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Shooting at Birmingham’s Topgolf Highlights Ongoing Violence Concerns in the City
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A shooting incident at the Topgolf parking lot in Birmingham at 5:30 PM on Sunday, Nov. 3rd has raised fresh concerns about the persistent issue of violence in the city. On a recent evening, a male suspect fired shots into an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of the popular entertainment venue….
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Fort Payne Man Accused of COVID-19 Testing Fraud Amid Pandemic Scrutiny
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — James “Bo” Potter, a resident of Fort Payne, Alabama, has been charged in connection with a scheme to defraud health programs related to COVID-19 testing, raising concerns over pandemic-era fraud and the misuse of public health resources. Authorities allege that Potter participated in a scheme involving the submission of fraudulent claims…
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Birmingham’s Historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Honored with 2024 National Preservation Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, a symbol of resilience and a landmark of the Civil Rights Movement, was honored this week as one of 10 recipients of the 2024 National Preservation Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores the church’s significant role in American history and signals renewed support for its ongoing preservation. Built…
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A Tale Wagging Through Time: The 8,000-Year-Old Dog of Alabama’s Dust Cave
Deep in the heart of Alabama, cradled in the ancient embrace of the Tennessee River, lies Dust Cave—a prehistoric treasure chest so rich in secrets that archaeologists often speak of it with reverence. Amid the carved stones and woven mats, a simple yet profound discovery was made back in 1995: an 8,000-year-old dog bone. This…
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Halloween Sting Operation in Lee County Results in 53 Arrests, Major Drug Seizures
LEE COUNTY, Ala. — In a Halloween-themed sting operation dubbed “Operation Trick or Tweak,” the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53 individuals in a sweeping crackdown on narcotics activity. Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the operation’s success, which involved months of undercover work and surveillance to dismantle drug networks in the area. The operation led to…
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Andrews Sports Medicine Eyes Brookwood Village for Possible Redevelopment into Medical Facility
HOMEWOOD, Ala. — Brookwood Village, once a bustling retail hub in the Birmingham area, is undergoing a significant transformation as Andrews Sports Medicine plans to redevelop part of the mall into a state-of-the-art medical facility. Opened in 1974, Brookwood Village was celebrated for its vibrant mix of retail stores and community events, serving as a…