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Elmer the Mastodon’s Big Move and Other Local Headlines

June 16, 2026

A giant relic of the Ice Age, nicknamed Elmer by students at Oakland Community College, will leave its old home in Levinson Hall for a new exhibit at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The move starts next week and will involve carefully disassembling the 10‑foot skeleton, shipping it to Bloomfield

sports

Remembering Four Sports Writing Legends

June 16, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c

sports

Spring Sports Stars Get Their Big Moment

June 16, 2026

The Detroit High School Sports Awards, backed by Gift of Life Michigan and other local sponsors, will spotlight the top athletes for the 2025‑26 spring season on June 24 at Motor City Casino Hotel. The live ceremony will also honor the fall and winter nominees, whose lists are already available onli

business

Bank Battle Ends: New Bank Wins Court Case Against Competitor

June 15, 2026

A recent court decision lifted a legal hurdle for a newly formed bank that had bought a small Louisiana lender. The judge ruled against the larger bank’s attempt to stop its former executives from hiring staff from the competitor. The ruling gives the new bank a temporary boost as it builds its team

sports

Prince Harry’s Sports Power Move

June 11, 2026

Prince Harry is on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in sports. He joins famous names like LeBron James and Lionel Messi for his work with the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a competition that lets wounded or ill service members compete in sports. Harry says sport

sports

Knoxville Wins Series with Rojas Power

June 8, 2026

The Knoxville Smokies finished a four‑game stretch against the Birmingham Barons with a 7‑4 victory that secured them the series. A solid outing from starter Brooks Caple, who went five innings, helped keep the Barons at bay. Jefferson Rojas and Owen Ayers each had multi‑hit games, contributing four

education

How AI is helping Birmingham students learn about history and improve writing skills

June 3, 2026

Birmingham’s middle school students are getting a unique lesson in both history and technology. Using an AI tool called Lumi Story AI, they’ve been researching the 1963 Children’s Crusade—a key moment in the civil rights movement—and turning their findings into graphic novels. The project is part of

health

NaphCare’s Alabama Deal Sparks Nationwide Scrutiny

June 1, 2026

NaphCare, a Birmingham‑based health firm, landed a $500 million Alabama prison contract after the state cut ties with YesCare over financial woes. The new deal follows a series of complaints in other states. New York banned the company for five years, citing unpaid wages and fatal incidents at a pr

crime

Big gatherings, big changes: safer alumni events in Birmingham

May 22, 2026

Every summer, Birmingham schools buzz with alumni events, bringing together former students to catch up and celebrate. But some of these gatherings have turned dangerous, with shootings happening near schools and parks where events take place. Last year saw a serious injury when a woman was caught i

education

Alabama Schools Turn the Tide on Reading and Math

May 14, 2026

In recent years, some U. S. districts have flipped the script on learning gains, especially in Alabama and a few other states. Rather than following the usual story of slow improvement, these districts have seen real jumps in reading and math scores. The shift began with a clear focus on phoni