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A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Sports park, water park part of new project planned in area off Interstate 20 in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala. — Plans are moving forward to bring a new multi-component development to the city of Leeds. During its meeting on July 15, the city council approved a proposal for a new economic development project in an area near Interstate 20 at Exit 140. According to a news...
New shooting range coming to Shelby County
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently in the development phase of a new shooting range in Shelby County following recent land acquisitions. The post New shooting range coming to Shelby County appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
UAB’s Porrett awarded R01 grant from the NIH for uterine transplantation research
University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Transplantation Associate Professor Paige Porrett, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for her research. The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars...
Inside Porter White Co.’s NEW office in the historic Woodward Building
After 40 years in the Steiner Building, local investment banking firm Porter White & Company (Porter White Co.) has moved its offices to the tenth floor of the historic Woodward Building in downtown Birmingham. Porter White Co. brought us in for a special sneak peek at their new office—keep reading...
Meet AL.com’s new Auburn sports beat writer Peter Rauterkus
On my first day of kindergarten after moving to Alabama, I hadn’t even put my backpack down before a classmate asked me, “Who do you go for?”. I looked back at him confused before he followed up saying, “You know, Alabama or Auburn?” At five years old, I only knew Alabama as the state my family had just moved to and had no idea what Auburn was.
Wiltfong Whiparound: Alabama aims to stay No. 1, recapping big commitments, previewing big announcements
Top football prospects continue to fly off the board at a rapid rate. These blue-chippers are locking in their respective college commitments heading into their senior seasons. In the latest Whiparound we touch on some of the big news over the weekend and look ahead at exciting developments happening on the trail. Alabama moves to […] The post Wiltfong Whiparound: Alabama aims to stay No. 1, recapping big commitments, previewing big announcements appeared first on On3.
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
Melody Marr's journey to conquering substance use through Fort Payne's Day Reporting Center Lite
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s not easy to change your nature, but through intense training and a lot of hard work, Melody Marr, now 51, overcame her bad habits and discovered how to live outside the boundaries of substance use and incarceration. Melody was part of the first graduating class for the Fort Payne Day Reporting Center Lite.
Auburn basketball will play Final Four participant in Birmingham next season
AUBURN — Another big-time matchup has been added to the 2024-25 Auburn basketball schedule. The Tigers will play Purdue at Birmingham's Legacy Arena on Dec. 21, Auburn announced Monday. The matchup is the first half of a two-year series with the Boilermakers, who will also play Auburn at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse in December 2025. ...
Prison reform has created more victims in Alabama
With those released, we have seen a pattern continue of recidivism and repeat felons out on the street to revictimize more, such as this reprehensible crime here. The post Prison reform has created more victims in Alabama appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Burn ban amplified as heat and drought persist
HUNTSVILLE – Potentially dangerous hot weather continues this week with heat indexes, or “feels like temperatures,” moving into the 100s in the Tennessee Valley. However, help could come in the way of rain later in the week when a cold front moves through Wednesday. The recent heatwave...
Rib-It-Up closing after 32 years in The Magic City
Popular barbecue joint Rib-It-Up is closing its doors permanently, according to a post on its social media pages on Friday, July 12. If you’ve ever driven past Rib-It-Up at 830 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, you probably remember the mouthwatering smells emanating from the one-story barbeque joint. Sadly, according to a recent post on its Facebook page, the popular restaurant has permanently closed its doors:
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