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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,...
Redland Nutrition celebrates grand opening
Redland Nutrition has been open since March, but now the business finally has a sign. Owner Jeanine Faulkner and the rest of Redland Nutrition hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at their store located at 41 Emerald Mountain Expressway in Wetumpka. The store also hosted a grand opening celebration...
Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed 84-year-old crossing Birmingham road in wheelchair
A suspect has been charged in a hit-and-run that killed an 84-year-old Birmingham man who was in his wheelchair and on his way home from church. Sammus Hikeem Strickland, 27, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury. Killed was Erwin Ellis Curtis. The...
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.
Post office collection boxes removed in Gardendale after mail theft incident
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The blue collection boxes at the Gardendale Post Office have been removed following a second mail theft, according to the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service says the boxes were removed after a break-in that occurred sometimes over the weekend of July 20-21. This...
Child relinquishments putting strain on Alabama’s child welfare system
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Leaders at the Alabama Department of Human Resources shared data Thursday during a meeting in Montgomery that painted a picture of significant progress for the state’s child welfare system, which ADHR primarily manages. The one exception, however, was the growing strain put on DHR from...
Paul Finebaum slams Alabama for not naming stadium after Nick Saban
The University of Alabama announced earlier this week that they plan on renaming their football field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium as Nick Saban Field. While the former head coach and his wife Terri were flattered by the gesture, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum called it an “insult” and thought instead that the entire complex should be renamed Bryant-Saban Stadium.
Long-time Bama lean on commitment watch heading into Champions BBQ weekend
Alabama has long been favored to land former Ole Miss commit AK Dear, who might just be the best running back in the 2025 cycle. With Dear’s announcement that he will be at Alabama’s Cold Summer Champions Cookout this weekend, a commitment seems imminent. Dear is ranked as...
Former Alabama Crimson Tide QB Tua Tagovailoa signs record extension with Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida. (WBRC) - Former Alabama Crimson Tide and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has agreed to a new deal with the Dolphins that will make him the third highest paid QB in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tagovailoa’s...
Birmingham working to address flood-prone areas across city
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham has begun addressing drainage issues across several areas in town, including Messer Airport Highway. According to director of communications Rick Journey, the city has placed a pump in the as a temporary fix on the reoccurring flooding that often creates a hazard for those traveling a portion […]
End of the Dead: Alabama’s No. 1 class, elite targets returning for Champions Cook-Out
In-depth look at the exciting recruiting weekend ahead for Alabama. Keelon Russell, AK Dear, Caleb Cunningham and more will return. The post End of the Dead: Alabama’s No. 1 class, elite targets returning for Champions Cook-Out appeared first on On3.
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...
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.
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