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Heather Skanes, M.D., Brings an Oasis of Care for Women and Families to This Weekend’s Babypalooza
When Heather Skanes, M.D., an OB-GYN and owner of Oasis Women’s Health and Oasis Family Birthing Center, wanted to open Alabama’s first licensed and nationally accredited freestanding birth center, she knew the perfect location — the heart of Birmingham’s West Side, near the recently closed OB-GYN department at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, formerly the Simon-Williamson Clinic.
Man Fatally Shot in Northport Early Thursday Morning
Northport Police Officers were on the scene of a homicide early Thursday morning, where a killing has reportedly left one man dead. Captain Jack Kennedy. the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said NPD and the VCU are in the 3700 block of 17th Street in Northport on a shooting.
TJ Finley reunites with Auburn football transfer WR on third team together
TJ Finley and Koy Moore are teammates for the third time now with the latter's transfer to Western Kentucky now complete. Both started at LSU and had two-year pit stops with the Auburn football program. Finley was brought to the Plains in 2021 as Bryan Harsin's way of assuring improvement...
Birmingham Fire and Rescue EMS vending machines save time, help with emergency calls
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A vending machine for first responders has been installed by Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) and they are saving precious minutes when it comes to saving lives. The department has already installed three of these vending machines since 2022. On average, BFRS responds to about 70,000...
6 On Your Side Investigates: More help for residents complaining about safety issues at Birmingham apartment complex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A good news update after 6 On Your Side Investigates looked into safety issues an an apartment complex on Birmingham’s west side. Residents, including senior citizens, now have a dumpster on site to throw away their trash. The new apartment owners also fixed a woman’s power box so that her lights work. Crews were also out Wednesday cutting down a big tree that fell after a recent storm.
'They take credit cards at McDonalds?': Miss Terry sheds light on Nick Saban's post-retirement life
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After 17 years at the helm of one of college football's greatest dynasties, the transition to civilian life could be a major leap. Nick Saban hasn't fully made that leap just yet, but the "quick learner" is taking baby steps, according to his wife. During the...
Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar pleads guilty to using office for personal gain
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of use of office for personal gain. The dates of the offenses were between June 16 and July 21, 2019. Dyar received 12 months for each count. These sentences were suspended, and Dyar was placed on probation for 24 months per charge. He is required to pay a $2,500 fine, all court costs and restitution to the Town of Baileyton in the amount of $4,193.25. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said Dyar was also given conditions with his plea agreement/probation. According to the stated terms of the plea agreement on Alacourt, Dyar cannot directly work for or be employed by any public government entity during the four-year probationary period. He also had to answer in open court to establish a factual basis for his guilt. Last, he had to issue a public apology. “This happened in 2019,” Crocker said. “We are working hard to clear the backlog of cases we inherited upon taking office last year. This settlement meets our priorities, which were justice, accountability and fully compensating the Town of Baileyton with restitution.”
You've heard about Ryan Williams. Meet Caleb Odom, the other Alabama football freshman WR
Heading into the 2024 college football season, one thing is for sure on the Alabama football team: It does not lack of young, talented players at wide receiver. The Crimson Tide has true freshman Ryan Williams, who came to UA as a two-time Alabama Mr. Football winner and a unanimous five-star prospect out of Saraland. ...
Alabama 6-foot-5 freshman is exciting coaches every day
Alabama football may finally have its first big-bodied wide receiver to be successful since Julio Jones. Whether it was injuries or guys not panning out for the program, the Crimson Tide has not had the best fortune of producing marquee receivers that are 6’3″ or taller to the National Football League.
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