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27-year-old woman killed in 2-vehicle crash in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 27-year-old woman has died after a 2-vehicle crash in Birmingham on July 16. The crash happened on Jefferson Avenue SW at 17th Street SW. The victim has been identified as Kiara Monique Brooks of Birmingham, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Brooks was...
UAB fans stoked to see team represented in EA Sports CFB25 video game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game is exciting many sports fans and gamers, as it’s the first one out since the NCAA Football 14 game came out in 2013. In CFB25, people can play as any of the 134 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. This will include […]
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calls for federal ban on assault weapons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is advocating for common-sense gun laws in the aftermath of a violent weekend in the city. Mayor Woodfin made a visual statement before Birmingham City Council Tuesday morning. “If you want to defend your home, I’m cool with that, but tell me should people be driving around with […]
DNP student named Schweitzer Fellow
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama has named University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice student Elizabeth Perry, BSN, RN, to its 2024-25 cohort. Perry is one of 20 fellows from across the health care field who will spend the next 15 months immersed in community public health projects.
Bowen is NAPNAP President-Elect
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Felesia Bowen, PhD, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, FAAN, is President-Elect of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She will serve a three-year term. “NAPNAP is my professional practice home, and I am proud of the...
Alcorn State picked to finish first in SWAC West in Thomas’ first year as head coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) – This season, Cedric Thomas will take over as head coach at Alcorn State. The former defensive coordinator for the Braves was at SWAC Media Day in Birmingham Tuesday. “It’s always good to introduce myself to the media,” Thomas said. “It’s been a great experience, and...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office hosting ‘Books not Bullets’ program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham for a new initiative that is geared towards connecting with younger students within the county. The new program is be called “Books not Bullets” and deputies will have books in their patrol cars to share with the youth. […]
United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students
From United Way of Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In preparation for the upcoming school year, United Way Hands On, the volunteer center for United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA), is seeking donations of backpacks and school supplies as part of a Back-to-School Backpack Drive, which runs from July 8th to 26th. UWCA is welcoming […] The post United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Haute Pink Fashion Show to be held at Red Mountain Theatre
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is hosting its fourth annual “Haute Pink Fashion Show” on Oct. 17. The fashion show will be at The Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus. Tickets to the event are $100 and can be purchased here. The fee includes two drink tickets as well as hors d’oeuvres […]
Repo man wounded when nearly 2 dozens shots fired at him while on the job in Birmingham
A man repossessing a vehicle was followed and fired upon in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The repo man was shot, but not seriously injured. South Precinct officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a Shot Spotter alert at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. They arrived to find at...
Jacksonville State breaks ground on Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts
Jacksonville State University broke ground on the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday. This $41.3 million development is partially funded by a $15-million state grant. Campus leaders say dedicating the building to Jax State alumni Randy Owen feels like the perfect fit. "He believes in what we are...
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