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Ashlyn Howard commits to UAB
Ashlyn Howard, a senior forward at Hewitt-Trussville High School, announced her commitment to the UAB women's basketball program Friday morning. Howard played in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Game in July, in a game that features the top rising seniors in Alabama. She scored eight points, as her North team won by 41 points.
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Crimson Tide fall behind SEC foe in race for elite 5-star QB recruit
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to be on the hunt for its quarterback of the future. Head coach Kalen DeBoer hoped it would be 2026 5-star QB Faizon Brandon out of Greensboro, North Carolina. However, with Brandon's decision coming this weekend, Alabama does not appear to be in the lead. ...
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...
UAB's Medical West Hospital now open to public
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The brand new UAB Medical West hospital is now open and taking patients in Bessemer. On Saturday morning, UAB officially closed the emergency department doors at their prior location on Ninth Avenue in Bessemer and opened the new ones on Medical West Way. CEO Keith Pennington...
Tuberville, Britt call Olympic boxer a man, link controversy to Kamala Harris ‘attacks on Title IX’
Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been one of several voices on social media calling a female Algerian boxer a man following an Olympic boxing match Thursday in the Paris games. On his two X accounts, Tuberville criticized Olympic officials for allowing Algerian Imane Khelif to participate in the games.
Local teacher taking a different approach to help address literacy challenges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sonya Hernandez, a Spanish teacher at W.J. Christian School says her experience teaching Spanish has opened her eyes to the challenges students often face when learning something new. With the recent concerns surrounding literacy challenges in Birmingham City Schools, Hernandez decided to try a different approach to address the problem by […]
Phoenix beats Brave as Amy Jones secure win with 51 runs & six catches
Birmingham Phoenix secured a crucial victory over Southern Brave, winning by 16 runs, marking their second consecutive win after a challenging streak of 12 losses. Captain Ellyse Perry played a pivotal role, taking three wickets early on and inspiring a solid performance from her team. Amy Jones starred with the bat, scoring 51 runs and contributing to a strong bowling effort that kept the Brave at bay. The Brave struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately falling short in their chase of 138 runs.
A pair of school supply giveaways taking place this Saturday, Aug. 3 in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Going back to school can be an expensive proposition for parents and guardians, and it’s always welcome when folks in the community step up to help. You can find a pair of them in Sylacauga on Saturday, Aug. 3. Trinity Assembly of God, located at...
BlueHalo’s anti-drone missile passes critical development milestone
HUNTSVILLE – The use of drones in combat is increasing and so, in kind, is the development of missiles to counter drone attacks. In Huntsville, which has a legacy of missile technology, work is being done on that element of global defense. BlueHalo, which has deployed Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems,...
Historic Annie Merts Center to become a condo property in 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Historic Annie Merts Center that once served as a school will soon serve as a condo property. People will roam the halls again at the historic property in the next six to eight months. Ben Nemec, who is listing the property with Keller Williams Realty...
Tallassee’s Thornton picking up offers
Rowen Thornton is becoming quite well-traveled. The Tallassee senior has spent this entire summer playing basketball for various clubs and travel teams. He’s played in multiple states across the Southeast including Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Along the way, he’s also bolstered his recruiting stock and picked up two...
Strategic agreement brings VA services to Redstone Arsenal
REDSTONE ARSENAL – Answering the call for enhanced health care for veterans and area military personnel, Fox Army Health Center and the Birmingham VA Health Care System have formed a partnership, according to Redstone Arsenal officals. The announcement will be culminated with a ribbon-cutting next Wednesday at Fox Army...
Vape Court launched to address juvenile vaping
Jackson County District Court, in collaboration with Jackson County Juvenile Court, is set to implement a new Vape Court starting in August 2024, coinciding with the new school year. This initiative aims to tackle the growing issue of vaping among students in Jackson County Schools and Scottsboro City Schools. School...