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State Champs Again: Pike Lib captures third straight state cheerleading championship
The Pike Liberal Arts cheerleading squad left Birmingham this week with a pair of state championships and another state runner-up. The Pike Lib varsity squad, which is coming off back-to-back UCA National Championships, started the week off by winning the Magic City UCA Regional Small DII Game Day Championship, earning a place in the national competition in January 2027, and a shot at defending their crown.
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Phaedra Manuel of Hoover Crowned Miss University of Alabama Birmingham 2027
Phaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at BirminghamPhaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham. Manuel was crowned Sunday, Nov. 8, during the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition, an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America. She will represent UAB at the state Miss Alabama competition.
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Hoover, Thompson set for playoff rematch in storied rivalry
HOOVER, Ala — Hoover and Thompson are meeting in the next chapter of their storied rivalry, this time with a spot in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs on the line. Thompson won the teams’ regular-season matchup 31-14 on Oct. 2 at Hoover. You can watch ABC 33/40’s coverage of that game.
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Birmingham airport impacted by FAA-issued nationwide ground stop
UPDATE: The FAA has lifted the nationwide ground stop Friday, according to AP. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport was impacted by a nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA on Friday. According to the airport, all airlines were affected. Travelers are encouraged to stay in touch with their airlines for updates on […]
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Hoover rejects Valleydale Road storage facility despite developer's concessions
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Plans for a new climate-controlled self-storage facility along Valleydale Road have been rejected by the Hoover City Council, despite the developer's efforts to address concerns from neighboring homeowners. The council voted against conditional use approval Monday, Nov. 9, for a proposed two-story Self-Ease storage facility...
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Spain Park, Thompson stars make football North-South All-Star Classic
MONTGOMERY – Five locals from Shelby County schools have been tabbed by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association for the upcoming 2026 edition of the North-South All-Star Classic. Spain Park’s Jaylen Bates and Jonathan Roberto as well as Thompson’s CJ Cowley, Wes Gover and Conner Williams...
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Blue gets $46K+ bill for vote recount
Camara Blue expects to be at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday afternoon with more than $46,000 to pay for a recount of his District 3 County Commission election with Jimmie Stephens. Following Friday’s certification of last week’s election results, Blue learned that it will cost $46,239.72 to get a...
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Hoover approves church school after religious freedom dispute
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A Hoover church has received approval to operate a private Christian school on its property following months of discussions over religious freedom, city regulations and building safety requirements. The Hoover City Council approved a conditional use permit Monday, Nov. 9, allowing Trinity Classical Academy to...
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Thompson rolls to victory over Hoover in Class 6A Round 2
Thompson amassed 464 yards total offense to earn a 42-14 victory over Hoover in the second round of AHSAA Class 6A high school football. Second-ranked Thompson (9-1) last played on Oct. 23, a three-week layoff. “Man, I just thank God that I get to coach those kids,” said Thompson coach...