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Rural hospitals — and some urban ones — struggle for financial fitness
As mayor of a small town in rural Alabama, your daily concerns should be public safety, sanitation, economic development and such — not trying to keep the city’s hospital open. But that’s a hot topic for Mayor Sheldon Day in Thomasville, where the city’s four-year-old hospital is about...
Get to Know: Hoover High teacher Susan Norris
Susan Norris is a peer helping teacher at Hoover High School. Peer helpers are students trained to tutor and mentor other students and help resolve student disputes. A: I graduated from Auburn University in 1994, so I’ve been teaching in some fashion on and off since then. My degree is in chemistry and math. I have a master’s in both of those, but right now I actually teach an amazing class at Hoover High School called peer helping.
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
$3 lottery ticket bought in Hickory hits for $100K
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A lottery ticket purchased in Hickory by an Alabama resident ended up hitting for a big prize, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Thursday. Alabama resident Christopher Baker bought $3 Quick Pick at Jack B. Quick on Old NC 10 and doubled his prize when he hit a multiplier. “I […]
From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster
After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to get their mind, body and soul grounded while also providing plates of barbecue when Brother Paul’s BBQ comes to Alabaster later this year. The post From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Scattered rain and cooler temps for the weekend!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Taking a break from the heat for the next few days with highs in the 80s for the next several days. A stationary front will allow for the daily chance to see showers and thunderstorms heading into the weekend. FRIDAY: Noticeably cooler temperatures! Highs today...
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
UAB football player ratings in EA Sports College Football 25
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game releases Friday, July 19, but those who pre-ordered the game gained three days early access. The UAB Blazers team rating in the game is a 76 overall. Their offense and defense are also rated a 76 overall. Center Brady Wilson is the […]
City of Gadsden Launches Video-Based Website to Engage Residents
The City of Gadsden has recently launched a new method to help connect with its many residents, to promote transparency, and improve access to timely information. With Rep’d, which is a groundbreaking video messaging and engagement platform for local government – residents can ask MANY questions of the City Staff Members and receive short, personalized video answers.
Overnight shooting leaves 1 dead in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One man is dead, and no suspect is in custody after another deadly shooting in the Capital City. According to police, around 12:45 a.m. Thursday, MPD and Fire Medics responded to West South Boulevard near the I-65 interchange after reports of a person being shot. On...
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