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
12-year-old spreads awareness on stem donation after receiving gift of life
After years of searching for solutions, the 12-year-old's doctors were able to find a cure by a stem therapy and bone marrow transplant.
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Gary Owens Explains How His Divorce Affected His Relationship With His Adult Children (VIDEO)
Gary Owens didn’t hold back while recently discussing his private family matters! In a sit-down with Shannon Sharpe, the comedian revealed that his relationship with his adult children has been strained for the last three years. He admits that things soured during his divorce from his wife of nearly 20 years, Ken...
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Social Media Reacts To Trending Video Of Hunxho Singing To Keyshia Cole Following Their Recent Drama With Gloss Up (WATCH)
Social media users are reacting to a trending video of Hunxho singing to Keyshia Cole following their recent drama with rapper Gloss Up. RELATED: Whew! Keyshia Cole Seemingly Deactivates Social Media After THIS Female Rapper Shared Cozy Photos With Hunxho Hunxho Shows His Love For Keyshia Cole On Wednesday, May 8, 9Mag...
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Birmingham Group Works to Free Women From Jail; Reunite Families for Mother's Day
By Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com This is another installment in Birmingham Times/AL.com/CBS42 joint series “Beyond the Violence: what can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide rate.” Sign up for the newsletter here. Many parents charged with crimes sit behind bars for months, even years, ...
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Business Owner L'Tryce Slade Reflects on IVF Journey, Finding a Balance in Motherhood
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times After building a successful Alabama construction company, earning a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and being honored by more than a dozen local and national organizations, Birmingham business owner L’Tryce Slade considers...
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Birmingham Mother, Daughter Embrace the Sweet Life Together
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Evelyn Sherard and daughter Kenya Pickens are having fun inside Velvet Kake LLC, owned by Pickens, at 2466 Old Springville Road in Clay, Alabama. As Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 12—approaches, the two pose for a photoshoot and talk about a range of treats the shop offer...
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Bill Allowing Cameras to Help Curtail Exhibition Driving in Birmingham Headed to Governor
The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said late Wednesday that passage of HB 474 to allow cameras to help law enforcement address dangerous exhibition driving will “make a major impact.” The bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for approval. “Birmingham’s response to il...
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DeWayne Bailey's Mission to Help Alabama's Rural and Public Hospitals
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Don’t ask DeWayne Bailey what it’s like to be named one of Birmingham’s 40 under 40, an honor bestowed by The Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) this year on up-and-coming local professionals who have distinguished themselves in the metro area. Bailey, along with 39 ...
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