The president of the largest Black denomination in the country said he wants to have a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump. The Rev. Boise Kimber, president of the National Baptist Convention USA, said it’s time to put a divisive election behind the nation and unite to move the country forward.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is holding a news conference with the Crime Commission.

The Rev. Boise Kimber, an Alabama native, was installed as the president of the nation’s largest Black denomination on Jan. 13, 2025, in a service at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. (Photo by Greg Garrison/AL.com) [email protected]

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The Rev. Boise Kimber was officially installed as president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., during the midwinter board meeting of the predominantly Black denomination — which he hopes will become more inclusive of women and young leaders.

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series will include WICKED, CLUE, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, MJ, & JULIET and MRS. DOUBTFIRE.

This is the EDA’s second round of funding for the Tech Hubs program. The EDA, an agency within the Department of Commerce, designated 31 tech hubs in 2023 as part of a $10 billion allocation in the CHIPS and Science Act.

The new hire has a track record of raising capital for and leading large-scale post-disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams reclaimed the record for the longest touchdown run by an Alabama alumnus in the NFL playoffs on Saturday night, and this time, he got the record for the longest by a player from an Alabama high school or college, too.

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has played in seven Divisional Weekend games, and the Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship Game seven times. Mahomes kept his record perfect as Kansas City defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday. Houston lost even though it outgained the Chiefs in yardage 336-212.

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Naysa Dunlap, a 22-year-old Black social worker from Columbus, Ohio, attended the People’s March with her partner, Lessly Argueta, also 22. The couple joined the demonstration because its mission aligned with their shared commitment to immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.