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
Video shows water pouring over a cliff at Zion National Park in Utah
Wild video shows how heavy rain triggered flash flooding at Zion National Park in Utah, sending mud, rocks and debris onto a roadway.
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NYPD Fatally Shoots Woman After Alleged Times Square Stabbing Rampage
The NYPD fatally shot a woman after authorities say she stabbed two people in a terrifying rampage through New York City's busy Times Square before turning a knife on responding officers. Authorities say the chaos unfolded when the 4...
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DEA moves to ban kratom-related compounds sold in consumer products
Three potent compounds are now Schedule I substances. Here's what that means
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City Unveils Five-Year Plan to Reduce Gun Violence by 10 Percent Annually
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times The City of Birmingham's Office of Community Safety Initiatives (CSI) and Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced on Monday a five-year plan designed to reduce gun violence, improve community safety, and disrupt cycles of violence. The Birmingham Violence Reduction Strategic P...
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Birmingham's Pynk Beard to Perform Live on NBC's 'America's Got Talent' Tuesday Night
The Birmingham Times Birmingham singer-songwriter Pynk Beard (also known as Sebastian Kole) will be performing in the "America's Got Talent" live shows on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. CST on NBC. Pynk Beard wowed the AGT judges with his audition, landing himself a spot in the AGT quarterfinals. After years of writing s...
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$4.19M Project Brings Upgrades to Some Birmingham City Schools Athletic Courts
By Emily Cundiff | ABC 33/40 Birmingham is investing $4.19 million in new and upgraded athletic courts at city schools, a project officials say is meant to create more opportunities for students to be active, learn sports fundamentals and spend time outdoors. The Birmingham City Council approved two items Tuesday tied ...
Aug 31, 2026
Small Kids, Big Germs: UAB Doctors Offer Tips to Keep Children in Daycare Healthy
By Angel Pine and Mirella Bitas | UAB News As children head back to daycare this school year, many parents are preparing for an inevitable part of the experience: runny noses, coughs and stomach bugs. Frequent illnesses can be frustrating, yet they are a normal part of childhood and help strengthen a child's developing...
Aug 31, 2026
Alabama State University Emerges Victorious Against Southern University in Inaugural Birmingham Football Classic
Alabama State University The Alabama State University football team met the Southern Jaguars in the first-ever Birmingham Football Classic on Saturday afternoon, with the Hornets claiming a 30-17 season-opening victory in a neutral-site, non-conference meeting at Legion Field between the two Southwest Athletic Conferen...
Aug 31, 2026
