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Archive for August, 2017

The Birmingham channel: Parks and recreation

Monday, August 21st, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Autism Society of Alabama executive director Melanie Jones welcomes guests to Saturday’s 20th annual Autism Shines Gala at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. From Zeekee.

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Drone footage of Birmingham Boulders in the Oxmoor neighborhood. From Vertical Solutions.

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Testimonial by Netta R. Jones for downtown law firm Morris Bart (our vertical video of the week). From Morris Bart LLC.

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Checking out the engine at night. From Deric McGuffie.

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Twelve hours of footage of the First U.S. Bank building on U.S. 280 near Whole Foods. From Graham and Company.

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Rock band Interstellar Boys performs “Roam” in July at WorkPlay in Lakeview (our other vertical video of the week). From Gram Noden.

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We Buy Houses talks with a seller (our other other vertical video of the week). From Jason LeSueur.

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Patient Lee Wilkerson discusses receiving the O-shot, a k a the orgasm shot, at Vitalogy Wellness Center in Homewood. From Vitalogy Wellness Center.

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Trains in Bessemer. From Birmingham Rail Productions.

Trains in Irondale. From Carson Bean.

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Birmingham barbershop quartet Silver Lining performs the National Anthem in July at Regions Field (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Dennis R. Jones.

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At the 22nd annual Back to School RESPECT Rally in July at Kelly Ingram Park. From the Vault.

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Exploring Kelly Ingram Park downtown. From SquirmyFeet Explores.

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UAB senior player Shaq Jones on the team’s special bond with the community. From SB Nation Radio Brian Schaible.

Talking with UAB football coach Bill Clark. From SB Nation Radio Brian Schaible.

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A look at the Birmingham Alive Family Fun Day in July at Legion Field. From Arkadia Films.

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Atlanta rock band Pylon Reenactment Society performs “Beep” in July at Saturn in Avondale. From Christopher Hill.

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Atlanta singer Puddles Pity Party, a k a Mike Geier, performs in July at Iron City on Southside (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From Hollie McDonald.

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The Male Chorus performs “Fix It Jesus” in July at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

Gabriel’s Horns Ensemble performs “Jesus Is Love” in July at Ephesus. From Be Encouraged.

The Young Adult Choir performs “Don’t Cry” in July at Ephesus. From Be Encouraged.

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Riding the train around the Birmingham Zoo. From Jaguar TV Guatemala Santa Eulalia.

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Promo for the Ronald McDonald House of Alabama $5,000 fund-raiser for a new playground. From Planet Fundraiser.

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Miami rapper Nino Brown on Westside droppin’ knowledge (our other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Nino Brown.

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Pinson ministry Extended Hands Alliance holds a morning church service in July at Linn Park downtown (our other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Angetodac.

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StartupBus visits Innovation Depot downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Candidates Michael “Mickey” Millsap and Angela Scoggins-Watson participate in July’s District 5 school board debate at First United Methodist Church downtown. From Birmingham Alabama.

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Hanging out in Birmingham, visiting Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Railroad Park downtown and Dreamland Bar-B-Que on Southside. From Peter Khamphouvong.

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Drone footage of sunset downtown. From BM Media.

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Waiting on the Amtrak at the downtown train station. From Amtrak Fan219.

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Nashville country band Farewell Angelina performs “Radioactive” in June at the Lyric Theatre downtown. From Farewell Angelina.

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Highlight reel from the 2016 youth football season. From Yung Playa Entertainment.

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Birmingham’s Keon Barnum smacks an RBI single against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos earlier this month at Regions Field. From Minor League Baseball.

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What Anna loves about Birmingham. From Anna Gleason.

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Special 360-degree views of Vulcan Park, Regions Field, Sloss Furnaces, Kelly Ingram Park and the Pizitz Food Hall. From Southern Living.

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A look at the Kids and Jobs program by the Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services and nonprofit organization Navigate Affordable Housing Partners. From Navigate Affordable Housing Partners.

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Temple vs. Alabama in 1991 at Legion Field. From Alabama Historian.

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Memphis rappers Young Dolph and Key Glock in Birmingham (our final vertical video of the week). From I Got the Dirt.

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Montgomery rapper Trick Elmoe performs at Side Effects in Smithfield. From TrillionGangTV.

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A recent episode of “Black America” titled “The Conscience of America: Birmingham’s Fight for Civil Rights,” with host Carol Jenkins, niece of Birmingham business leader A.G. Gaston. From Cunytv75.

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Drone footage of Southside and the Birmingham area. From Seacrest_FPV.

