Vestavia Hills
LATEST NEWS
Stallions-Roughnecks free livestream online: How to watch UFL game, TV, schedule
The UFL regular season continues this weekend, as the Birmingham Stallions play against the Houston Roughnecks tonight at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN 2. Football fans can watch tonight’s UFL game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. If fans have already exhausted both of those options, then they can take advantage of a discounted Sling subscription.
Birmingham Stallions are running the table in the United Football League
The Birmingham Stallions have gained 181 more rushing yards and yielded 150 fewer rushing yards than any other team in the United Football League. Entering Saturday night’s game against the Houston Roughnecks, the Stallions haven’t lost this season. The rushing statistics and the 7-0 record go hand-in-hand, Birmingham...
Update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Blount and Jefferson counties Saturday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 3:11 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Blount and Jefferson counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 3:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
Birmingham Southern College athletics department hosts final merchandise sale
Birmingham Southern College is less than 2 weeks away from closing their doors for good. In an attempt to help the school pay off debts, the athletic department held their first weekend of merchandise sales. The department had all things panthers, from helmets, to trophy's, jerseys and more. Many in...
Residential projects among 5 decisions by Birmingham Design Review Committee
Twice a month, the city of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee convenes to discuss plans to make alterations to structures that fall within one of the city’s many historic and commercial revitalization districts. This column summarizes recent DRC activity with projects grouped by type and location. This edition of Design Review recaps the DRC meeting from May 8, 2024.
‘A very dangerous team’: Head coach Skip Holtz not overlooking Houston as Birmingham looks to stay undefeated
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Stallions are undefeated and headed to the USFL Conference Championship Game against Michigan on June 8. Before that however, the Stallions still have three weeks of football remaining, including a game Saturday against Houston at Protective Stadium. Head coach Skip Holtz, while appearing in...
Oak Mountain names Curry’s Anna Claire Harris as new head volleyball coach
After a months-long search for a new leader, Oak Mountain High School decided on a new head coach to carry on the volleyball program’s success. The post Oak Mountain names Curry’s Anna Claire Harris as new head volleyball coach appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
UPDATED: I-59 reopened in Argo-Trussville area
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — UPDATED: Argo police reported that the roadway has reopened. Previously reported: Interstate 59 is closed at mile marker 146, just north of Deerfoot Parkway, due to a “major incident,” according to ALDOT. Emergency vehicles are on the scene. The closure includes both northbound and southbound traffic. For reference, Chalkville […]
Birmingham police asking for public’s help identifying robbery suspect
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect they claim was involved in an armed robbery. According to Birmingham Police Department, the above pictured suspect entered Gallery Smoke on Parkway East and robbed a clerk at gunpoint on May 14. No one was injured in the […]
Tarrant man charged in fatal Birmingham shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 32-year-old Tarrant man is charged with murder in connection with an April shooting. According to Birmingham Police Department, Ledarrius Jones was charged in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jeffry Padilla on May 16. Padilla was found shot to death in the front yard of a home on 81st Street South […]
Opinion | Birmingham can solve its own problems if Montgomery steps back
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Here in Alabama, cities aren’t allowed to set a local minimum wage. Or regulate concealed carry. Or tax self-driving cars. Or, like I wrote about yesterday, decide to use ranked-choice voting to elect city councilors. Really, cities can’t do much. The technical...
Birmingham Water Works says water is safe to drink despite taste, odor concerns
Birmingham Water Works confirms water is safe to drink in Jefferson County despite taste and odor concerns in multiple municipalities. The company released the following statement. "Birmingham Water Work is aware of the taste and odor concerns reported by customers in North Hoover, Homewood, portions of Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook,...
Stallions 8-0 after beating Houston Roughnecks
You won't catch the Birmingham Stallions looking ahead to the playoffs. The Stallions focus appears to be sharp as they keep ticking off wins in the regular season. Saturday night they beat the Houston Roughnecks 35-28 to go to 8-0 on the season. That's 15 straight wins for the franchise dating back to May 2023.
Birmingham-Southern College athletics selling all merchandise and equipment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Birmingham-Southern College is just over two weeks away from closing its doors for good. Starting Friday, the athletic department will have a big sale on all things Panthers from merchandise and apparel to team trophies, plaques and banners. The Birmingham-Southern athletic department will give the money raised during the closing sale […]
LSU baseball will play SEC Tournament opener at 930am on Tuesday
HOOVER, AL - The LSU Tiger baseball team has earned the number eleven seed in the upcoming SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama and will open up play on Tuesday morning with the first game of the tournament against sixth seeded Georgia at 9:30 a.m. on the SEC Network. All...
UAB School of Nursing hosts health club students on campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Students from Booker T. Washington K-8 School’s health club visited the UAB School of Nursing Friday afternoon. The students participated in a simulation and skills lab tour, with one case centered around babysitting and first aid. UAB nursing students were also available to teach them about health, first aid, nutrition and […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.