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
'Godzilla vs. Kong' Star Kaylee Hottle: Driver in Fatal Crash Not Impaired By Drugs
There were no drugs or alcohol involved in the deadly car crash that killed "Godzilla vs. Kong" actress Kaylee Hottle ... at least as far as the driver is concerned. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the 19-year-old...
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Natalie Harp Reportedly Prompted Trump's White House Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico
It was all Natalie Harp's fault that 3 major news organizations got banned from the White House ... after she reportedly showed President Trump clips of TV hosts ripping him. Natalie put the final nail in the coffin for CNN, MS NOW a...
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Influencer Frankie LaPenna Gets Butt Kicked By Terminator-like Robot In Boxing Match
The debate over whether robots will eventually take over humanity was put to the test over the weekend ... with an influencer going toe-to-toe with a Terminator-like robot during a boxing match ... it's all on video, and it's not loo...
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The Building Chose Him: Inside Chateau Bevvy, Bessemer's New Black-Owned Winery
By Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times What's old is becoming new again in downtown Bessemer. As work to restore the historic Lincoln Theatre continues, another long vacant building is now bustling with new life as Chateau Bevvy Winery prepares to open its doors on September 26 as the first and only Black-owned urba...
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Understanding Alopecia: Local Dermatologist Shares What to Watch For, Explains Different Types
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times A diagnosis of alopecia only tells part of the story. "Alopecia is an umbrella term. It's very nonspecific. It just means hair loss," said Dr. Amena Alkeswani of Hoover's Olive Branch Dermatology. "It could be many, many, many other causes of hair loss t...
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Comedian and Actor Lil Duval Brings His Multi-City 'Camp Duval' Tour to Birmingham
Special to the Times Comedian, actor and producer Lil Duval is taking his talents behind the camera and taking control of how his next project reaches audiences. Building on the momentum of his acting career, Duval is stepping into a new lane as executive producer and star of the horror-comedy, "Camp Duval: Ain't ...
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UAB's Henry Panion III to Conduct, Arrange for Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life' 50th Anniversary Tour
By Shannon Thomason | UAB News Stevie Wonder and Henry Panion III, Ph.D., on stage during a concert at Madison Square Garden.Producer, composer, arranger and conductor Henry Panion III, Ph.D., will join music legend Stevie Wonder for an international tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wonder's landmark album, &q...
Sep 19, 2026
Forged in Iron, Built by Hand: Panel Discussion on Black Labor and Birmingham
birminghamal.gov Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm and join us for an inspiring panel discussion, Forged in Iron, Built by Hand. This event will dive deep into the history of Black labor and its pivotal role in the making of Birmingham, offering insights into the struggles, triumphs, and legacy tha...
Sep 19, 2026
