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Alabama surgery center facility sells for $6.81M
An outpatient surgery facility in Gardendale, Ala., has sold for $6.81 million, according to a July 25 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. The Gardendale Surgery Center property is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Health, which acquired the practice in 2015. The 15,196-square-foot building offers gastroenterology, orthopedic and general surgery services.
DCH Regional Medical Center to use drone technology to wash windows
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A cool story in Tuscaloosa. DCH Regional Medical Center typically uses humans to wash its exterior windows at the hospital and medical tower, but not anymore. They will use drones. It’s the marvel of technology. The type of drone that will be used is not your...
Alabama animal group offering spay, neuter deals this summer
IRONDALE, Ala (WIAT) — Until the end of August, qualifying families can get their pets spayed or neutered for a discounted price at the Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic. According to the group’s Facebook page, qualifying households can get up to three pets spayed or neutered for $25 per pet. In order to be eligible for this […]
Mountain Brook Schools welcome 48 news teachers at the annual New Teachers Institute
Over a four-day stretch in late July, Mountain Brook Schools welcomed 48 new teachers to the district with the annual New Teacher Institute. The institute allows all new teachers to come together and learn about the district’s purpose statement, “providing an effective, challenging, and engaging education for every one of our students.”
Future Grandview freestanding ER in Hoover to fill void
Matt Frederick, firefighter and EMT, left, and Jay Wheeler, a fire medic, with the Trussville Fire and Rescue Service tour the major trauma room at the Grandview Medical Center freestanding emergency department following a ribbon cutting ceremony in April 2023. Grandview plans to open a second freestanding emergency department at 2137 Valleydale Road near Interstate 65.
Former Alabama football standout Trent Richardson joining Hoover Buccaneers coaching staff
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — A staple of the Saban-era Crimson Tide will now be helping the next generation of football players at Hoover High School. On Tuesday, the school announced that Trent Richardson, a running back for the University of Alabama football team from 2009 to 2011, would be joining the coaching staff for the […]
Woman indicted for 2003 homicide in North Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) – A second person has been indicted in connection to 2003 homicide in North Mississippi. The Daily Journal reported Niki Hester, 36, of Alabama, was indicted for first-degree murder in connection to the death of Wendy Benson, 35. Hester’s father, 62-year-old Richard Truelock, was arrested by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) […]
Major country musician and Rock the South headliner will appear in Alabama again
The famous Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, has exciting news for his Alabama fans! He will be returning to the state for a fall concert in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a performance by the country star...
Coal company reaches agreement to stop pollution from mine in Tuscaloosa County
A coal company that is leaking polluted wastewater from a mine in west Alabama reached a legal agreement with an environmental group to fix a dam and protect local waterways in Tuscaloosa County. Warrior Met Coal owns several coal mines in Alabama, including one that is leaking discharges into a...
New grocery store in Fairfield helps to combat food insecurity
Fairfield, AL (WBMA) — Carver Jones Market is a new grocery store opening up in Fairfield. The city has been without its own grocery store since the Walmart closed back in 2016. The minority owned grocery store is expected to increase access to fresh food within the food desert....
Nick's in the Sticks viral video discussed at Tuscaloosa City Council meeting
The viral video from Nick's Original Filet House, showing a verbal altercation regarding an alleged racial slur and comment from a Nick's employee, was discussed Tuesday at the top of Tuscaloosa City Council meeting. Councilor Matthew Wilson began by applauding fellow Councilor Kip Tyner, who has spoken publicly and widely since the video began circulating. Various cuts from the roughly 2 1/2 minute video, some with added commentary, have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on...
Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library raises funds for new library amenities
The city of Alabaster’s upcoming new library has an estimated opening of 2027. With some donations and current fundraising levels only three years away from the opening, the Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library will be $45,000 short of the goal. The post Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library raises funds for new library amenities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.