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UAB Football hosts meet-and-greet with patients ahead of annual Children's Harbor game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The UAB Football welcomed patients from Children’s Harbor at practice on Thursday for a meet-and-greet. The event was held at the Football Operations Center. This is the eighth year of the partnership between UAB and Children’s Harbor, and Saturday marks the seventh annual Children’s...
Disability Pride Month, Part 1: A Spotlight on Disability Support at UAB
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. It serves as a platform to advocate for disability rights, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the achievements of the disability community. The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with Allison...
Fall Out Boy Rig Rundown [2024]
The string-section trio for the iconic Chicago pop-punk band has gone digital, but Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman, and Pete Wentz still aren’t afraid to get weird—and sometimes, downright dangerous. Back in March, Chicago’s Fall Out Boy blasted through Birmingham, Alabama, in the middle of a year-long tour supporting...
Funeral for 3 family members killed in Birmingham mass shooting to be held Saturday
Funeral plans have been announced for three family members killed in a Birmingham mass shooting at an adult birthday, including a woman and her grandson. A joint service will be held at Boutwell Auditorium Saturday for Angela Weatherspoon, 56, Markeisha Gettings, 42, and Lerandus Anderson, 24. Weatherspoon was Anderson’s grandmother.
'Books not Bullets': Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kiwanis Club launch new program for children
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has teamed up with the Birmingham Kiwanis Club to combat violence, by helping the youngest citizens. In the new "Books not Bullets" initiative, the Kiwanis Club is providing books for deputies to keep in their patrol cars which they can hand out and read to children.
AJ Daugherty Departing as UAB Head Coach
Top Stories Justin McLeod - July 17, 2024 UAB head coach AJ Daugherty is stepping down from his post, sources confirmed to D1Softball. Daugherty is leaving college coaching for an athletics administration role at another school in Alabama, per sources. The Conference USA Coach of the Year in 2023, Daugherty spent two years as the Blazers’ head coach. He posted a 52-54 overall record and a 30-21 conference showing during his tenure, including a 2nd-place finish in CUSA in 2023. During the 2024[…]
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 […]
$25,000 cash reward for information on death of Birmingham 5-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – A $25,000 reward has been offered by the Birmingham Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama for information in the case of five-year-old shooting victim Landyn Brooks. Brooks and his mother, Arkia Berry, were in a vehicle with Eric Ashley Jr. when the vehicle was shot at by an unknown […]
Parole denied in June for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 hearings on June 18, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Robbie Roper was denied parole by the board and received no reset date during her hearing. No one spoke in favor or against Roper being granted or denied […] The post Parole denied in June for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Authorities looking for missing Huntsville woman
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Officials in Huntsville are asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing woman. The Huntsville Police Department said they are searching for 36-year-old Natosha Cowan. Cowan was last seen on Friday, July 12 on Delaware Circle at her mother’s house. Officials say...
Huntsville Restaurant Week kicks off next month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Next month, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Center (CVB) invites you to celebrate all things culinary during Huntsville Restaurant Week!. From August 9-18, enjoy exclusive menus and take advantage of special offers from top restauranteurs. Gather your fellow foodies and explore the tastier...
Millbrook Publix opens just in time for a birthday surprise
Kyleigh Popwell got a birthday surprise as the Millbrook Publix opened. The seven-year-old has known for a little while that her favorite rolls baked by her grandmother are not homemade, but are hard to find. But last Wednesday, Kyleigh was grinning from ear to ear as she found the orange bag of Rhodes rolls in the frozen food section.
Autauga County Administrator gives update on Metro Jail, including repairs and mold remediation
We appreciate Autauga County Administrator Scott Kramer in providing the EAN with updates concerning the Autauga Metro Jail, including an incident earlier this month where a jail employee was trapped in an elevator. He also addressed the process of mold remediation inside the jail. In the issue of an employee,...
Decatur capital murder suspect transferred after alleged jail attack
LAWRENCE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur man accused of killing Dustin Grimes in November during a Lawrence County home invasion was recently transferred jails after an alleged attack. On Thursday, lawyers for Jordan Hernandez filed an emergency motion to relocate Hernandez. Hernandez is accused of kidnapping Dustin and Karen...
Which Alabama high school has the best nickname?
Earlier today, AL.com named the Flying Squadron of Highland Home as the Alabama high school with the best nickname. Now is your chance to react. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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