Amber Hawkins

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Amber Hawkins

It's opening day for Major League Baseball.And this year, the focus could be on pitchers and a skyrocketing number of arm injuries.In 2024, MLB shared a 62-page report, showing how focusing on throwing with increased velocity and using the maximum effort on every pitch is likely the cause for more arm injuries.The "Tommy John" surgery is one surgical option. It celebrated 50 years in 2024.

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Amber Hawkins

Infrastructure across the U.S. is not quite making the grade.The 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure came in at a "C." The report noted that nationwide, no categories were rated as a "D-" for the first time since 1998.On the state level, Alabama's most recent report card is from 2022. The state received a "C-" overall. A "C" is described as "mediocre, requires attention."Alabama's best grades were a "B" for energy, ports and rail. The worst were "Ds" for inland waterways and wastewater.

2 months ago | wvtm13.com | Amber Hawkins

The Birmingham Barons are partnering with sports legend Bo Jackson for the 2025 season's menu.Concession options will include Bo's Hometown Burger, which is crafted with patties from Jackson's Bo's Burgers line.The Barons say each Bo's Hometown Burger comes with an exclusive Birmingham Barons Bo Jackson souvenir baseball card.Jackson plans to return to Birmingham on July 25 to celebrate the burger and throw out the first pitch at the Barons' game that day at Regions Field.

Aug 12, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Amber Hawkins

Birmingham police investigating a homicide at a motel in Birmingham's East Lake neighborhood.Police were called to the Anchor Motel along First Avenue North about 9:30 a.m. Monday. They found an adult male shot and unresponsive. A witness attempted lifesaving measures before the man was taken to UAB hospital and pronounced dead.Police say evidence suggests the victim had some kind of fight with an unknown suspect. This was not the first act of violence at the Anchor Motel.

Aug 2, 2024 | wvtm13.com | Taylor Lang |Riley Conlon |Amber Hawkins

Video above: UAB to take over Ascension St. Vincent's Health SystemThe chief operating officer of Ascension Medical Group announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System signed an agreement to acquire ownership of Ascension Alabama in an email sent to patients Friday. "Together, we anticipate few, if any, significant changes to the care and the experience of our patients," COO Summer Tappan said in the email.