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Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
US census takers to conduct test runs in north Alabama 4 years before 2030 count
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years prior to the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be […]
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Bessemer City Schools gives consent for state intervention over district
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) – At a specially-called meeting Monday night, the Bessemer City Schools board unanimously voted to consent to state intervention in the district. The state board of education will vote on intervention for Bessemer City Schools on Aug. 8. If the motion is adopted, the state takeover will begin the following day. On […]
Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
Helena proposes updated TAG grant policy
After controversy erupted earlier this year over the city of Helena issuing money to a private school, the Helena City Council reassessed the TAG grant program and presented new proposed guidelines to the public at a regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, July 22. The post Helena proposes updated TAG grant policy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
‘Ten minutes before he was laughing’ Pastor speaks out after five family members were killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick is accused of killing his wife, two children, and two other children. His grandfather, pastor allan Kendrick, serves as the pastor of Oasis of Praise in Bessemer. He addressed the tragedy during his Sunday sermon and spoke about the moments before. “All he...
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
John Parker Wilson hilariously recalls LSU phone call celebration penalty, Nick Saban’s reaction
John Parker Wilson laughs about it today, but the thought of walking home from Baton Rouge back in 2008 didn’t sit well with him back then. The former Alabama quarterback, who joined AL.com’s Beat Everybody podcast this week, shared his memories of the 2008 LSU game, including his touchdown-celebrating penalty and one of Nick Saban’s most memorable comments born out of visiting his former team.
Kalen DeBoer and Kane Wommack reunite on the sidelines of Bryant Denny this fall
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s been about six months since former Jags head coach Kane Wommack left the University of South Alabama to accept the defensive coordinator job with the Crimson Tide. Wommack spent the last three seasons here in Mobile where he led South to their first 10-win...
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to offer upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy
Those seeking to experience the real world of law enforcement and learn what it is like to be a sheriff’s deputy in Shelby County will soon have that opportunity thanks to the upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy presented by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The post Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to offer upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spurring Support: Pelham’s rodeo rides high for Kidz Outdoors
The Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena traded their Zamboni for an orange Kubota tractor while the facility delivered a two-day rodeo event billed as “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” on July 19-20. The post Spurring Support: Pelham’s rodeo rides high for Kidz Outdoors appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama Water Utilities, Big Brothers Big Sisters work to build home libraries
Young students across Shelby County have recently enhanced their home libraries thanks to a successful book drive conducted by employees of Alabama Water Utilities and a local mentoring network. The post Alabama Water Utilities, Big Brothers Big Sisters work to build home libraries appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera discusses Main Street façade improvements
The city of Calera discussed a proposed request made by Calera Main Street regarding new initiatives such as downtown façade improvements at a recent city council meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Calera discusses Main Street façade improvements appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In...
UAB picked 10th out of 14 teams in AAC this year
The American Athletic Conference preseason poll was announced Tuesday at the 2024 AAC kickoff event in Arlington. UAB was picked 10th out of 14 in the preseason media poll. The Blazers are entering their second season under head coach Trent Dilfer. In 2023, UAB finished 4-8 and failed to reach...
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