Latest Birmingham News
British poet and self-professed 'anarchist' Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65
LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65. Zephaniah died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, his family said in a statement on Instagram. ...
North Carolina A&T Aggies and the Alabama State Hornets square off
Alabama State Hornets (1-4) vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies (0-4) Birmingham, Alabama; Friday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The North Carolina A&T Aggies square off against the Alabama State Hornets in Birmingham, Alabama. N.C. A&T went 13-19...
Campbell's 17 help Samford knock off Alabama State 99-67
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jaden Campbell had 17 points in Samford's 99-67 victory against Alabama State on Wednesday night. Campbell was 6 of 7 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (3-2). Achor Achor scored 13 points, going 4...
N.C. A&T takes on Merrimack in Birmingham, Alabama
Merrimack Warriors (2-2) vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies (0-3) Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -6; over/under is 136 BOTTOM LINE: The North Carolina A&T Aggies take on the Merrimack Warriors in...
Hibbett: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hibbett, Inc. (HIBB) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $25.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of $2.05. The results beat Wall Street...
N.C. A&T squares off against Merrimack in Birmingham, Alabama
Merrimack Warriors (2-2) vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies (0-3) Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The North Carolina A&T Aggies play the Merrimack Warriors in Birmingham, Alabama. N.C. A&T went 13-19 overall with a 5-8...
ProAssurance: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — ProAssurance Corp. (PRA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $49.4 million in its third quarter. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had a loss of 95 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 7 cents per...
Birmingham-Southern College leader confident school can complete academic year despite money woes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Officials at Birmingham-Southern College say options are firming up to keep the 167-year-old private, liberal arts institution open at least for the rest of the school year after a hoped-for $30 million bridge loan from the state fell through. The school's...
Leroy Stover, Birmingham's first Black police officer, dies at 90
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The City of Birmingham's first Black police officer, Leroy Stover, has died. He was 90. Birmingham Police on Friday posted about Stover's death on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Today, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of former...
Encompass Health: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Encompass Health Corp. (EHC) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $85.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 84 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...
