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Salsa in the Park sequel set for September
Pelham residents will have the opportunity to enjoy the beat and move their feet when Salsa in the Park returns for its second year this September. The post Salsa in the Park sequel set for September appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Crimson Tide land commitment from 'unstoppable' 5-star WR recruit over Ole Miss, Tennessee
The recruiting cycle never really ends for top programs across college football. The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to add premier playmakers even in the wake of Nick Saban's retirement. New Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer added 2025 5-star WR Caleb Cunningham to the Tide. Cunningham had earned ...
Birmingham Zoo slashes July weekend prices for 'Summer's Last Roar' event
The Birmingham Zoo is offering a discounted admission price for the last two weekends in July. During the zoo's 'Summer's Last Roar: Pay and Play Like a Kid!' event, all visitors will pay $12.95 for entry July 20-21 and July 27-28. From seeing the new baby animals (Mopane “Mo-Paw-Nee” the...
Caleb Cunningham denies flip to Auburn football after Big Cat Weekend announcement
5-star Choctaw County High School WR and Class of 2025 Alabama commit Caleb Cunningham denied that he had interest in flipping to the Auburn football program, or anywhere for that matter, before his collegiate career begins. "I DONT CARE WHAT NOBODY SAY!! THERE IS NO FLIPPING!" wrote Cunningham on X...
Former Tuscaloosa church employee accused of embezzling $300,000
A former employee embezzled around $300,000 from a Tuscaloosa church, according to the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, was charged this week with one count of wire fraud at U.S. District Court in Birmingham. Battocletti formerly served as an administrative assistant at St....
Building catches fire in downtown Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are investigating after a building in downtown Bessemer was fully engulfed in flames Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at 11:40 a.m. at a building containing United Textiles along 2nd Avenue in Bessemer. No injuries were reported on the scene. As of 5 p.m., the fire was put out by […]
29 great August events in Birmingham including Sidewalk Film Festival
A new month means a calendar waiting to be filled with plans, and August in Birmingham is no exception. Get ready for Legally Blonde, The Musical Jr, the 23rd Picasso Pets benefiting Hand in Paw, Sidewalk Film Festival and more. 1. Summer Happiest Hour @ Lane Parke. What: Head to...
Alabama football picked to finish third in the SEC, 16 players named to the Preseason All-SEC Team
Alabama football has been picked to finish third in the Southeastern Conference and 16 of its players have been named to the Preseason All-SEC Team in a vote of media attending SEC Media Days. Georgia was picked to finish first in the SEC with 3,330 points and was picked to...
Rainbow City counterfeit money scam uncovered, two arrested
The Rainbow City police department has made two arrests in a counterfeit money scam. According to a post made by Rainbow City Police on Facebook, on Tuesday, July 16, the Rainbow City Police received a call from Martin's Family Clothing regarding a woman trying to pay with counterfeit $100 bills. This came after a prior call to the station a week before regarding another incident of counterfeit $100 bills.
Alabama Basketball: Why Clifford Omoruyi is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Last season was a special breakthrough at Alabama, as Nate Oats led this program to their first Final Four appearance in school history. Known principally for their football accomplishments, the Crimson Tide have proven in recent years that they have some teeth in the world of basketball. The biggest question moving forward is how this program responds after that breakthrough, especially with new faces in Tuscaloosa.
Shelby County Chamber offering opportunites for small-biz owners
The Shelby County Chamber will host two chances for small business owners to learn how to grow their business at the chamber’s offices at 1301 County Services Drive in Pelham on Aug. 8. First, the chamber is offering one-on-one sessions with Michael Smith, the chamber’s entrepreneur-in-residence, who will be...
In-state OL talks commitment status, new-look Alabama
Mobile area offensive lineman Micah DeBose opens up about last month's commitment to Alabama, his thoughts on the coaching staff, the 2025 OL group that he's a part of, and more. The post In-state OL talks commitment status, new-look Alabama appeared first on On3.
43-year-old Bessemer man killed in shooting identified
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A Bessemer man killed during a reported assault overnight was identified Friday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Demetrius La Keen Fletcher was shot and killed on the 1900 block of 10th Avenue North around 11:58 p.m. Thursday. Fletcher, of Bessemer, was pronounced dead at the scene. Bessemer Police […]
Birmingham faith leaders pray for community, develop action plan to help those in need avoid choosing gun violence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Faith leaders across Jefferson County met on Thursday to pray and come up with actionable steps to help those in need of resources instead of turning to gun violence. The meeting followed a violent weekend in Birmingham whereseven people were killed and nearly a dozen more were hurt.
2024 Alabama Football Opponents: Auburn Tigers and Wisconsin Badgers
Let's continue a preview of Alabama Football's regular season opponents by focusing on the Auburn Tigers and the Wisconsin Badgers. The regular season preview started in two earlier posts that began the process with the teams offering the least regular season challenge to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Previously previewed were Mercer and Western Kentucky, followed by previews of South Florida, Vanderbilt, and South Carolina.
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