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Man found shot dead on kitchen floor of Birmingham apartment
A man was found shot to death early Wednesday inside his apartment. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Maurice Arrinjuando Turner. He was 52. North Precinct officers just after 1:30 a.m. responded to a Shot Spotter notification in the 800 block of Jasper Road. The gunfire...
New seafood restaurant, Magnolia Point, now open in Southside
Today, Magnolia Point—a new seafood restaurant created by Pihakis Restaurant Group and local developer Michael Mouron—officially opened its doors to the public. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Magnolia Point, including its menu, hours and more. Magnolia Point now open in Southside. In 2021,...
Find hidden gems at Sanford & Sisters Liquidation & Wholesale
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - At Sanford & Sisters Liquidation & Wholesale, you never know what you’re going to find. With 6 acres of sale floor, there’s a little bit of everything! You could spend hours looking at inventory, and still not see everything. Everything on the floor is significantly discounted from the original price at big box stores.
Bessemer BOE votes to not move forward with HVAC, roof repairs
Bessemer City Board of Education held a regular board meeting Tuesday night. The board has less than 10 days to submit their response to Dr. Eric Mackey's letter. In his letter, Mackey outlines five major concerns including, finances, student learning, facilities, personnel, and board governance. If the Bessemer Board of Education's response is deemed inadequate the state could intervene.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
JSU is getting a 41 million dollar project starting today.
Plans are being made to expand mental health care throughout the area. Local first responders are offering free life-saving classes, and gardeners will get a chance this week to show off their tomatoes. A cooler and wetter forecast. North and south all-star game has two stand out players. https://youtu.be/s8vngsi00mw The post JSU is getting a 41 million dollar project starting today. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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 […]
Metal cups among items newly prohibited in Tuscaloosa County schools
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Students attending Tuscaloosa County Schools can expect some new changes when classes get underway in August. Every county high school and middle school will have weapon detection systems installed to keep students, teachers and administrators safe. Jennifer Teffs lives in Lakeview and has children who attend Brookwood high and […]
Childersburg Council meeting hosts Young Professionals
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – There was an extra large crowd on hand for the Tuesday, July 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Childersburg City Council. The Young Professionals group from the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce was on hand to meet with the Mayor and Council prior to their meeting. They are students from Childersburg and Fayetteville High Schools.
‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the life of the party.” The memories of time spent with her big brother are now bittersweet, as the 39-year-old was among the four victims […]
JSU's football stadium now called AmFirst Stadium
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The home of Jax State football has a new name. The Jacksonville State University board of trustees approved the naming of the football stadium as AmFirst Stadium. It's the first time in the university's history the stadium has been named. “Jacksonville State University is thrilled to...
Gadsden City Elite 4-Star DB attracting attention far and wide
Zyan Gibson is on pace to be one of the nation’s top cornerback prospects and one of the faces of the state of Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class. Gibson is a product of Gadsden City High School in Gadsden, Alabama. His recruitment is constantly growing with recent offers from Florida and Oregon to go along with previous offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and others .
Mark Chesnutt Sets Return To Stage A Month After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is ready to take back the stage and has set his return following an emergency quadruple bypass surgery.Country Star Mark Chesnutt Cancels Shows Following Emergency Quadruple Bypass Surgery The country star confirmed on social media that he plans to perform at the Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon event set for October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt shared on Instagram a link for his fans to buy tickets for the event honoring the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member. It was on June 16 when the “Too Cold at Home” singer had been hospitalized ahead...
Four-Star EDGE Keenan Britt Drops His Top 5 and Sets a Commitment Date
2026 EDGE prospect Keenan Britt from Oxford, AL, has listed his top 5 schools and set his commitment date for July 29th. The Gamecocks, alongside Oregon, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Auburn, are vying for his commitment.
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
Prattville moves to condemn church-owned property for road improvements
PRATTVILLE − The City of Prattville has started condemnation proceedings on three parcels of land to make way for improvements of one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. The City Council approved the moves during Tuesday night’s meeting. The matter will now go to the Autauga County Probate Court, where a fair market value of the parcels will be decided and the city will pay those prices for the land.
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