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May 16, 2023 GMTEnglish scrap metal recycler sentenced to 9 months in jail for wall collapse that killed 5
May 15, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The owner and a manager of an English scrap metal recycling plant were sentenced to nine months in jail Monday for safety lapses after a wall collapsed and killed five migrant workers in 2016, a government workplace safety agency said.
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May 13, 2023 GMT‘It’s just time’: 182-year-old Alabama church closes doors
May 6, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Dwindling attendance by an increasingly elderly congregation at a historic Alabama church has prompted the difficult decision to close its doors for good, with the final worship service held this Sunday after 182 years.
McLaughlin nabs IndyCar win at Barber over Grosjean
May 1, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin was once again racing Romain Grosjean for a potential win.
That's where the similarities to their last run-in ended.
McLaughlin got a late opening to surge past Grosjean, took advantage of it and was scarcely challenged the rest of the way Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park, where the New Zealander picked up his fourth career IndyCar win.
3 indicted in Alabama mail thefts involving stolen keys
April 29, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Three Alabama residents have been indicted in a federal investigation that found letter carrier illegally sold keys that allowed others to open and pilfer Birmingham-area mailboxes.
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April 9, 2023 GMTLawsuit challenges districts in Alabama’s largest county
April 7, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Friday challenges commission districts in Alabama's largest county, accusing the Jefferson County Commission of illegally packing Black voters into two districts and limiting their influence in the other three and the direction of government.
Financially struggling Birmingham college stays open for now
April 6, 2023 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham-Southern College will not close its doors this fall, officials at the financially struggling private college said Thursday, as the school works to stabilize its finances.
Report: 2 dead, 1 hurt in medical copter crash in Alabama
April 3, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A medical helicopter responding to a call to airlift a hiker with breathing problems crashed Sunday southeast of the Alabama city of Birmingham, leaving two of its crew dead and sending the third to a hospital, authorities said.
Teen fatally shot in Birmingham; 3rd teen killed in a week
April 2, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police say a 17-year-old high school student was shot and killed Saturday at an apartment complex in Birmingham, the third teen fatally shot in the city in a week.
Police identified him as Kamaree Shondale Phillips of Clay news outlets reported.
Ivey won’t support state funds for Birmingham-Southern
March 28, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will not support the use of state tax dollars to assist financially ailing Birmingham-Southern College, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
“The state has no plans to use the taxpayers’ public funds to bail out a private college,” spokeswoman Gina Maiola said in a statement to al.com
UK: Man charged over 2 fire attacks on people near mosques
March 23, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — British police have charged a 28-year-old man with two counts of attempted murder after men were set on fire near mosques.
The West Midlands Police force said Mohammed Abbkr was charged over attacks in London and Birmingham, central England.
UK: Man held over 2 fire attacks on people leaving mosques
March 22, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — British police said Wednesday that a man arrested on suspicion of setting a man on fire in the central English city of Birmingham has been linked to a similar attack in London last month.
Houston star Sasser now a big question mark at March Madness
March 17, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Marcus Sasser thought his groin felt better, certainly good enough to give it a go in the NCAA Tournament.
The All-American guard started for the top-seeded Houston Cougars against No.
Police: Man suspected of killing 4 in Alabama shootings
March 15, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Law enforcement authorities say a man is suspected of killing four people on Monday night shootings in two Alabama counties.
Texas Southern upsets Alcorn State 66-62 in SWAC
March 9, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Davon Barnes had 19 points in eighth-seeded Texas Southern's 66-62 victory against top-seeded Alcorn State on Wednesday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.
Barnes was 8 of 11 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Tigers (12-20).
Grambling defeats Bethune-Cookman 87-72 in SWAC quarters
March 8, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jourdan Smith had 23 points in Grambling's 87-72 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Smith also contributed eight rebounds and three blocks for the Tigers (23-8).
Bothwell’s 35 lead Furman over Samford 93-79
February 25, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mike Bothwell's 35 points led Furman over Samford 93-79 on Saturday.
Bothwell was 10 of 15 shooting, including 5 for 8 from distance, and went 10 for 11 from the line for the Paladins (24-7, 15-3 Southern Conference).
Striking Alabama coal miners offer to return to work
February 22, 2023 GMTBROOKWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coal miners who have been on strike for almost two years have offered to return to work.
