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State troopers identify man killed after police pursuit that began in Northport
State troopers on Wednesday identified the 19-year-old who died last month in a shooting by law enforcement after a traffic stop that began in Northport and resulted in a cross-county police pursuit. Gilmar Tista-Morente, of Nashville, was killed in the shooting, which occurred in Greene County on April 25, according...
Protests take place on University of Alabama campus
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — Students on the University of Alabama campus have joined a movement that's taken place on several other college campuses across the country. These protests target the actions of Israel as they nation continues military action in Gaza in response to a terrorist attack last October.
Students in Tuscaloosa join national protests over Gaza
Students on the University of Alabama campus joined nationwide campus protests over Israel and Gaza. Marchers gathered at the plaza near the university's financial building on the Tuscaloosa campus. UA leaders issued a statement…. “The University of Alabama is committed to free and open inquiry and expression for members of...
WACHS: Do like one-time ‘Bama coach said to do
The late Paul “Bear” Bryant was famous for a number of things. His University of Alabama Crimson Tide football teams made a habit for years of beating up on about every school they played. He was famous for the hound’s-tooth hat he wore come rain or shine. And a story went around for awhile that after he died, his widow moved to Chapel Hill so she could get as far away from big-time college football as she could.
Selma’s police, Methodist rules, campus protest: Down in Alabama
Below is the podcast player followed by the newsletter. Sign up to get it in your inbox each day here. We mentioned yesterday that the mayor in Selma had suspended the police chief. He said he would speak on the topic, and on Wednesday he certainly did. AL.com’s Carol Robinson...
‘We need to love each other more’: Organizers hope Tuscaloosa prayer event will bring people together
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Communities around the country are participating in a national day of prayer this week this week, including on one college campus in Tuscaloosa. Stillman College will host a National Day of Prayer event Thursday, May 2. Organizers say a bible reading marathon, already underway in downtown...
Coach Nick Saban and Miss Terry dedicate 21st Habitat for Humanity home
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa dedicated the “LANK House,” the 21st home sponsored by Nick’s Kids Foundation, on Wednesday. Built in honor of the 2023 SEC Championship, the home’s new residents Jinaka Chambers and her 11-year-old son Landon are thrilled to be a part of the process. “It is very exciting. […]
Man gets prison for stealing cash and identities from customers at West Virginia credit union
Brandon Rayshawn Watkins, 30, of Douglasville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 13 months in federal prison for bank fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, Watkins made unauthorized transactions from accounts at Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union in New Martinsville. Watkins obtained the personal identifying information and account numbers for numerous credit […]
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