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Promo for the Live2Lead conference in October at Regions Field. From Richard Mobley | Seven Four.

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Driving in Pelham on U.S. 31 south. From los Reyes De la Rima Spdr.

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Highlights from July’s Motion X church student conference at Legacy Arena downtown. From Jayme Robinson.

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Texas Travelers pitcher Elizabeth Schaefer hits a walk-off double against the Birmingham Thunderbolts to move Texas into the semi-finals of the 2017 USA Softball National Championships in July in Dallas. From Texas Travelers Softball.

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Gospel quartet the Pilgrim Jubilees performs “Rich Man, Poor Man” at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Coy Cuff.

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A quick look at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. From Quikthinking Software.

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letters in a time of unrest

Monday, August 21st, 2017

He sent handwritten
missives to his beloved
while fighting back tears.

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#sundayread for August 20, 2017

Sunday, August 20th, 2017

 

reading Quofum

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molecular attraction

Sunday, August 20th, 2017

Oxygen had a
three-way with some hydrogen
and made a big splash.

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newton’s lol

Saturday, August 19th, 2017

Quietly the kids
texted absurd nicknames for
the science teacher.

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floral camouflage

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Snapdragons lined the
forest floor, giving cover
to the wee creatures.

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expressway to far away

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

The highway will be
rebuilt, but without all those
cumbersome exits.

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but what about

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

Stop defending the
evil forces. Start taking
care of each other.

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Vote 2017: Alabama special primary election results

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

Election results from today’s special primary for U.S. Senate in Alabama …

Vote 2017More election coverage in our Vote 2017 special report.

(Updating throughout the evening.)

If needed, the runoff takes place Sept. 26.

Voter turnout statewide was 18 percent; in Jefferson County, 17 percent; in Shelby County, 21 percent. Compare that to the March 2016 primary — the most recent one with a Senate race — to 41 percent statewide, 43 percent in Jefferson County and 50 percent in Shelby County.

Results for Jefferson County and Shelby County.

Democrats

Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue

Republicans

Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue

*Dropped out.

Tweets

This just in on Twitter …

Facebook

Visit the Birmingham, Ala., page on Facebook.

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More Vote 2017 coverage.

Vote 2017: Who will succeed Sen. Sessions?

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

Voter registration - Alabama Theatre

Photo: Shannon McGee (CC)

President Trump picked Jeff Sessions to lead the Department of Justice earlier this year. Then-Gov. Bentley picked Alabama attorney general Luther Strange to fill his Senate seat until someone called a special election.

Vote 2017We dumped Bentley, and successor Gov. Kay Ivey put this election on the calendar.

Which leads us to today’s special primary.

A mere 16 men and one woman vie for the party nominations. This will be the first primary in which no party crossover voting is allowed between the primary and possible runoff on Sept. 26.

The polls are open: Voting takes place till 7 p.m. for this one race.

Q: Where do I vote?

A: Call Jefferson County: (205) 325-5550, Jefferson County (Bessemer only): (205) 481-4105, Shelby County: (205) 669-3913.

Or Search Your Polling Place on AlabamaVotes.gov.

Wade on Birmingham:
election results tonight

Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:

  • Notify a poll worker immediately.
  • Call the state attorney general at 1-800-831-8814 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday or fill out this online form.
  • Call the secretary of state at 1-800-274-VOTE (8683) or visit StopVoterFraudNow.com.
  • And tell the probate court for Jefferson County (205-325-5203) or Shelby County (205-669-3713).
  • E-mail us at Vote2017[at]wadeonbirmingham.com.

Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?

A: Here they are …

Democrat Republican
2017 Democrat senator sample ballot 2017 Republican senator sample ballot

Note: Dom Gentile and Brian McGee dropped out of the race after ballots had been printed.

Let us know where and when you voted, and how many votes were cast before yours.

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fighting the nazis

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

Yell at them. Insult
them. Spit on them. Drive them off.
Punch them in the nose.

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The Birmingham channel: Kickin’ it

Monday, August 14th, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

Birmingham Hammers at Chattanooga Football Club in July. From Chattanooga Football Club.

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Train. From Ritu J.

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Rapper David Banner in July at the Shoe Clinic in Five Points South. From AllGODbuddy.

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The Prblms performs “Clearview” and “Lane Switch” at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From The Prblms.

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Chatting at T-Bones restaurant in Five Points South. From Fill in the Pieces.

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Praise break at the 98th International Holy Convocation at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown (our vertical video of the week). From James K. Jefferson.

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Birmingham’s Black Jacket Symphony performs “And Your Bird Can Sing” in 2014 at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Treser62.

