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Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game
Four of Shelby County’s top softball players had a big part to play in a wild doubleheader at the North-South All-Star Game while going against the top rising seniors in the state. The post Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Few drops of rain tonight, more this weekend (7.19.24)
NE-5 Tomorrow: Mix of Sun & Clouds, 30% Shower/Storm Ch. |High: 89|. Cooler conditions have finally returned to the mid-south, but not alone. A few showers are moving south of I-40 for some of our friends that need it most as rain mirrors the area with the highest concern of drought. It won't become widespread or severe, so no need to cancel your Friday night plans. The good news is that at least the cool down is sticking around.
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
These are the 5 women Alabama has put to death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Of all the death row inmates that Alabama has put to death over the years, only five have been women. As of Thursday, only five of the total 165 death row inmates are women. Here are the women who have been put to death by the state, ranging from hanging to […]
WFF’s Harders Celebrates 50 Years with State of Alabama
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Harders was recently celebrated for 50 years of service to the State of Alabama, […]
Prominent Republican leader hopeful for GOP upset in closely watched Alabama congressional race
Republican Caroleene Dobson is running in a congressional district that was drawn last year “for a Democrat” but which could be competitive for Republicans, according to the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Richard Hudson, chair of the NRCC, in his first public comments about the 2nd...
JD Vance came to Alabama in 2018 to talk about money and opportunity
Six years ago, when JD Vance came to Birmingham, he was simply a well-known figure in venture capital with a bestselling book under his belt. Now, of course, he’s the Republican senator from Ohio and his party’s nominee for vice president. But back in May of 2018, Vance...
Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. Jacob Holmes/APR. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A federal judge Wednesday chided the American Alliance for Equal Rights for...
6-year-old girl who died in horrific wreck helps other live
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY) - A six-year-old wreck victim and her family, who donated her organs when it became apparent that she would not survive a horrific wreck, were honored Thursday in Birmingham. The Geneva County collision also killed that girl’s mother and left her father critically injured. Rylan Michelle...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Floyd Boucard: Analyzing Finalists Alabama, Miami, Oklahoma, USC
Miami Central four-star defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is set to announce his college commitment from a final four of Alabama, Miami, Oklahoma, and USC on Saturday. Boucard's decision will be revealed at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on the 247Sports' YouTube channel. He detailed what attracts him to each finalist, highlighting the legacy of Alabama, hometown appeal of Miami, personal connection with Oklahoma's coaching staff, and the proximity to idol Aaron Donald at USC.
Tuscaloosa Public Library turns page after $2.4 million renovation
The sounds of children playing games in the children's section drifted through the Tuscaloosa Public Library recently while traditional library patrons browsed the stacks, read, and checked out materials. While the library is functioning much the same as it always has, it is sporting a new look and some new technology after a closure for renovations earlier this month. ...
Hat's off: Cowboys and cowgirls show skills at the Sokol Park rodeo
Ropers and riders were back in Tuscaloosa for the annual Sokol Park Rodeo in Ray C. Jenkins Arena on July 11-13. Cowboys and cowgirls competed in the 16th annual rodeo in an effort to gain points to qualify for the nationals held every year in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The rodeo is conducted by the Double Creek Rodeo Company based in Eutaw. ...
Worst of times can bring out the best in humanity | THE MOM STOP
I had just landed at the Seattle airport for a conference last week, waiting for a ride to my hotel when I heard the news that someone had tried to assassinate Donald Trump. At first, I thought it had to be a rumor, and it certainly couldn’t be true. But then when the news flashes started coming across my phone and on social media, the gravity of the situation started to set in: Someone tried to kill...
AHSAA All-Star Sports Week: North Boys Pull Away in Second Half to Beat South 97 - 85 All-Star Classic
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U.S. News & World Report: UAB Hospital Claims No. 1 Ranking as Best in Alabama; Birmingham Metro
UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released last week. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition...
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