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Birmingham's two-term Mayor Randall Woodfin is set to confront eight contenders in the mayoral election scheduled for August 26, along with candidates for both the City Council and Birmingham Board of Education. Polls will be operational from 7 a.m....
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By Jordyn Davis | For The Birmingham Times
A multitude of cameras capture the elegance of beauty pageant contestants as they gracefully navigate the aisle, adorned in exquisite attire and flawless makeup. Among them stands Jayla Duncan, Miss Samford...
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Retired Jefferson County Judge Carole Smitherman has been appointed as the Dean of Miles Law School, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career. This esteemed role reflects her dedication to legal education and her commitment to foster...
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(Photos: YouTube\Video Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons) - Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the former chief aide to the embattled Mayor Eric Adams, is set to face new allegations on Thursday from the Manhattan District Attorney's office, as confirmed by her attorn...
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FROGANG IN UGANDA—Nyla Alton, Samaudi Archibald, and Kelli Shakur hold a sign alongside Dr. Jamil Bey, Clara Kitongo, Kenzie Hawkins, Done Royster, and Auvai Archibald. Occasionally, the universe orchestrates interactions that yield delightful surpri...
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The MAGA movement is now engaged in a self-destructive spiral, ignited by a name avoided in Trump’s circle—Jeffrey Epstein. For years, President Trump and his supporters advanced their agenda through conspiracy theories involving shadowy elites, pedo...
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For generations, Black Americans have sought homeownership as a personal triumph and a means of empowerment—an avenue to reclaim agency, develop a legacy, and establish roots in a nation that has often attempted to displace them. Yet as we approach 2...
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What a remarkable transformation. In 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a grim preseason with a 0-3 record, marking the onset of Arthur Smith's coaching era following his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons. As Offensive Coordinator, Smith frequently op...
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Naomi London, Saint Lucia's fastest teenage female sprinter, has officially become a brand ambassador for the nation's leading financial institution, Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL). The double CARIFTA medallist, who holds two national records, was announ...
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Saint Lucia demonstrated strong performance at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Girls’ Challenge held in Trinidad & Tobago, securing victories in two of their four matches. Forward Kayla Polius emerged as a standout player, achieving three c...
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(Photos: YouTube Screenshots) - Is Uganda striking a deal with the Trump Administration to accept undocumented deportees, as reported by outlets like CBS News? Uganda has refuted these claims. In an interview with Reuters, Henry Oryem Okello, the cou...
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Saint Lucia wrapped up their Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III journey with a 2-1 win against Panama on Monday, followed by a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay on Tuesday. This segment of the premier women’s tennis tournament is taking place in Santa Tecla...
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James Gant, a distinguished graduate of the historically Black Florida A&M University, made history as the inaugural African American dean of the College of Education at Florida State University. This remarkable achievement exemplifies the stride...
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In this month’s New Pittsburgh Courier, Dr. Beth Hoffman, an assistant professor at Pitt, explores the themes of grief and coping, especially highlighting the impact online communities have in aiding individuals during their initial mourning phases a...