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EWTN to End Shortwave Radio Broadcasts After 34 Years
IRONDALE, Ala. — EWTN Global Catholic Network plans to end its shortwave radio broadcasts Saturday, Oct. 31, citing declining listenership, high operating costs and aging transmission equipment. The shutdown affects WEWN, the Alabama-based Catholic broadcaster’s shortwave service, which began broadcasting in 1992. EWTN Radio programming will remain available through AM and FM affiliates, satellite services,…
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Channel 42 Ends CBS Run, Becomes Birmingham’s CW Station
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Channel 42 has a new network home, a new name, and a new place on Birmingham’s dial — the end of a CBS affiliation that lasted more than half a century. WIAT, long known as CBS 42, ended its CBS affiliation Aug. 1, 2026, and rebranded as “Alabama’s 42.” The station operated…
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One Injured in Riverchase Galleria Shooting in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. — One person was shot in the arm Friday morning at the Riverchase Galleria, Hoover police said. Police responded to the mall at about 11:57 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, after reports of gunfire. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Parts of the mall near the food court…
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Alabama A&M, Alabama State Meet in 85th Magic City Classic Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama A&M and Alabama State meet Saturday in the 85th Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola, a Southwestern Athletic Conference rivalry game at Legion Field. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave. W. The game streams on ESPN+, with Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker on…
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Thursday Volleyball Finals Crown Four More Champions at CrossPlex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Spanish Fort, Guntersville, Central-Florence and G.W. Long won state championships Thursday at the Birmingham CrossPlex, closing out the AHSAA state volleyball tournament in the Bill Harris Arena. Spanish Fort beat Jasper 3-1 for the Class 5A title, avenging its loss to Jasper and winning a third straight championship. The Toros took the…
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Two Men Critically Injured in Center Point Shooting
CENTER POINT, Ala. — Two men were hospitalized after a shooting Thursday morning on Third Place Northeast near Center Point, with fire officials reporting both were in critical condition when taken to the hospital. The shooting occurred about 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29 in the 1800 block of Third Place Northeast, according to accounts from the…
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