On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws

Sorrow reverberated across the country Sunday as Americans, including President Joe Biden, joined a Florida community in remembering the 17 lives lost three years ago in the Parkland school shooting massacre.
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  Trump lawyers argue impeachment based on ‘hatred,’ not facts

The defense team vigorously denied on Friday that Trump had incited the deadly riot and said his encouragement of followers to “fight like hell” at a rally that preceded it was routine political speech.

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School closures and delays announced ahead of severe winter weather

ALDOT advising motorists to adjust travel plans accordingly ahead of possible icy conditions

Birmingham man facing attempted murder charges after shooting at Homewood motel

Alabama senators vote to acquit Trump in 2nd impeachment trial

  Flower sales are ‘blooming’ this year

Having someone take the time to give you a gift on Valentine’s Day is always lovely, and flower sales are "blooming" this year.
  • Coronavirus: RIGHT NOW

‘Obamacare’ sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid

HealthCare.gov’s market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday for a special three-month sign-up window as the Democratic-led Congress pushes a boost in financial help that could cut premiums by double digits.

  Alabamians with disabilities high-risk, but not yet eligible for vaccine

  Is Fauci’s mid-April COVID-19 vaccine prediction a realistic goal for Alabama?

  Does a previous COVID-19 infection cause worse vaccine side effects?

  University of Alabama students build robots to work with police

  UAB updates progress on COVID-19 vaccination clinics

  UAB can’t guarantee second COVID-19 shot; not a problem, so far

  ADPH pleased with mega vaccination sites

Emergency Rental Assistance program available in Alabama starting in March

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‘They didn’t care’: Hit-and-run victim lies in street ignored by at least 4 passersby

The victim filed a police report regarding the incident and was told police would contact him if there was a break in the case.

SPORTS

  Vestavia Hills knocks off 3-time defending state champs, Thompson, for 7A wrestling title

  Thompson Wrestling looking to make another splash in Class 7A

  Youth baseball tournament created to help Fultondale tornado victims

Unbelievable basketball score: Parker beats Carver, 6-4

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2 killed in accident on I-459 in Jefferson Co.

UPDATE: Jasper City Schools no longer on lockdown

  Stolen Tesla totaled in downtown B’ham during high-speed joy ride

Alabama execution cancelled after injunction maintained

  Health officials say lower COVID-19 case numbers don’t mean it’s time to loosen restrictions

There are just under 1,300 people in hospitals battling COVID -19 across the state, with numbers reducing by almost 150 patients since February 10th, 2021.
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  Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump following a contentious impeachment trial on charges of inciting the deadly Capitol insurrection.

  Some hospitals able to resume non emergency surgeries

  How long is the CDC estimating COVID-19 vaccine protection will last?

Conditions unknown of 2 juveniles shot in Center Point

UAB named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes

CENTRAL ALABAMA

Carvana hiring for 150 positions in Bessemer

  UAB updates progress on COVID-19 vaccination clinics

  ADPH pleased with mega vaccination sites

GOOD DAY RECIPES

  The Back Porch: Southern-Style Oxtails with Gravy

  Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chocolate Biscuit Bread Pudding

  The Flying Biscuit: Pumpkin pancake and praline sauce

  The Bitter Socialite: Cantaloupe Martini