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Bartow Arena at UAB Slated for $14.6 Million Renovation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bartow Arena, home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s basketball and volleyball programs, is set to undergo a $14.6 million renovation following unanimous approval by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. The upgrade plan features an expanded entrance lobby, a club-level lounge with premium seating, replacement of lower bowl…
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Monarch Butterfly Migration Peaks in Alabama, Drawing Nature Enthusiasts Statewide
BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Monarch butterflies are making their annual southbound migration through Alabama, drawing residents and visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the brightly colored insects as they flutter across the state. The migration typically begins in late August and peaks from mid-September through October, with hundreds of monarchs reported on peak days in…
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Polly Holliday, Alabama Native Who Became TV’s Iconic Flo, Dies at 88
JASPER, Ala — Polly Holliday, the Alabama-born actress best known for her sassy, scene-stealing role as Flo on the hit sitcom “Alice,” died Tuesday at her home in Manhattan. She was 88. Born in Jasper, Alabama, in 1937, Holliday grew up in Walker County before attending the University of Montevallo. She began her career in…
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Political Divide Deepens as Alabama Vaccination Rates Remain Among Nation’s Lowest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala — Alabama ranks as the third least vaccinated state in the nation according to a report by WalletHub released in September, trailing only Mississippi and Nevada. Data show just 53% of residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and about 65% have received at least one dose, well below national averages. Influenza vaccination for…
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Birmingham’s Beverly McNeil Gallery to Host Prestigious Oil Painters of America Exhibition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Oil Painters of America’s 2025 Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition is set to open Thursday at Beverly McNeil Gallery, spotlighting Birmingham as a national destination for traditional oil painting and showcasing more than 100 original works selected for exceptional technique and artistry. The exhibition will be on display from September 11 through…
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Birmingham Police Step Up Juvenile Curfew Enforcement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham police have increased curfew enforcement for minors in recent weeks, mounting patrols and adding checkpoints in entertainment districts following a rise in late-night incidents. The city’s ordinance bars anyone under 17 from public places after 9 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends without an adult, until 6 a.m. Police…
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