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Readers choose The Birmingham News top prep athletes of the year
AL.com readers selected their choice for boys and girls Athlete of the Year in the Birmingham area with an online poll. The poll results agreed with The Birmingham News boys athlete of Clay-Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe, but readers chose Oak Mountain’s Emma Hawkins instead of Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips.
Helena Publix store temporarily shut down following fire
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Publix grocery store in Helena is temporarily closed following a fire on Monday. According to the Helena Police Department, the fire was reported before 3 p.m. Within an hour, officers had completed their investigation. As of Monday afternoon, the store remains closed due to the fire. No other information on […]
Nick Saban was denied entry into SEC Media Days for funny reason
Nick Saban attended SEC Media Days on Monday for the 17th consecutive year, but he did not receive the same type of red carpet treatment he has gotten in the past. Saban is covering SEC Media Days this year as a member of the media with ESPN. While appearing on “Get Up” Monday morning, the... The post Nick Saban was denied entry into SEC Media Days for funny reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sheffield officer arrested for domestic violence
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested Sunday night. Sheffield Police say they requested the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a possible domestic violence incident involving officer Kelsey Quesenberry and her fiance. Both are employed by the police department. Deputies...
Two people killed in fiery wreck on Alabama highway Monday morning
Two people were killed, and one person was injured in a fiery wreck on an Alabama highway Monday morning. News 19 in Huntsville reports that multiple fire and rescue crews responded to a wreck on 3921 Winchester Road around 8:47 a.m. Officials confirmed the two deaths and one injury. People...
Sheriff: Missing man’s body found burnt in Dallas County
DALLAS COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says a man missing from his jurisdiction has been found dead in Dallas County. Jones said the body of Christian Moore, 23, of Newbern, was found burned in his vehicle in Dallas County. He had been missing since Thursday morning.
From school supplies to clothing, back-to-school items go tax-free this weekend in Alabama
If you're gearing up for school − or just looking for a break at the register − Alabama's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, through midnight Sunday, July 21. Certain items will be free from state sales taxes, including pencils,...
Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
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...
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