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
Alabama special primary election: What voters need to know before polls open
Alabama voters head to the polls Tuesday using the state's previous congressional map after a Supreme Court ruling put it back in place. See who can vote, where to go and why low turnout could give every ballot more weight.
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Helena officials propose six-month pause on certain new businesses
Helena city officials are considering a six-month pause on specific new businesses and expansions to review zoning ordinances.
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Did anyone win the $905 million Powerball jackpot?
Here are the numbers for the Aug. 10 Powerball drawing
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Holy Family Cristo Rey High School Makes Monumental Name Change Ahead of Expansion
By Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times What was once known as Holy Family Cristo Rey High School will now be known as Cristo Rey Birmingham, marking significant progress in reaching students from over 33 Zip codes in Birmingham. For Cristo Rey, this change wasn't a new idea; in fact, the new name has [...]
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Birmingham Launches Public Safety-Themed Academy to Connect Residents with Departments that Keep Communities Safe
birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham is giving residents a direct line to the city departments and public safety professionals they rely on in moments of concern, emergency, and conflict through a new special edition of the City's Academy of Civic Engagement, known as ACE. Since its launch in 2019, ACE has empowered...
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Solid As a Rock: The Musical Marriage of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
The Birmingham Times Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson were a solid duo long before the pair married in 1974. Lovers of soul music know the couple best as Ashford & Simpson, the songwriting, production and recording duo behind some of the biggest hits of the 1970s and 1980s. Ashford was born in Fairfield, South ...
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Rep. Sewell Releases New Report Detailing the Affordability Crisis Facing Alabama's 7th Congressional District
sewell.house.gov U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) last week released a new report examining the growing affordability crisis facing families across Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The report details how President Donald Trump's economic policies and congressional Republicans' legislative agenda have driven up the c...
Aug 10, 2026
Back to School Institute Welcomes Teachers, Administrators, and Staff Members Ahead of First Day Tomorrow (PHOTOS)
Compiled From Online Reports Birmingham City Schools welcomed hundreds of teachers, administrators, and staff members back for the upcoming school year Friday during its annual Back to School Institute. As educators prepare to welcome students back tomorrow morning, district leaders celebrated significant academic and ...
Aug 10, 2026
