A search is underway for a group of men caught on video throwing a garbage bag that held an injured Australia Shepherd into a Birmingham dumpster.
The dog, named Patches, survived but was severely injured, said Allison Black Cornelius, CEO of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
“We are heartbroken and outraged,’’ Cornelius said. “This sweet dog was stuffed in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster. No animal deserves this cruelty.”
Cornelius said the crime was captured on camera about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Birmingham’s Midtown area.
The footage showed a white pickup truck carrying lumber pull into an alley between Second Avenue South and Third Avenue South, between 18th and 19th streets.
At least five men got out of the truck, one of them grabbing a large black garbage bag from the truck’s bed. The bag was then tossed into the dumpster.
Cornelius said she believes the men were construction workers.
“We are looking for these folks,’’ she said.
Cornelius said a citizen climbed into the dumpster and saved the life of Patches.
She also thanked Ken Foreman of the Birmingham Housing Authority, Birmingham police Sgt. Heather Campbell and CAPS officer Ryan Smith, all of whom she said, “worked their tails off to save the animal’s life.”
“I’m tired of these stories and I’m really tired of these cases,’’ Cornelius said. “We are going to have to start holding people accountable for this type of behavior if we want it to stop.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The second episode of the new TLC show The Baldwins premieres Sunday, March 2 at 10/9c.
In the first episode of the new reality series, viewers were introduced to actor Alec Baldwin, his wife Hilaria and their children. During the episode, the couple celebrated their oldest son Rafael’s birthday before packing up their seven kids and pets to leave for East Hampton.
In the upcoming episode titled “It’s Really Complicated,” Alec and Hilaria do their best to put on a brave face for their kids with Alec’s trial just a week away.
Meanwhile, Hilaria prepares an unusual gift for Alex for their upcoming wedding anniversary as they approach a tough choice and an unknown future.
Where can I stream The Baldwins?
Those interested in checking out the new TLC show on the Baldwins can do so even without basic cable. Catch new weekly episodes of the series every Sunday through Philo and DirecTV Stream—both of which have free trials for new subscribers.
Philo is the cheaper out of the two at just $28 a month after the free trial concludes.
Those interested in watching can also stream the show on Sling, and though the service does not offer new subscribers a free trial, there is a current promotion offering half off your first month through any of Sling’s plans.
Philo’s most popular channels include MTV, AMC, HGTV, Discovery Channel, CMT, TLC, BET and more. Users can stream these channels and various movies/TV shows on-demand. Recording favorites is made easy with the streaming service’s unlimited DVR feature.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream offers subscribers an abundance of live TV channels and worthwhile features. Its base package, also referred to as the Entertainment package, starts at just $86.99 a month after the 5-day free trial. Channels included in the base package include HGTV, ESPN, CNN, BET, Bravo, CMT, CNBC and more.
Those interested can check out all DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another great streaming service to consider. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those interested in committing to a plan get half off the first month with any of the available Sling plans.
To stream The Baldwins on Sling, users can set up a paid subscription with the Sling Blue package which is $45.99 a month (half off the first month).
What is The Baldwins about?
The new reality series follow Alex and Hilaria as they parent and partner through one of the most momentous summers of their lives; it’s sink or swim as they try to protect their kids all while privately and publicly facing a challenge with potentially life-altering stakes.
Stream new episodes of The Baldwins every Sunday at 10/9c.
The thriller series, created by Anthony Horowitz, follows nine strangers who find themselves lost in a remote Mexican jungle after their small plane crashes. The plot continues to thicken as members are murdered one by one, leaving the remaining survivors to solve the mystery.
Where can I watch Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue?
Those interested in watching the new show can stream free through the following streaming services: Philo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling.
As of now, Sling does not offer a free trial for its new users.
What is Philo?
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that offers live TV, unlimited DVR, on-demand content and more. Users can access over 70 live TV channels through the base package for just $28 a month following its 7-day free trial.
Some of Philo’s most popular channels available for streaming includes A&E, MTV, HGTV, Discovery, TLC, Lifetime, Hallmark Channel, History Channel and more. Users can stream these channels or catch critically acclaimed originals, hit TV shows and blockbuster movies through a subscription.
What is Fubo?
Fubo is considered one of the best streaming service options for sports fans, but there’s much more to it than its impressive sports coverage. Through Fubo’s basic package, stream over 100 live channels for just $84.99 a month after the free trial expires.
Fubo has even more popular channels to stream than Philo such as ABC, NBC, ESPN, CBS and more. Stream numerous hit TV shows and movies on-demand. Users can even record favorite content easily through the service’s unlimited DVR feature.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream offers many of the same channels and features that Fubo does. The base package includes over 90 channels available for streaming for just $86.99 a month after its free trial.
DirecTV Stream also has the Choice package, which is normally $114.99 a month, but through an ongoing promotion, pay just $89.99 a month for your first three months to access the plan’s over 125 channels.
The service’s Ultimate package, normally $129.99 a month, is part of the current DirecTV Stream’s promotion, too. Pay $104.99 a month for your first three months and enjoy over 160 channels.
