December 2024 – Page 7

OBITUARIES 12/25 -12/31/2024

December 23, 2024 Bouldin 0

TRAGIC DEATHS Alabama mother indicted in traffic crash death of kindergartner daughter who was unrestrained Child shot in head in mass shooting at Alabama bonfire ‘is a beacon of light’ ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Rita […]

Alabama mother indicted in traffic crash death of kindergartner daughter who was unrestrained

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson The mother of Blount County girl killed in an April traffic crash has been indicted in her daughter’s death. A grand jury this week issued the criminally negligent homicide indictment against 35-year-old Karley […]

Child shot in head in mass shooting at Alabama bonfire ‘is a beacon of light’

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Patrick Darrington A GoFundMe was created Thursday to help with medical expenses for a child critically injured during a bonfire shooting in south Alabama two weeks ago. On Dec. 6 a mass shooting occurred at a bonfire in […]

7 places to go ice skating in Alabama this holiday season

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Amber Sutton Who doesn’t love a little ice skating during the holiday season? While our state might be known for its higher-than-we’d-like temperatures, even during the winter months, that doesn’t mean you have to miss […]

Birmingham Catholic bishop dismissed abuse allegation later found credible, Michigan AG says

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Hannah Denham In his previous role in Michigan, Birmingham’s Catholic bishop once ruled a sexual abuse allegation against a priest was “unsubstantiated” — a case that was later found to be credible and that the […]

10 great reasons to visit the Birmingham Zoo in winter (and most of them are wild)

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mary Colurso When temperatures drop in Alabama, a visit to the Birmingham Zoo might not be the first item on your to-do list. But if kids or teens are home in the winter, and you’re looking for […]

Alabama’s favorite Christmas cookie contains this popular treat

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Shauna Stuart Wondering what Alabama’s most popular Christmas cookie is this holiday season? Here’s a hint- the treat must have pieces of a famous All-American chocolate sandwich cookie. The top trending cookie in Alabama for […]

From Ancient Tombs to Late-Night Jokes: The Tumultuous Tale of Fruitcake’s Fall and Revival

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: Tribune Media News) In December 1989, Johnny Carson lifted a small box on “The Tonight Show” and quipped, “What do you think this weighs? About two pounds.” The box contained a […]

Is Chronic Kidney Disease Reversible?

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

by Ty McDuffey Around 37 million US adults suffer from kidney disease today, accounting for approximately 15% of adults in the US. Are you one of those 38 million people wondering whether you can reverse kidney illnesses? CKD, […]

Popular brand of potato chips recalled for potential undeclared allergen

December 22, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Shauna Stuart Frito-Lay has voluntarily recalled some bags of its Lay’s Classic potato chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The Texas-based food manufacturer announced in a statement that it has issued a recall of a limited […]