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Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
Calls for drastic reforms after scathing report on Alabama's pharmacy board
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WBMA) — State lawmakers reviewing operations of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy call a state audit report "extremely, extremely troubling." The Sunset Committee met Thursday in Montgomery. "To say I'm concerned would be an extreme understatement," remarked Senator Keith Kelley of Anniston. He added if the board...
Sen. Katie Britt secures $2 million for south Alabama hospital
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., announced Friday that she has secured a $2 million federal grant for Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, Ala. “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across our great state, and modernized equipment is key to providing the best care for patients,” Britt said in a news release. “I’m proud to have secured these funds during the 2024 Appropriations process, and I look forward to continuing my work on the committee to invest further into our families, our state, and our future.”
Liles installed as state American College of Surgeons president at annual conference
The Alabama chapter of the American College of Surgeons held its annual conference jointly with the Mississippi chapter and featured speakers from across the region, including surgery faculty from the Whiddon College of Medicine. USA Health surgical oncologist Spencer Liles, M.D., FACS, was installed as president of the Alabama chapter...
Alabama Supreme Court denies rehearing on United Methodist churches wanting to leave
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied a request for a re-hearing of its ruling against United Methodist churches that sued trying to leave the United Methodist Church and take their property. The state Supreme Court, in a ruling released May 31, said the churches must pursue the matter through...
Alabama high school sports: Vote for Gadsden Times boys and girls athlete of the Week of August 23
It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week. This is the first week of the fall AHSAA season for Alabama high school sports and plenty of action happened on Thursday and Friday from around the area as stars shined in their return to action. Nominees for athlete of...
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Athens
Authorities arrested an Athens man on drug charges following a traffic stop on Tuesday. It happened Tuesday on Hine Street. Agents say they recovered 8.3 ounces of meth and a pistol during the traffic stop. Travis Freeman, 48, of Athens, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking. Freeman is currently...
Third Ranked Guntersville Claws Past Southside-Gadsden
SOUTHSIDE, AL – The Guntersville Wildcats, ranked third in Class 5A, traveled to Barney Hood Stadium and came away with an impressive 35-13 victory over Southside-Gadsden Friday night. Quarterback Street Smith shined in the season opener completing 16-of-18 passes, amassing 215 yards and a touchdown. His leading receiver, Dadrien...
2 graduate Drug Court program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Drug Court program recently announced two graduates of its program led by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd and the Cullman County Drug Court staff. The court offered its congratulations to its newest graduates Christina Ladner and “G.R.” Floyd said completing the program is a huge accomplishment. “The fact is that not every individual who enters into the program successfully completes it,” Floyd said. “When we post pictures of a graduate of the program, I want folks to know that this individual has been clean and sober for a period of at least 12 months. They have been drug screened on a random basis. They have met every requirement of our program with respect to intensive outpatient treatment and self-care at AA or NA.” Floyd said they have also completed at least 52 hours of service in the community. “The two individuals who graduated this week were able to make it through their entire term of participation in our program without a single sanction or slip up between them,” Floyd said. “They both did an excellent job and I was proud to have persons of their character in our program.” Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Tire landfill owner in Blount Co. wants to use his land for business
HAYDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Vice President of B & B Tire Landfill Bud Adams says he’s abided by all the rules and at the end of the day, it’s still his land. “My daddy instilled that in me. What somebody does on their property is their business,” said Adams.
Two North Alabama high schools get $5k from mobile carrier - and could get millions more
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Buckhorn and Hartselle High Schools received word this week they will each be awarded $5,000 as part of a T-Mobile program highlighting small-town football teams. In addition, the schools are in contention for a $2 million "grand prize" for a technology makeover. The T-Mobile "Friday Night...
City Mourns Friday Death of “Tuscaloosa’s Doctor” Ramesh Peramsetty
City leaders, his staff and patients across the area are mourning the Friday afternoon death of "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," Ramesh Peramsetty. Peramsetty was the well-known founder and medical director of a group of local medical officers operating as the Crimson Network, including Alabama Family Medical Care, both Crimson Care locations, Crimson Village and the Tuscaloosa Weight Loss Center.
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