Those interested can compare all DirecTV Stream’s packages and learn more about the ongoing promotion here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another great basic cable alternative to consider. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those interested in committing to a plan get half off the first month with any Sling plan.
Both the Sling Orange and the Sling Blue plans are normally $45.99 a month, but with the ongoing promotion, start streaming with Sling for just $23 a month and access channels like Freeform, ESPN, Bravo, MSNBC, USA and more.
Sling also offers the ability to combine the previously mentioned two plans with the Sling Orange + Blue plan for $60.99 a month ($30.50 on your first month).
Quinshon Judkins transfer from Ole Miss to Ohio State was best thing that happened for his football journey.
Racking up 1,060 yards on the ground with 16 total touchdowns in his one season with the Buckeyes, the mastermind behind it all was running backs coach Carlos Locklyn.
Locklyn, a Montgomery, Alabama native, was hired by head coach Ryan Day in April 2024 after spending the past two seasons at the University of Oregon.
However, his connection to Judkins goes back to when he was Director of High School Relations at Florida State.
“The relationship we have did not just start overnight,” Judkins said Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “He’s been recruiting me since my freshman year of high school. To have that continuous relationship with him meant a lot to me.”
“He taught me so much in my one season with him at Ohio State,” Judkins added. “Just from being accountable to motivating others around me. The lessons he’s taught [TreVeyon Henderson], and I spread across our entire locker room.”
Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.Getty Images
Prior to Locklyn’s hire at Ohio State, Judkins spoke with him discussing his transfer portal plans.
“Before he went to Ohio State me and him had a phone conversation while I was at Oregon about what he was going to do,” Locklyn said Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “For me to end up at Ohio State with him was surreal. To be from Montgomery and have the opportunity to win a national championship was big.”
Locklyn was a four-year letterman at Chattanooga after graduating from Sidney Lanier high school. His 123.9 rushing yards per game is still a school record.
After years of coaching high school in the Tennessee, Locklyn got his start at Memphis before his stops at FSU and Western Kentucky.
During his time in Oregon, Locklyn developed Bucky Irving into an All-Pac 12 running back who had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Irving was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Buckeyes averaged 166.4 rushing yards per game totaling 6,870 total yards on the ground last season, which led to a national championship victory over Notre Dame.
Judkins finished with 11 carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns, to go along with two catches for 21 yards and a touchdown against the Fighting Irish.
“His approach and mentality are contagious,” Judkins said. “He brought the energy we needed every day, and I think it’s great what he was able to do with us.”
On top of Judkins success, Henderson flourished under Locklyn with 1,016 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns.
Henderson was also recruited by Locklyn out of high school.
“I had a relationship with TreVeyon recruiting him at Florida State,” Locklyn said. “To have a chance to coach both of them and they rush for 1,000 yards was a joy to see.”
During Judkins media availability in Indianapolis, he spoke about sharing the backfield with Henderson calling it a win/win scenario for both players.
“I think with an outcome of a national championship it’s the perfect situation,” Judkins added. “Obviously as players you don’t think about playing a particular workload, but it worked out in both of our favors.”
Judkins and Henderson are expected to hear their names called in this year’s NFL draft.
As for Locklyn, he’s brining another Alabama high school prospect to Columbus.
Four-star Anthony Rogers out of Carver high school, decommitted from Alabama to join Locklyn and the Buckeyes next season.
In Rogers freshman year, he played alongside Judkins at Pike Road high school. Now filling his shoes at Ohio State, Locklyn is keeping the ‘River Region’ pipeline going for seasons to come.
“I was the first to offer him when was in the 8th grade,” Locklyn said. “To have that relationship with him I’m excited to get him up here. He’s a great kid and I can’t wait to see what does. I’m big on getting kids from the same city I came from.”
A brush fire near the Great Wall Chinese restaurant on Valley Avenue was contained before it could cause any injuries or damage any structures, according to Birmingham firefighters.
Crews were dispatched at 6:40 p.m. Saturday to Valley Avenue and Beacon Parkway East.
The fire caught the attention of many people who drove by the area Saturday night.
Two people are into custody after a woman showed up at a Vestavia Hills gas station with cuts to her arms and a leg.
Officers were dispatched about 8:45 p.m. Saturday to Chevron in the 700 block of Montgomery Highway. They arrived to the find the injured woman who had gone there for help.
Vestavia Hills firefighters treated her on the scene and then transported her to the hospital, said police Capt. Michael Keller. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers determined the woman had been injured at a different location, which was the MarQ Vestavia Apartments, formerly known as Arboretum, which are off Massey Road.
Two people were taken into custody at the apartment complex. They are being held in the Vestavia Hills City Jail pending formal charges.
Guests at Athens, Georgia’s 40 Watt Club were in for quite the treat Thursday night.
The original members of R.E.M., including Michael Stipe, briefly took the stage for a surprise appearance.
They joined the set of Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy, who performed their R.E.M. album tribute show (in honor of the band’s third LP “Fables of the Reconstruction”).
“History at the 40 Watt tonight,” the venue wrote on Instagram.
The brief spotting marked the first time in nearly 20 years that all four members of the legendary Athens band have performed together in their hometown. In fact, their last performance in Athens was at the 40 Watt Club on Sept. 12, 2006.
