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Shootout at East Lake home leaves Birmingham man dead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Police are investigating a deadly shootout Tuesday night in Birmingham's East Lake area. It happened just after 8 p.m. in the 7800 block of 3rd Avenue South, according to the coroner's office. This is just blocks from where another man was shot and killed Monday night.
Thunder on the Mountain: Birmingham to celebrate 4th of July with beloved firework show
Birmingham’s beloved and iconic fireworks show will once again be lighting up the sky around Vulcan for the Fourth of July in the Magic City. Thunder on the Mountain is one of Alabama’s largest Independence Day firework displays. It can be seen from downtown Birmingham and Homewood. It is organized every year by the Vulcan Park Foundation, which started putting on the show shortly after it was founded 25 years ago.
Birmingham City Schools Release ‘Under the Lights’ Game of the Week 2024 Football Schedule
With the football season less than two months away, BCS Media has released the schedule for the Birmingham City Schools Under the Lights Game of the Week broadcasts for 2024. This season, all Game of the Week broadcasts will fall on Thursdays. The games will be carried live on the district’s Vimeo channel.
Trash Pandas defeat Birmingham Barons 8-5
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas are as hot as any team in the Southern League. The Trash Pandas secured an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (3-5, 44-32) at Regions Field to stay in first place in the second half standings. Rocket City struck first for...
Missing man with cerebral palsy last seen in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a man who was last seen in the 500 block of 4th Avenue on Monday. Darrell Taylor, 54, is 5’2″ tall, weighs 210 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. According to police, he has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is known […]
Birmingham family adding $3,000 to Crime Stoppers reward for information about College Hills homicide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham family is putting up their own money in hopes of getting justice for their loved one. They say it pays to talk if you know what happened to him. You can’t put a price on the cost of a life, but for 28-year-old Jonathan...
Talladega college interim president seeking to establish stability
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Correcting the fundamentals and living within your means is how Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough describes his job as the new interim president of Talladega College. “You come in with a fresh set of eyes having seventeen and a half years of presidential experience I’m able to...
CAP program starts in Five Points and Switch districts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A group of ambassadors is working to help keep downtown Birmingham safe and clean. Both the Five Points and Switch districts are now “Business Improvement Districts” and Rev Birmingham has now expanded the CAP services into each district. They hope it means a cleaner...
Covenant Cares yard sale raising money to support church member’s surgery
PINSON, Ala.–Covenant Church International is inviting community members to participate in a fundraiser yard sale next week that aims to assist one of its members with medical costs for an upcoming organ transplant. People can either purchase a table for $25 to sell their own items or donate items...
NICU babies show their patriotism for the Fourth of July
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Some little ones are showing their spirit for this Fourth of July holiday. The NICU team at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center dressed up these young ones with costumes to show off and put a smile on their families' faces while they spend the holiday in the hospital.
Birmingham Hosting Mental Health Awareness Event
Birmingham, AL (WBMA) - The City of Birmingham will be presenting a Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. with the help of community partners. In a society where mental health discussions tend to be uncomfortable, the event intends to discuss its importance along with offering free resources to assist people within the community.
Transplant Games in Birmingham about much more than competition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Transplant Games are in Birmingham. The first events start Friday with the opening ceremony on Saturday. Many of the events will be held at the BJCC, including the opening ceremony. The Transplant Games are held every two years, and it's Birmingham's turn. People from 43...
Watts is INACSL President-Elect
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Technology and Innovation Penni Watts, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, FNAP, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN (PhD 2015), is President-Elect of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning. “I am excited for this opportunity to join a group...
Fayetteville’s Granger Bulger shines at Auburn youth basketball camp
AUBURN, Ala. – Nine-year-old Granger Bulger, of Fayetteville, emerged as a standout at a June youth basketball camp hosted by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl at Neville Arena. The camp, designed for learning and competition, featured a roster of Auburn University graduate assistants, assistant coaches, trainers, current players, and former players.
1 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are on the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 280 in Sylacauga Tuesday afternoon. The pile-up wreck happened around 2 p.m. and involved five cars at the Ft. Williams Street and Fayetteville Highway intersection. According to Sylacauga Police Department, one person was pronounced dead on the scene. Talladega […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
UAB psychologist explains the science behind crying: Crying is good for our mental health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you have ever wondered why you cry or why you might feel better after crying, there’s a science behind it. Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD. is an assistant clinical professor of psychology at UAB. She said when there is too much demand on your nervous system, your body is looking for a sense of stability.
From Africa to Birmingham: This company helps homeowners and businesses cut energy costs
This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times. Looking back, maybe it was destined for Olugbenga “Olu” Ajala to become founder of an energy company that delivers power supply. “Growing up in Nigeria, seeing firsthand what it meant to have limited access to electricity, and I...
Second Annual Wounded Warrior Alabama Bulls and Broncos Rodeo Thrills Eastaboga
Eastaboga, AL – This past weekend, the second annual Wounded Warrior Alabama Bulls and Broncos Rodeo took place at Combat Park in Eastaboga, Alabama, drawing a crowd eager for excitement and community spirit. The atmosphere was electric as participants showcased their skills in various events. The bull riding segment was particularly intense, with cowboys holding […] The post Second Annual Wounded Warrior Alabama Bulls and Broncos Rodeo Thrills Eastaboga appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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