptcy. As the Thread first reported, brothers Will and Rod Morgan built and opened a Badcock Home Furniture & More in 2021 at 140 Skyland Drive behind the Los Tarascos Mexican restaurant.
Education experts criticize Alabama education department's new policies before being enforced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Alabama State Department of Education making changes to some of the rules it enforces. It’s requiring every school system to enforce them instead of giving school districts the option. One education expert feels enforcing these policies isn’t going to be easy for educators.