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Agreement to cancel medical debt for 193,000 needy patients in Southern states
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 needy patients. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that the deal involving Ochsner Health was arranged by Undue Medical Debt, a donor-funded […]
Trussville community voting over property tax increase next week
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Trussville community met at Cahaba Elementary School Thursday to learn more about a proposed property tax increase ahead of next Tuesday’s election. It would increase property taxes by 12.9 mill. That’s about $129 per $100,000. Opponents of the change tell WBRC they fear...
Alabama 2nd Congressional District candidates have starkly different views on guns
Voters in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District will be presented with two different views of gun access and issues of firearm violence in the campaign this fall. The issue is particularly important in Alabama, which for years has had some of the highest rates of gun violence in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Alabama state employee insurance plan expects $30 million increase in drug program costs
The CEO of the state board overseeing Alabama state employee insurance Wednesday reiterated his concerns about rising costs and potential funding shortfalls. The State Employee Insurance Board (SEIB) awarded contracts for medical and dental plans; the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan and a pharmacy benefit manager. The contract for the Medicare drug plan will only […]
Katie Rogers is bringing Birmingham’s music history to life
Katie Rogers is an Alabama-based director and producer with a knack for uncovering and telling stories that often go unnoticed. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, but her love for adventure took her all over the place, from Nashville to Austin, Los Angeles and even the Bahamas and Europe. It was in Austin, while working on independent film sets, that she fell in love with filmmaking, which eventually led her to L.A. to pursue it more seriously. There, she directed and produced her first film, “Carless in L.A.”
Dance company announces performance rooted in the history of Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Southern Danceworks is inviting the public to a free performance of its new production, “Lurks Behind.”. Organizers say the dance production is rooted in the history of Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods and will start a three-year project meant to explore the diverse stories of the city.
16 awesome weekend events, including Sidewalk Film Festival—Aug. 23-25
Get the party started, Birmingham. The weekend is here and it’s stacked with fun things to do. Read on for details on the Sidewalk Film Festival, Latinos Con Onda and more happening, August 23-25. Have an event you’d like to promote? Add it for free to our calendar.
Lineworker Apprenticeship Programs accepting applications for new students
Flipping a light switch, dialing down the thermostat, cooking dinner – electricity enables many everyday tasks. But ever wonder what it takes to power homes and businesses across our state? Behind the scenes, lineworkers and support personnel make it happen. As part of its ongoing commitment to workforce development,...
Alabama freshman DL setting himself up for future success
The Alabama defensive coaching staff is optimistic about the future of freshman defense lineman, Jeremiah Beaman. Beaman was an early enrollee for the Crimson Tide as a former four-star out of Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama. The in-state product is continuing to make strides forward as he carves out a niche as a contributor in the future. The Tide’s outside linebacker coach Christian Robinson has even taken notice.
Study: The effects of sleep restriction in cognitive function and obesity in teens
A bad night of sleep can make it hard to get up in the morning and can cause the mid-afternoon slump to hit even harder. A recent study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham published in Journal of the American Medicine Association Neurology showed that body mass index and total body fat percentage affect how a poor night of sleep will impact a teenager’s level of cognitive functioning.
Man pleads guilty to setting off bomb near Alabama Attorney General's office
An Alabama man has pleaded guilty in federal court to setting off an explosive device in front of the Alabama Attorney General’s office in downtown Montgomery. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, of Irondale, entered a guilty plea to the malicious use of an explosive device, said Jonathan Ross, U.S. attorney for the middle district of Alabama. ...
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