Derek Chauvin’s Mother Addressed The Court Before His Sentencing And Told The Court He Was Innocent, Not Racist & “A Good Man”
Roommates, just minutes before he was eventually sentenced to 22 ½ years in prison for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin’s mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, spoke directly to the judge and pleaded for leniency in his sentencing. At one point during her written statement, she referred to Derek Chau...
Jun 25, 2021
George Floyd's Brother, Terrence Floyd Addresses Derek Chauvin In Court
The day that many people have been anticipating has arrived, and before Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill could give Derek Chavin his sentence. The family members of George Floyd spoke before the court to offer their statements before learning how long Chauvin would be in prison. One of the three members to speak befo...
Jun 25, 2021
'Bachelorette's Devin Strader, Sam M. Beefing Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Fallout
Devin Strader is clapping back at his foe Sam McKinney ... after Sam took a dig at him while cracking up at the news of Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season getting canned. ICYMI, Sam hopped on Instagram Thursday and said he f...
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Reality TV personality Joseph Duggar, wife Kendra each facing new charges
Joseph Duggar is facing new charges in Arkansas after waiving extradition to Florida on an unrelated charge.
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Iran says nuclear facility hit in airstrike as war enters fourth week
Natanz, Iran's main enrichment site, was hit in the first week of the war and several buildings appeared damaged, according to satellite images.
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South Hampton K-8 Students Among Top 10 Finalists for Samsung's 'Solve for Tomorrow' Competition
The Birmingham Times Students at South Hampton K-8 School have placed among the top 10 national finalists for Samsung's 2025-2026 "Solve for Tomorrow" competition. Samsung's "Solve for Tomorrow" competition gives students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to work together and explore how science, techn...
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Sloss Furnace Now Open on Sundays: A New Way to Visit Birmingham's Famed Landmark
Compiled From Online Sources Good news for weekend wanderers: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is now open from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For the first time, you can fold Sloss into a slower, more relaxed Birmingham weekend, no weekday planning required. It's a small change, but it makes a big difference. Slo...
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Author Nicole Sade' Daniel Turns Reflection Into Purpose with New Book
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Long before she became an author, award-winning journalist and lifestyle blogger, Nicole Sade' Daniel was a girl sitting on the floor flipping through magazines. Like many girls her age, she loved the glossy posters tucked inside the pages. But what fascinated her most wasn't what en...
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By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!! "CELEBRATE THE SHEROS IN YOUR LIFE!!!" TODAY, MARCH 19... **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **WOMEN BUILDING CREATIVE FUTURES WORKSHOP, 3:30 p.m. at Create Birmingham. **JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. ...
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