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UAB says 1,655 patients’ health information shared in breach
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing said Friday that a postcard recruiting people to a study inadvertently shared protected health information for 1,655 patients. The postcard, intended to encourage participation in a survey related to a breast cancer diagnosis, displayed the patient’s first and last name,...
The Vagabond – Livestock used to roam downtown Gadsden
Visitors to Gadsden in the past, especially those who were reared in sizeable cities, wished to know why the city authorities back in the 1880s did not pass a law prohibiting cows and hogs running loose on the downtown streets. Gadsden was not much different from most other small town...
HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate
Since its founding in 2014, Helena High School has continued to improve. Now, 10 years later, Helena High School celebrates the new highest pass rate on AP exams in the school’s history. The post HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Back-to-School 2024: River Region student start dates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Students around the River region will be heading back to class soon. Find out below when your students start the 2024-25 school year. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School: Monday, August 12. Montgomery Christian School: Thursday, August 8. Saint James School: Friday, August 9. Success Unlimited Academy: Wednesday,...
Birmingham school leaders to evaluate Superintendent Sullivan's performance
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham school leaders are hosting the first of two evaluation meetings Friday as they grade their Superintendent. This evaluation comes after the most recent scores of Birmingham City schools have been released by the Alabama Department of Education along with ACAP reading scores for third grade students.
Slim Chickens grand opening set for July 22
Lim Chickens will be making their grand opening in Albertville on Monday, July 22. Slim Chickens will be operated by experienced restaurateurs Alan Renfroe and Dana Price. Renfroe and Price plan to bring delicious fried chicken and Southern-inspired sides to Albertville. With the new Slim Chickens location, it will make a positive economic impact with 50 new jobs being created for the Albertville community.
Planning Commission delays The Cottages at Prattville yet again
The Prattville Planning Commission heard from Forge Residential Partners at Barrett-Simpson Inc. again with two separate public hearings, where business regarding The Cottages at Prattville was postponed until next month’s Planning Commission meeting. The commission voted first on the preliminary Platt and then the Planned Unit Development or PUD...
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Economic Engines
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Anniston Army Depot, established in 1941, is the Department of Defense Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for almost all ground combat, assault bridging, small arms, towed and self-propelled artillery systems, locomotives, rail equipment and non-tactical generators. Major tenants include the Anniston Munitions Center, the Defense...
Sierra Space heralds giant leap with historic test of expandable space station technology
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — As the nation celebrated a “small step for (a) man,” a leading aerospace company took a giant leap in space technology. Sierra Space, a commercial space-tech company, said its expandable space station technology passed a seventh key validation test, and second full-scale structural test, at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting their skillful work in beautifying the city’s downtown streetscapes with hanging baskets, flower beds and landscaping. Intrigued, The Tribune wanted to know more.
Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa agrees to contract extension with Miami Dolphins
Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins. The deal is reportedly worth $212.4 million. The two sides had been working on a deal for several months following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Now, the Dolphins and Tagovailoa can breathe a sigh of relief. Tagovailoa got a new contract and the Dolphins now have their franchise quarterback secured for at least four more years. Tagovailoa struggled early on in his NFL career. However, he has shown tremendous improvement over the last two seasons with the franchise. Last season, Tagovailoa...
Softball tournament held in Florence bringing in millions of dollars of revenue
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A softball tournament in Florence is bringing in millions of dollars in revenue. There are teams from all over the world, competing. Florence has been chosen to host two tournaments over the next two weeks: the Babe Ruth Softball World Series and the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series.
Tharptown Rocketry Program places second place in the world
FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A North Alabama Rocket team made a very strong showing in an international competition. Tharptown High School’s team finished second at the Farnborough Air Show. It was the closest score in the competition’s history. Tharptown High School principal Tyler Berryman said he did...
Birmingham-area Verizon Wireless stores to give away $3M worth in free backpacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event in three Alabama locations on Sunday. Backpacks can be one of the more expensive items on school supply lists, with...
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