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Pelham’s Southern Knights Drum and Bugle Corps performs at July’s Drum Corps International competition at Samford’s Seibert Stadium. From Chris Deal.

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A visit to Reed Books downtown (our vertical video of the week). From R.J. Wilson.

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A July episode of “Our Issues Birmingham” with Birmingham mayoral candidate Chris Woods. From Our Issues Birmingham.

Commercial for Birmingham mayoral candidate Frank Matthews. From Frank Matthews.

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Talking with Lane Odin of Birmingham retailer Cigars and More at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers’ 85th annual convention in Las Vegas. From Micallef Cigars.

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Tennis highlights: UAB at South Florida in March in Tampa. From JoeKing32.

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Summer road trip from South Carolina to Jacksonville, Fla., to Enterprise and Birmingham. From Healthy Ai.

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Flash flood late July along Patton Creek in Vestavia Hills. From Live Storms Media.

Hugh flash flood by Diplomat Deli in Vestavia Hills. From Weather Nation.

More flooding near the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Storm Chasing Video.

Flood footage from social media users. From Weather Channel.

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Vlogging while driving to the Levite Jewish Community Center (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.

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South Florida vs. South Carolina in the last play of December’s Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. From Alec Monies.

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Driving in Birmingham. From Justin Campbell.

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A magic trick (our vertical video of the week). From Dedrick Ander.

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Los Angeles rock band Hey Violet performs “Hoodie” in July at Brookwood Village in Homewood (our vertical video of the week). From That Irwin Girl.

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The 1990 Iron Bowl at Legion Field. From Alabama Historian.

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A report from the bus in the rain (our vertical video of the week). From Madison DeGraffenreid.

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Stormy skies in Vestavia Hills (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.

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Candidate forum for Birmingham district No. 2 in late July at East Lake United Methodist Church. From I Believe in Birmingham.

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Walking to Anytime Fitness in Vestavia Hills to work out. From Kyle Gainey.

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Drone footage of a driveway in progress in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. From Wright Construction Birmingham.

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Trucking along I-65 from Franklin, Ky., to Birmingham. From Big Rig Travels.

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Exploring the city at What’s on 2nd and Edgar’s Bakery downtown, Silvertron Cafe in Forest Park and Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills. From Robert Gurule.

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A confession. From Steven San Lucas.

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Driving in the rain westbound on I-20 at the I-459 junction. From Ritu J.

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Pensacola rapper Cremro Smith performs in July at the Nick on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From UndergroundBooking Jimbo.

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Fun times at the Birmingham Zoo and the Riverchase Galleria. From Shiiyo.

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Hunting for an RV park. From Squirmy Feet Explores.

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A snippet of Western Kentucky vs. UAB in 1996 at Legion Field. From WKU Library Special Collections.

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Gadsden hip-hop artist Big Henri and Bray perform in July at the Nick on Southside. From UndergroundBooking Jimbo.

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Chris Reid of Reid Law Firm on Southside discusses visitation rights. From Christopher Reid.

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Checking out downtown via Google Maps Street View (our vertical video of the week). From Lopez Alexander.

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Rapper Chezzy Boy performs at the Nick on Southside. From RVLI Video.

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An orangutan at the Birmingham Zoo (our vertical video of the week). From Ritu J.

More from the zoo: swan, flamingos, pony and giraffes. From Kait Mauro.

Even more: Burmese python and red-and-green macaw. From Kait Mauro.

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Demonstrating clean variations at CrossFit Birmingham in Inverness. From Rigorous Media.

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British cover band the Molly Ringwalds performs “Home Sweet Home” in July at Iron City on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From Steppencat.

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Birmingham to add United Soccer League team in 2019. From Alabama NewsCenter.

Promo for new USL team. From Brian Curtin.

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Coming from South Carolina for the Southern Sportsman’s Apparel booth at the 34th annual World Deer Expo in July at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From Kyle Gainey.

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Talking with A.J. Johnson, pastor from Hartford, Conn., about July’s March for Justice downtown. From Revival That Works.

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A trip to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Gowestusa.

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Promo for nonprofit organization STAIR of Birmingham, or Start the Adventure in Reading. From STAIR of Birmingham.

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educators when time permits

Monday, August 14th, 2017

Teachers are half moms,
half counselors, half wardens
and all underpaid.

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#sundayread for August 13, 2017

Sunday, August 13th, 2017
book

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the sold-out talent show

Sunday, August 13th, 2017

Little performers
rehearsed their modest acts to
torture their parents.

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