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
JD Vance becomes first sitting vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a newborn
JD Vance becomes the first sitting vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a newborn. Here's what we know about their baby boy.
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Birmingham Songwriter and Country Artist, Pynk Beard, to Perform on NBC's 'America's Got Talent'
The Birmingham Times Birmingham's own Sebastian "Pynk Beard" Kole will make his national television debut on Tuesday, July 21, on the popular NBC show America's Got Talent. After spending years behind the scenes writing hits for other artists, Kole ventured into country music - a long-time passion of his - un...
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Tuscaloosa police ask for help to find missing woman
Cassandra Allen was last seen at her home on 48th Street East this morning, and authorities believe she may be in a black Nissan Altima.
Jul 19, 2026
Birmingham Songwriter and Country Artist, Pynk Beard, to Perform on NBC's 'America's Got Talent'
The Birmingham Times Birmingham's own Sebastian "Pynk Beard" Kole will make his national television debut on Tuesday, July 21, on the popular NBC show America's Got Talent. After spending years behind the scenes writing hits for other artists, Kole ventured into country music - a long-time passion of his - un...
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You Had Me At Hello: The Love Story of Lillian and Dick Gregory
The Birmingham Times Comedian and activist Dick Gregory was known by many not just for his comedy career spanning four decades but also for his work in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Dick Gregory marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks and many others...
Jul 19, 2026
Families Reminded to Stock Up on School Supplies During Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
alabama.gov MONTGOMERY - Alabamians are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming school year during the state's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, when certain school supplies and related items are free of state sales tax through Sunday, July 19. "Quality education is essential to continuing the historic momen...
Jul 18, 2026
With School Just Weeks Away, Nearly 10,000 Birmingham Students Remain Unregistered
By Michaela Yielding | [email protected] With the first day of class only three weeks away, Birmingham City Schools is urging families to complete student registration now to avoid long lines on the first day. Nearly 10,000 students have not completed the registration process for the upcoming school year. The online reg...
Jul 18, 2026
From Line Dancing to Yoga and Chair Aerobics, Ways to Stay Active at BPL
By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library North Birmingham Regional Library is just one of many Birmingham Public Library locations helping residents improve their health through free fitness and wellness programs. Among the opportunities available are: Slide City Chair Aerobics Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, ...
Jul 18, 2026
