The Birmingham Police Department released a PSA titled ‘Stop the Violence’, which addresses gun violence in the community and BPD’s invitation for community members to help make a change.
He started leaving the winter coats in highly populated areas where his homeless neighbors reside in order for them to come and “shop for” what they needed.
The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to grow in Alabama, and one local nurse believes that’s due in part to COVID-fatigue, but she’s encouraging people to stay focused on being safe.
Chuck’s Fish has operated a Thanksgiving Day fundraiser for years in Tuscaloosa. This year, the format is changing to better protect people from COVID19.
It’s the story of a group who referred to themselves as The Guests Behind The Fence because for a period during World War II 6,000 Germans were held at a Pickens county POW camp. It’s a little known but integral part of the history of that day and time.
This event is being held through a virtual marketplace, and with the purchase of a $15 general admission ticket, you will have access to more than 50 stores from across the nation.
Organizers said ‘Drew Holcomb: A Benefit for Our Theatres’ will raise money for both the Lyric and the Alabama, which have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Hots and a Cot is an organization created by veterans for homeless veterans. Its mission is to help them transition from life on the streets back into society.
The members of Cottondale’s VFW Post 6022 hosted an event on Veterans Day that supported hundreds of people in the Tuscaloosa area who could be hurting because of coronavirus.
District Leaders sent us a breakdown of what’s coming to the $60 million dollar upgrade. It includes state of the art classrooms, computer and science labs, career tech classrooms, and new fine arts facilities.
The pandemic has really taken a toll on the Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa High School marching band as its numbers have been cut by almost 50 percent. And yet, the Pride of Patriot Parkway continues to boom out a sound that band director Meghan Miller brags about.
Donations of new and unwrapped toys, coats and shoes can be dropped off at BPD Headquarters, any of the precincts or at the City Jail. Donations will be accepted now through December 16.
This year, people are participating in the annual event virtually, but the goal is still the same, show support for anyone dealing with Epilepsy and raise money for more research.
Fine Arts teachers face a unique challenge in getting students ready for performances during a pandemic. Cullman High School teachers are working to overcome obstacles for students.
While visitations aren’t back to normal just yet, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced new video visitations services for friends and family members of Alabama inmates.
The Magic City Acceptance Academy finally has the approval it’s been seeking for some time. On Wednesday, the commission voted seven to two to grant a public-school charter to the Magic City Acceptance Academy.
Green and musical guests will take the stage on Burgess-Snow Field in JSU’s football stadium. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m.
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) across Brookwood, Princeton and Walker Baptist Medical Centers were dressed in their best costumes in anticipation of their 1st Halloween.
But this year, several major retailers have already announced they will be closed all day for Thanksgiving, including Best Buy, Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and Home Depot.
Hoover Treat Night would have been held at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium this Thursday, but new guidance from the CDC cautioning against large gatherings caused the city to cancel this year’s event for safety reasons.
Hibbett is sponsoring the Southern Made Creatives (SMC) SMC2020 Virtual Experience--a free, two-hour event on YouTube featuring musicians, artists, and panelists.
Just down the road from the home of the author of “Tennessee River and The Mountain Man,” Randy Owen’s daughter is carrying on another part of her family tradition.
The program, known as Financial Navigators, offers one-on-one assistance to address personal financial issues, identify immediate action steps to manage expenses and maximize income.
The Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled Jefferson County School Board employees who provide services in Irondale will have to pay the city’s occupational tax.
The Sylacauga High School Marching Aggie Band has its sights set on performing at Disney World next spring, but for now in the fall the group is polishing its show on the gridiron.
