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UAB Can’t Overcome Cold Shooting in Loss to Florida Atlantic

Basketball · Birmingham

UAB Can’t Overcome Cold Shooting in Loss to Florida Atlantic

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Double-digit leads had been a death sentence in UAB basketball games to begin conference play. After throwing away a 16-point lead in a loss to Wichita State last week, the Blazers battled back from 11 points down to secure a double-overtime win at South Florida over the weekend. It looked like that trend would continue on Wednesday, as UAB erased a 13-point deficit against Florida Atlantic. However, the Blazers made just two of their final 10 s…See the Story

Booth and Samford Host Western Carolina

Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham

Booth and Samford Host Western Carolina

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Samford plays the Western Carolina Catamounts after Jadin Booth scored 26 points in Samford's 89-82 loss to the UNC Greensboro Spartans. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams. Samford is 1-1 against the SoCon, and Western…See the Story

Florida Atlantic Visits UAB Following Westry’s 24-Point Game

Basketball · Birmingham

Florida Atlantic Visits UAB Following Westry’s 24-Point Game

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Florida Atlantic Owls (9-6, 1-1 AAC) at UAB Blazers (10-5, 1-1 AAC) Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blazers -3; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts Florida Atlantic after Chance Westry scored 24 points in UAB’s 109-106 overtime win over the South Florida Bulls. The Blazers have gone 6-3 at home. UAB is the top team in the AAC with 16.9 fast break points. The Owls have gone 1-1 against AAC opponents. F…See the Story

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Owls End Road Trip with Win over Blazers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Behind a 25-point performance from junior guard Kanaan Carlyle, the Florida Atlantic men's basketball team concluded its two-game road trip with a 76-71 win over UAB on Wednesday evening.Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

UAB Can’t Overcome Cold Shooting in Loss to Florida Atlantic

50% Left coverage: 6 sources

Double-digit leads had been a death sentence in UAB basketball games to begin conference play. After throwing away a 16-point lead in a loss to Wichita State last week, the Blazers battled back from 11 points down to secure a double-overtime win at South Florida over the weekend. It looked like that trend would continue on Wednesday, as UAB erased a 13-point deficit against Florida Atlantic. However, the Blazers made just two of their final 10 s…Basketball · Birmingham See the Story

Serving Notice: Scales Says JeffCo Not Taking Business From Constables

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Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales during a meeting Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Lashunda Scales says constables across Jefferson County think the County Commission is trying to take business from them. “I don’t even know how that happened,” the District 1 commissioner said. “You’ve …Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

Fire crews tackle house fire in Hoover near the Galleria

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Firefighters in Hoover quickly extinguished a house fire on Flintshire Drive, with no injuries reported.House Fire · Hoover Read Article

Rapid Auto Shipping Expands Reliable Alabama to New York Car Shipping Services by Rapid Auto Shipping

Rapid Auto Shipping Expands Reliable Alabama to New York Car Shipping Services, Rapid Auto Shipping, a leading U.S. vehicle transport provider, has announced the expansion of its long-distance transport solutions, strengthening its Alabama to New York car shipping services.Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

Warmer weather sticks around ahead of a strong cold front to start the weekend

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Temperatures soar 10-15 degrees above average this week, ahead of a strong cold front sweeps across Central Alabama Friday. Weather forecast brings rain Fri.Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

ACIPCO’s $790M+ project expected to create 80 high-paying jobs

(Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) The American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) has solicited a jobs grant from the Jefferson County Commission, according to the agenda for the Thursday, Jan. 8 meeting. The project on which ACIPCO is seeking help from the county would: replace existing furnaces with greener induction furnaces create a new lining and coating facility add new casting machines establish a new employee center The estimated capital inve…Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

‘My Strange Addiction’ features a man obsessed with his bodybuilding image during season 7 premiere

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During the season seven premiere episode of "My Strange Addiction" those tuning in for the show’s return will be introduced to a man named Craig whose obsession with bodybuilding is slowly harming his body.Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

Booth scores 33, Samford beats Western Carolina 82-77

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jadin Booth scored 33 points as Samford beat Western Carolina 82-77 on Wednesday.Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham See the Story

NABJ Career Center: Local Sales Manager

, NO STATE Hearst Television Inc WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham Alabama, has a position open for a dynamic Local Sales Manager. We are looking for a sales leader who creates a positive culture for success through leadership, clear direction, teaching, motivating, and evaluating the sales efforts of our local team. You will lead the local team in exceeding budgets on multiple platforms and mentor a team of motivated sellers. You will coac…Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article