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Surprise visit reunites B. B. Comer student with older brother after one-year deployment
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (120+ words) WBMA A heartfelt moment at B Comer Elementary School is resonating with the community after a student was surprised by a special visitor The visit, which took place on campus, was kept as a surprise School officials described the moment…...
PHOTOS: First Lady and Queen Camilla's AI journey through US-UK history with students
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (423+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " During King Charles III's first visit to the White House, First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla spent part of Tuesday afternoon with America's schoolchildren. The Queen joined the first lady in a scheduled visit to the White…...
Jill of All Trades Event: Wallace State | Talk of Alabama | 4. 28. 2026
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (44+ words) WBMA Wallace State Community College is hosting a workforce development experience for teens in grades 9-12. For more information about Wallace State's Jill of All Trades event, visit wallacestate. edu...
UA proposes new School of Data Science to meet growing AI workforce demand
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (26+ words) WBMA UA proposes new School of Data Science to meet growing AI workforce demand...
Furnace Chicken Fest | Talk of Alabama | 4. 28. 2026
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (43+ words) WBMA First Lady and Her Majesty Queen Consort of the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland host event for students. For more information about the 2nd Annual Furnace Chicken Festival visit furnacechickenfest. com...
Bibb County superintendent candidates Lightsey and Cotner outline plans ahead of primary
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1236+ words) BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) " In the coming primary election for Bibb County, there will be two candidates running for superintendent: Lane Lightsey and Kevin Cotner. Both are Republican candidates, meaning the winner of the May 19 primary election will run uncontested…...
Piedmont Elementary dismisses early to honor student at funeral services
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (108+ words) Piedmont Elementary School is adjusting its schedule Monday so students and staff can come together to honor one of their own. The school announced an early dismissal on April 27, 2026, allowing teachers, staff, and students to attend the visitation and funeral…...
'AI won't take your job': Free Birmingham workshops aim to keep workers competitive
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (362+ words) Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people work, learn, and compete for jobs'but many 'people still don't know how to use it. "AI won't take your job, but someone who uses AI will take your job," said Inayah Bashir Architect, AI…...
Hoover City Schools Employee Arrested on Obscene Material Charges
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (128+ words) HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) " A Hoover City Schools employee has been arrested for two counts of Dissemination of Obscene Material related to an ongoing Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigation. Darrell W. Alldredge, 51, was placed on administrative leave after the district…...
Birmingham launches workforce initiative aimed at removing barriers to employment
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (345+ words) City leaders announced the workforce component of "Reinvest Birmingham" on Thursday, a program funded by more than $20 million from the U. S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. Officials say the program targets adults ages 24 to 54, particularly those not currently in the…...