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BROOKS: A Long-Standing Grudge
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I thought about it last fall before a two-day hobby convention in September — our first in several years due to COVID. This trip was to neighboring Georgia, so not too far. I remembered years ago being invited as part of the Alabama...
Former 5-Star taking step forwards at inside linebacker for Alabama
Jeremiah Alexander is starting to turn a corner for Alabama football in year three with the Crimson Tide as a redshirt sophomore. Alexander is a former five-star and a product of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. The in-state recruit started his career as an outside linebacker, but the potential...
Shelby County man killed in Irondale crash on Friday, body found Saturday
From Tribune staff reports IRONDALE — A single-vehicle crash in Irondale that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, has claimed the life of a Vincent man, according to Corporal Reginal M. King of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Kevin L. Bowers, 52, was fatally injured when the 1998 Ford F-150 he was driving […]
Rescue team from Vestavia Hills, Hoover and Calera leaving to help in Florida as storm nears
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Firefighters from several cities in Jefferson and Shelby counties are activated to leave for Florida as a large storm approaches. The city of Vestavia stated in a news release that six members of theVHFD's swift water rescue team will leave Saturday for Tallahassee, Florida, in response to an expected tropical weather system arriving there soon.
Former Alabama DB Terrance Howard dies after tragic accident Thursday in North Carolina
Former Alabama football player Terrance Howard died on Thursday, per KHOU. Howard was a walk-on at Alabama before entering the transfer portal. He accepted a full-ride scholarship offer to play at North Carolina Central University this fall. Howard was moving his belongings from Alabama to North Carolina when he got into an auto accident. When […] The post Former Alabama DB Terrance Howard dies after tragic accident Thursday in North Carolina appeared first on On3.
Tropical Storm Debby: What can Alabama expect?
A stronger Tropical Storm Debby continued to track across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Sunday. Debby had 65 mph winds on Sunday afternoon and was expected to strengthen to a hurricane tonight, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday as...
Holy Heist! Alabama Woman Stole $300K from Her Church Funds – for TikTok Coins!
TUSCALOOSA, AL – An Alabama woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stealing some $300,000 from the Catholic church where she worked to pay for gifts for TikTok content creators and personal expenses, officials said. Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with...
Alabama Reacts To Legendary Restaurants Apology After Protests
Sound off Alabama, we want to know what you think. The husband of the Nicks in the Sticks owner admitted, to, and apologized for, his racist remarks directed toward customers after heavy protests. DreDay, Townsquare Media. He said he is ashamed of his behavior. "I accept all the condemnation and...
Blood drive honors life of teenager shot in Hoover
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The life of a teenager shot and killed in Hoover is inspiring others to give the gift of life. 19-year-old Sophia Zeigler died after a shooting at a gas station two years ago. To this day, she has not been forgotten. A blood drive was held...
Otey's to Otey's run will help raise money to fight GI Cancer
The Reed GI Cancer Research Foundation Junior Board is hosting the Otey's to Otey's run on Aug. 10 to help raise awareness and funds for the fight against GI Cancer. Starting at 8 a.m., participants can run the 5.46 mile course from Otey's in Homewood, located at 924 Oxmoor Road, through Homewood and Mountain Brook neighborhoods to make their way to the finish line at Otey's in Crestline Village.
Former Alabama running back Trent Richardson to coach at Hoover
The Hoover High School Buccaneers announced Friday via X it will be adding former Alabama and NFL running back, Trent Richardson, to its coaching staff as its new running backs coach for the upcoming 2024 season. Richardson spent three seasons at Alabama, where he recorded 3,130 total rushing yards, 730...
2 wounded in shooting outside Bessemer gas station
An investigation is ongoing after two men were shot at a Bessemer gas station. The shooting happened at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Citgo on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Ninth Street. Bessemer police Det. Justin Burmeister said the gunfire erupted in the parking lot. All of those involved, he...
Alabama: Dog Helps Find One Year Old In Burning Building
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Why does the definition say a “person” when there are so many animals that are heroes in my book. I came across a story about a dog named Blue that refused to leave the...
Back to school events make for busy Saturday in Southwest Alabama
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s the last weekend before school starts in much of Southwest Alabama. It’s also the last weekend to get supplies and get ready. A game of basketball, complete with cheerleaders, kept the parking lot looking full at Daphne Middle school on a Saturday. Students hit the court for a game […]