The United Mine Workers of America sent a letter Feb. 17 to executives at Warrior Met Coal Inc.
Vulcan: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 16, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $119.4 million.
The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 89 cents per share.
Encompass Health: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 8, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Encompass Health Corp. (EHC) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $89.4 million.
The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 89 cents per share.
Former police detective sentenced to life in prison
February 7, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Birmingham police detective was sentenced Monday to spend the rest of her life in prison after being convicted of killing a woman she caught with her romantic partner.
Georgia lawmakers propose to block mining outside Okefenokee
January 25, 2023 GMTSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A group of Georgia lawmakers is trying to prohibit future mining near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge, though their proposal wouldn't stop a company's mining application currently before state regulators.
Mental health crisis center opens in Birmingham
January 24, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday marked the opening of a new mental health crisis center in Birmingham, one of six such centers in the state intended to address a dire service shortage.
Huntsberry’s 19 help North Texas knock off UAB 63-52
January 21, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Kai Huntsberry had 19 points in North Texas' 63-52 win against UAB on Saturday night.
Huntsberry also contributed six assists and three steals for the Mean Green (16-5, 7-3 Conference USA).
Historic Black churches receive $4M in preservation grants
January 20, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Administrators of a trust fund established to preserve historic Black churches in the United States on Friday revealed a list of houses of worship receiving $4 million in financial grants.
Regulators move mine plan near Okefenokee a big step forward
January 19, 2023 GMTSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A company's plan to mine minerals just outside the Okefenokee Swamp and its federally protected wildlife refuge moved a big step closer Thursday to approval by Georgia regulators, who have spent years evaluating the project that opponents say could permanently harm an ecological treasure.
Dye puts up 19 in Samford’s 83-58 win against Wofford
January 12, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Logan Dye's 19 points helped Samford defeat Wofford 83-58 on Wednesday night.
Dye shot 8 for 11, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (11-7, 5-0 Southern Conference).
Birmingham OKs plan to offer tiny shelters to the homeless
January 10, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tiny shelters for the homeless were approved Tuesday by the Birmingham City Council.
The city plans to use up to $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grants to fund the program, along with support from non-profit organizations and corporate communities, al.com reported.
Prosecutors: 11 charged in illegal sports betting operation
January 6, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Friday that 11 people across the country have been charged with tax evasion and other crimes in connection to an online sports betting organization.
County declares emergency over underground landfill fire
January 4, 2023 GMTMOODY, Ala. (AP) — A county commission on Tuesday declared a state of emergency regarding an underground landfill fire that has been burning since November in Alabama.
The St. Clair County Commission voted to approve the emergency declaration, news outlets reported, in order to take more aggressive efforts to combat the fire at a private landfill.
Alabama mattress company to close after more than 107 years
December 30, 2022 GMTPELHAM, Ala. (AP) — After more than 107 years in business in the Birmingham metropolitan area, the Ensley Fairfield Mattress Co. is closing its doors.
The business, which has spanned three generations of Holtzclaw family ownership, opened in 1915 and will shut down at the end of January.
2 teens arrested in Alabama drive-by death of sleeping girl
December 24, 2022 GMTBIRMINIGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Two teenagers face murder charges in a drive-by shooting this week that left a sleeping 12-year-old girl in Alabama dead, police said.
Murder warrants were issued for Ja’Von Eric Wilson, 19, and Jarei Lamar Vance, 18, both of Birmingham, Sgt.
Landfill fire near Birmingham burning for almost a month
December 23, 2022 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An underground fire has been raging at an environmental landfill near Birmingham for almost a month, covering Alabama's largest metro area with smoke.
Now, state officials, local fire departments and county commissions are trying to determine the next steps and who will cover the costs associated with putting it out, al.com reported.
Walker’s 25 lead UAB past Charlotte 76-68
December 23, 2022 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker's 25 points helped UAB defeat Charlotte 76-68 on Thursday night.
Walker also added five rebounds for the Blazers (10-2). Eric Gaines added 15 points while shooting 5 for 10 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had five assists.
Sleeping 12-year-old girl killed in drive-by shooting
December 21, 2022 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A sleeping 12-year-old girl was killed before dawn Wednesday when shots were fired into her Birmingham home, the city's mayor said.
The Birmingham Police Department said the shooting was reported shortly before 2 a.m.