Isaac Pigott (local)
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Isaac Pigott (local)
@local.ikepigott.com
· Dec 20
Yes, it’s me. I added you here so I can share Birmingham/Alabama related stuff without being so noisy to the rest of the world.
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Just got a call from Summit Media, asking if I listened to the Rick Burgess Morning Show.
Nope.
Nope.
February 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Just got a call from Summit Media, asking if I listened to the Rick Burgess Morning Show.
Nope.
Nope.
A reminder that Toforest Johnson is still on death row, for a crime that he could not have possibly committed.
Give this a listen, and share it.
Give this a listen, and share it.
Lava for Good
Unparalleled access and insights into the heart of social justice in America
lavaforgood.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A reminder that Toforest Johnson is still on death row, for a crime that he could not have possibly committed.
Give this a listen, and share it.
Give this a listen, and share it.
“Due to severe and life-threatening weather moving through our area, the episode of Saturday Night Live that was to air in this time slot will be available 50 years ago.”
C’mon, @wvtm13.bsky.social — that’s the way Carlin would have wanted it! Fix your Chyron! #SNL50
C’mon, @wvtm13.bsky.social — that’s the way Carlin would have wanted it! Fix your Chyron! #SNL50
February 16, 2025 at 5:31 AM
“Due to severe and life-threatening weather moving through our area, the episode of Saturday Night Live that was to air in this time slot will be available 50 years ago.”
C’mon, @wvtm13.bsky.social — that’s the way Carlin would have wanted it! Fix your Chyron! #SNL50
C’mon, @wvtm13.bsky.social — that’s the way Carlin would have wanted it! Fix your Chyron! #SNL50
Outside of some flurries, we didn’t see any snow from the cold in Birmingham. But the white sands of Gulf Shores were coated in…
well, white.
well, white.
Snow in Gulf Shores? Beach pictures, videos from south Alabama’s historic winter storm
This winter storm could be “historic” for south Alabama with some counties potentially receiving up to 3 or 4 inches of snow on Tuesday.
www.al.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Outside of some flurries, we didn’t see any snow from the cold in Birmingham. But the white sands of Gulf Shores were coated in…
well, white.
well, white.
Reposted by Isaac Pigott (local)
Via @alander.bsky.social: Plaintiffs and their attorneys allege that SB 129, which bans public funding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and teaching so-called "divisive concepts," has led to censorship, limited educational access and viewpoint suppression.
UAB students, UA professors sue Alabama over state law banning DEI programs • Alabama Reflector
Alabama students and professors sued the state, alleging that SB 129, which restricts DEI funding and "divisive concepts" in colleges, violates their constitutional rights.
alabamareflector.com
January 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Via @alander.bsky.social: Plaintiffs and their attorneys allege that SB 129, which bans public funding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and teaching so-called "divisive concepts," has led to censorship, limited educational access and viewpoint suppression.
Out and about today…
December 28, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Out and about today…
Justice to supposed to be blind — but in Alabama it’s deaf and dumb (and dumb.)
Tell the truth, Steve Marshall. Alabama’s parole system is broken.
Alabama A.G. says there's no one left fit for parole. That's preposterous.
www.al.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Justice to supposed to be blind — but in Alabama it’s deaf and dumb (and dumb.)
Reposted by Isaac Pigott (local)
Ultra Safe Nuclear's $232 million reactor assembly plant in Gadsden is on hold after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The city says it remains committed to the project and jobs.
Alabama city says $232 million nuclear reactor project ‘on hold’
The $232 million assembly plant project was announced in 2023.
www.al.com
December 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Ultra Safe Nuclear's $232 million reactor assembly plant in Gadsden is on hold after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The city says it remains committed to the project and jobs.
An embarrassment of riches.
Birmingham welcomed an impressive lineup of new restaurants in 2024, featuring a wide array of cuisines and dining experiences. Click the link to learn more about Luca Lagotto, The Mayor, Miracle Pizza Co., Current Charcoal Grill, Magnolia Point, and more.
10 new restaurants that opened in Birmingham in 2024
From fast-casual to fine dining, these restaurants were welcome additions to the Magic City dining scene.
www.al.com
December 26, 2024 at 6:09 PM
An embarrassment of riches.
Reposted by Isaac Pigott (local)
Ascension Health has finished reviewing the patient data exposed in the May ransomware attack on its hospitals. Types of data involved include medical, financial, insurance and government ID info. Affected patients will be notified by mail.
Patients victimized by Ascension ransomware attack that hit St. Vincent’s, other Alabama hospitals to be notified
Ascension said it completed its review of the May attack, which the health system said was caused by an employee who downloaded a "malicious file."
www.al.com
December 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Ascension Health has finished reviewing the patient data exposed in the May ransomware attack on its hospitals. Types of data involved include medical, financial, insurance and government ID info. Affected patients will be notified by mail.
Until you know who decides this is not Government Efficiency
New pilot program in Birmingham aims to tackle food insecurity in schools
The city of Birmingham is using American Rescue Plan act dollars to combat food insecuirty and disparities amongst athletic and afterschool programs in it's Dis
abc3340.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Until you know who decides this is not Government Efficiency
I’ll be watching…
The Alabama women behind new inspirational Netflix film ‘Six Triple Eight’
The movie, directed by Tyler Perry, focuses on unsung World War II heroines.
www.al.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM
I’ll be watching…
Leading the nation in executions *and* inmate labor.
No wonder we rarely parole anyone.
No wonder we rarely parole anyone.
Steve Marshall is proud Alabama leads nation in executions: ‘This has been a team effort’
Alabama led the nation with six executions in 2024.
www.al.com
December 20, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Leading the nation in executions *and* inmate labor.
No wonder we rarely parole anyone.
No wonder we rarely parole anyone.
Yes, it’s me. I added you here so I can share Birmingham/Alabama related stuff without being so noisy to the rest of the world.
Any other local people I need to check out? Let me know…
Any other local people I need to check out? Let me know…
December 20, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Yes, it’s me. I added you here so I can share Birmingham/Alabama related stuff without being so noisy to the rest of the world.
Any other local people I need to check out? Let me know…
Any other local people I need to check out? Let me know…
Ho hum. Nothing to see here. Move along…
FBI reportedly shoots someone in Gulf Shores
Details are sparse, but Gulf Shores police said they are helping the FBI secure the scene in the area of Oak Road West and Gulf Shores Parkway.
www.al.com
December 15, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Ho hum. Nothing to see here. Move along…
Reposted by Isaac Pigott (local)
I have many thoughts about this…
Tommy Tuberville said he has 'paid close to a million dollars in Social Security.’ That’s impossible
Even by the most conservative estimate, Tuberville hasn't contributed seven figures in Social Security taxes.
www.al.com
December 15, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I have many thoughts about this…