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
Court documents reveal details of Sumiton shooting death
A Sumiton man accused of murder was granted bond after court documents detailed a fatal altercation outside a Walmart and nearby restaurant.
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Who is the new judge assigned to Alex Murdaugh's double murder case?
A longtime South Carolina judge will now handle every proceeding tied to Alex Murdaugh's double murder case, including any retrial.
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Foot Fetish Company Owner Jason Khan Charged with Sex Trafficking Offenses
Jason Khan, who ran the foot fetish site FootPadNYC.com, has been indicted on sex trafficking charges for allegedly luring and raping aspiring foot models, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday. According to the indictment, Kha...
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Birmingham City Council Votes 6-3 to Pass New Regulations for Data Centers
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times The Birmingham City Council approved a comprehensive zoning ordinance on Tuesday to establish 20 protective conditions for hyperscale data centers. The guidelines will apply to any future data center projects or expansions. While city leaders say the ordinance positions B...
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Thousands Celebrate Traditions at Annual Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival in Bessemer
Story and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times Thousands of visitors filled DeBardeleben Park on Saturday for the 13th annual Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival, transforming downtown Bessemer into a vibrant showcase of Caribbean culture, music, food, and tradition. The annual event, organi...
Jun 09, 2026
Miles College Scholar Trinity Collier Selected for Geospatial Intelligence Program
By Dr. Jarralynne Agee | Miles College Miles College psychology major, Trinity Collier, a NSF-funded UJIMA Collective research scholar, earned a coveted spot in the nationally competitive Geospatial Intelligence Program. Hosted by Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri, the highly competitive program brin...
Jun 09, 2026
Birmingham City Council Votes to Extend Service Agreement with Toolbank USA
Birmingham City Council The Birmingham City Council last week voted to amend an agreement with Toolbank USA to extend the services until September 30. "I want to express my continued excitement about this program and how we've seen it grow over the years," Council President Wardine Alexander said. "A lot...
Jun 09, 2026
Birmingham City Schools to Bring Hundreds of Educators Together for Districtwide AI Professional Development Day
Birmingham City Schools Hundreds of Birmingham City Schools educators will come together on Monday, June 8, for a districtwide professional development day focused on preparing teachers to use artificial intelligence safely, ethically and effectively in classrooms across the district. The event, themed "Nurture. G...
Jun 08, 2026
