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Two uniforms, one mission: The story of Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper

Some dedicate their lives to one form of service, but Lieutenant General A.C. Roper answered the call in two different uniforms.

Decatur, AL · 1d

cutoday.info

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MAX Credit Union To Acquire Alabama Bank, Expand To $2.6 Billion in Assets

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The $2.3-billion MAX Credit Union here has announced an agreement to acquire the $245-million First Financial Bank based in Bessemer, Ala., in an all-cash transaction that will mark the credit union's first bank acquisition and expand its presence into the Greater Birmingham market. Under the purchase and assumption...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

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State audit flags $254K in excess payments to Birmingham Schools fitness vendors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A state audit found Birmingham City Schools paid two fitness training vendors more than $254,000 above the amounts originally authorized by the Birmingham Board of Education. The audit, conducted by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, covers October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025,...

Birmingham, AL · 2d
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BPD Chief: "Preventing violence also requires a community that refuses to normalize it"

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A recent string of deadly shootings has put Birmingham's violent crime problem back in the spotlight. The I-Team looks at the numbers, the police department's strategy and what community leaders say needs to change. While Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett says homicides are down, he acknowledged that every homicide, shooting, and violent crime represents a life impacted, a family affected, and a community that deserves answers.

Birmingham, AL · 10h
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Birmingham Business Alliance offers $30,000 grants to help small businesses grow

What are the eligibility requirements for the $30,000 grants?. Small businesses across the greater Birmingham region have a new opportunity to get help expanding through a program offering thousands of dollars in business services. The Birmingham Business Alliance, in partnership with Innovate Alabama, will award at least $30,000 in business...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

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BCS considers $606,495 plan to address eight teacher vacancies with remote instruction

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools is considering spending $606,495.60 in state funds to place certified teachers in eight vacant positions at five schools. The teachers would lead lessons remotely while long-term substitutes remain in the classrooms to help students. Proximity Learning would provide the live, online instruction. The...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

thehomewoodstar.com

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Cavaliers settle into new home among state’s top private programs

John Carroll Catholic High School’s basketball teams spent last winter in Class 5A, Area 9 with Wenonah, Sipsey Valley and Northside. This winter looks nothing like it. The AHSAA’s split of public and private schools placed the Cavaliers in Private Class AA, Area 3 with Briarwood, American Christian and Indian Springs. In Double-A, the area tournament only determines seeding, and all four teams advance to a regional.

Birmingham, AL · 13h

retrofitmagazine.com

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Auburn University’s New Urban Campus Blends History with Contemporary Academic Vitality

In downtown Birmingham, Ala., a 1914 architectural artifact found a second life as a vibrant satellite campus for Auburn University. Designed by Architect Harry Wheelock as the Hood & Wheeler Furniture Company building and later known as the Hood-McPherson Building, the 6-story structure served as a furniture showroom for more than seven decades.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Village Living

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Mountain Brook council OKs revised Hollywood Gateway townhome plan

Margi Ingram released a deep sigh in the foyer of Mountain Brook City Hall Monday night after changes for her residential development project were approved, allowing work at the former Shades Valley Presbyterian Church property to continue. “We're ready to go with 10 townhomes now,” said Ingram, president of Ingram...

Mountain Brook, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

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BCS seeks another $250K for tutoring after board member criticizes results

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools is seeking another $250,000 for its high-dosage tutoring partnership with United Way of Central Alabama after a board member criticized the program’s results. The district’s proposal would fund operations through May 31, 2027, and add digital session tracking, monthly school visits and...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

hvilleblast.com

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New Rocket City Softball Series features UNA, Bama, Auburn + Samford

Softball fans are about to get a nice dose of the state’s talented college teams here in Huntsville. The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host the Rocket City Softball Series at Toyota Field, featuring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama and Samford March 9-10, 2027. Read more below, and make sure...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama

Veterans Day is an Alabama invention, and on Wednesday the state that gave America the holiday will fill its downtowns, courthouse squares and the lawns beside the USS Alabama to honor the men and women who wore the uniform. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran from Birmingham, organized the nation’s first Veterans Day parade […] The post Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 1d

The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism

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Blue still trails after final vote tally, will request recount in County Commission race

Democrat Camara Blue closed the gap with incumbent Commission President Jimmie Stephens but still trailed by 392 votes in the final but still-unofficial vote count. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Camara...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Alabama HBCU entrepreneurs win $20,000 in statewide business pitch competition

Entrepreneurs from historically Black colleges and universities across Alabama competed for $20,000 in cash prizes during the 2026 HBCU Business Pitch Competition, held Oct. 29 at Topgolf Birmingham as part of Magic City Classic week. Hosted by The Alabama Collective in partnership with Digitalundivided, the event brought together 51 student and alumni entrepreneurs representing 10 […] The post Alabama HBCU entrepreneurs win $20,000 in statewide business pitch competition appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 1d

Bham Now

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I-459 ramps at US-11 in Trussville shut nightly Nov. 10-11

Heads up Birmingham and Trussville motorists, there are some major nightly I-459 ramp closures occurring this week. Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews are performing concrete work that will close the following ramps on November 10-11, 2026, 7PM to 6AM. November 10-11 — the ramp from US-11 onto I-459 NB...

Trussville, AL · 1d