“We are R.E.M., and this is what we do,” lead singer Stipe told the crowd that night.
Since the group disbanded in 2011, other band members Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry have played in Athens, but not always together, although they all still live or spend time there. Michael Stipe is often harder to find.
However, the group reunited last year during their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City. They performed an acoustic version of their 1991 hit “Losing My Religion.”
But a full-on R.E.M. reunion may be wishful thinking. In an interview with CBS Mornings, the band joked that it would take “super glue” or “a comet” to get them back together.
Abducted in the Everglades, starring Tori Spelling, Tommi Rose and Nick Ballard, follows Indiana mother Beverly (Spelling) as she flies out to find her college-aged daughter (played by Rose) who went missing while on spring break in Miami.
Beverly, assisted by a rugged boatman named Ray (Ballard), begins searching the vastness that is the Everglades in hopes of finding her daughter alive.
Where can I watch Abducted in the Everglades?
Those who have ditched the hassle of cable can still stream the movie live through Philo and DirecTV Stream—both of which have free trials available for new subscribers to use before committing to a paid plan.
Philo is currently the cheapest option out of the two plans at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial.
Abducted in the Everglades is also available to stream on Sling, though this service does not currently offer subscribers a free trial.
What is Philo?
Philo is one of the cheapest alternatives to basic cable. With a Philo subscription ($28 a month after free trial), users can stream more than 70 live TV channels, critically acclaimed originals, hit TV shows, blockbuster movies and more.
Stream popular channels like A&E, AMC, BET, Discovery, Hallmark, HGTV, LMN, MTV, TLC and more from your TV, phone, laptop or tablet. Subscribers can also take advantage of Philo’s key features like the ability to record favorite TV shows and movies with unlimited DVR.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is one of the top streaming services on the market right now. Through the service’s available plans, users can stream channels such as A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, CNN, HGTV, TLC, MTV and more.
To stream Abducted in the Everglades through DirecTV Stream, sign up for the Choice package which offers over 125 channels for $114.99 a month after the 5-day free trial.
Those interested can compare all DirecTV Stream’s packages here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another great streaming service to consider. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those interested in committing to a plan get half off the first month with any of the available Sling plans.
To stream Abducted in the Everglades on Sling, users can set up a paid subscription with the Sling Orange package which is $45.99 a month (half off the first month).
Sling also offers every user the ability to record up to 50 hours of cloud DVR. Those who record frequently can upgrade to 200 hours of DVR for an additional $5 a month.
The NASCAR Cup Series continues this afternoon with the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. The NASCAR race will begin at 2:30 p.m. CT on FOX. Fans can watch this race for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.
Ryan Blaney currently sits atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings with 87 points. He already has a stage win this season, and Blaney finished in fourth place during last week’s race. With this in mind, he will try to continue his success at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix today.
William Byron is currently sitting 12 points behind Blaney in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, so he will try to place highly this afternoon. Byron won the first race of the season, but he struggled mightily last week. He is coming off a 27th place finish, so he will try to bounce back today.
Christopher Bell will be another key racer to watch today, as he won last week’s competition. With the victory, Bell has reached 12th place in the NASCAR Cup Series Standings. He has 53 points this season.
Fans can watch the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV.
I’ve been publishing ComebackTown for 13 years and I’ve never asked you to do anything.
But this time is different.
It’s time for all of us to take action.
UAB saved my wife’s life from a very aggressive breast cancer.
I’ve been diagnosed by UAB doctors with a leaking heart valve that will eventually need replacement.
I have two close family members who work at UAB.
And my company does business with UAB.
UAB means life, death, and financial security to me, my family, and many of you.
But UAB is facing a monumental challenge.
The new federal administration announced NIH (National Institute of Health) funding cuts that could severely impact UAB…and ultimately all of us in Birmingham and in Alabama.
In the 1930’s Birmingham was a one industry town. Alabamians suffered through the Depression, posting higher unemployment rates than any other southern state and boasting the dubious distinction of Birmingham’s being arguably the hardest-hit city in America.
Even in the 1950’s, when I was a child, if there was a work stoppage or strike at TCI (Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad Company), the Birmingham economy would literally shut down.
Birmingham might be a bit more diversified now, but UAB is, by far, our biggest economic engine.
And it’s not just UAB that will be impacted. There are NIH funding cuts proposed for Auburn , Hudson Alpha in Huntsville, Southern Research in Birmingham, The University of Alabama, and the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
At the time of this writing, a federal judge temporarily blocked the new policy and everything is on hold.
But we must take action.
Senator Richard Shelby was responsible for bringing $100’s of millions to UAB, Birmingham, and Alabama.
I’m sure Senators Britt and Tuberville don’t want to be responsible for our State losing $100’s of millions.
Take action now: Your life and financial health may depend on it.
Senators Britt and Tuberville, please stand up for UAB and Alabama.
David Sher is the founder and publisher of ComebackTown. He’s past Chairman of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce (BBA), Operation New Birmingham (REV Birmingham), and the City Action Partnership (CAP).
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