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UAB unveils new logos for university, medicine and athletics
On Monday, July 29, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) unveiled a new brand identity designed to reflect the university’s growth and increase brand recognition. For the first time in UAB’s history, the university, medicine and athletics departments will share the same primary logo. About UAB’s 2024...
Roads in front of Royal Foods sausage plant in Pell City now open after fire
PELL CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Pell City Fire Department says the roads in front of Royal Foods are now open following a fire at the plant. At this time, 16th Avenue remains closed. The Pell City Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in the vents at the...
Coal company reaches agreement to stop pollution from mine in Tuscaloosa County
A coal company that is leaking polluted wastewater from a mine in west Alabama reached a legal agreement with an environmental group to fix a dam and protect local waterways in Tuscaloosa County. Warrior Met Coal owns several coal mines in Alabama, including one that is leaking discharges into a...
Blake Sims Almost Got Pulled From His First SEC Start in Which He Threw for 445 Yards Because His Wristband Was Wrong and Nick Saban Thought He Was Going Rogue
Blake Sims's one season of college football glory was almost halted before it even started because of a very unfortunate clerical error on someone's part. I honestly can't believe something like this was able to happen at Alabama under Nick Saban's watch. It sounds like whoever was responsible for the miscommunication between the call sheets and wristbands was never discovered, but I'd guess it's more likely that person actually was found out and then mysteriously disappeared. You don't have a fuck up like that and have Saban just never find out who was responsible for it.
Expect Minor Delays Saturday as ALDOT Surveys Tuscaloosa Bridges for Bats
The Alabama Department of Transportation will be in Tuscaloosa this weekend to survey the population of flying bats under a trio of bridges here. John McWilliams, a spokesperson for ALDOT in west Alabama, said crews will close one outside lane of US Highway 82 at a time Saturday morning and evening to check under bridges for roosting bats.
Alabama Football Special Teams will be the SEC's best
The 2024 Alabama football schedule has plenty of challenge. A successful season will likely come down to winning a few close contests. Close contests often come down to which team wins the kicking game. In that game component, the Crimson Tide has an advantage over the rest of the SEC.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to host news conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is hosting a two-part press conference at 11 a.m. on the second floor of City Hall Tuesday. During the first part, Woodfin will announce a special exhibit that will be featured in City Hall. In the second part, he will address recent issues affecting the city.
Mary-Coker Green, Madelyn Rasco crowned Miss Shelby County winners
Hundreds gathered at the Black Box Theatre at the Shelby County Arts Council on Saturday, July 27 for the 37th Annual Miss Shelby County/Miss Shelby County’s Teen Pageant. The post Mary-Coker Green, Madelyn Rasco crowned Miss Shelby County winners appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
See notes from metro teams on hand for AL.com’s Birmingham Football Media Days
Tuesday’s final session of the 2024 AL.com Birmingham Football Media Days will include visits from 19 metro teams including the defending Class 6A state champion – and its new coach – Pinson Valley’s fifth coach in six seasons and a total of 10 squads that made the state playoffs in 2023.
Wetumpka Publix set for Wednesday morning grand opening
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - Wetumpka celebrates the official opening of its brand new Publix Wednesday, a major sign of growth and development for the city. The grocery store anchors The Shoppes at Fort Toulouse, a new shopping center on Highway 231. It’s officially opening a 48,000 square foot building, with...
Right in the Middle of Things: Centreville Field Office
Centreville, Ala. – It’s a fresh start of the Centreville Field Office in Bibb County, which recently moved from Market Street to 1055 Birmingham Road right off U.S. Highway 82, the main bypass through the town and neighboring Brent. With the move, the newer, more functional building was better able to match pace with an already talented staff. “This is a great upgrade for them,” said District 3A Manager Lamanda Thomas, praising the office camaraderie, organizational skills, and team atmosphere.
Family atmosphere stands out to in-state WR during Champions Cook-Out visit
Elite in-state wideout in the 2026 class breaks down his return visit to Alabama, time around the coaches and players, and more. The post Family atmosphere stands out to in-state WR during Champions Cook-Out visit appeared first on On3.
Man arrested on federal gun charges a ‘potential suspect’ in Birmingham triple homicide, records say
A man being investigated as part of the ongoing probe into a Birmingham triple homicide that left a 5-year-old boy and his mother dead has been arrested on unrelated federal gun charges. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Indian Summer Drive, just off Winewood Road, shortly before 5:30...
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