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Jacksonville State Student Morgan Ingram Receives Young Fierce Woman Award from Etowah County Chamber
GADSDEN – Jacksonville State University student Morgan Ingram from Southside, AL, was recently honored with the Young Fierce Woman Award by the Etowah County Chamber at the Advancing Women to the Top Professional Development Conference. The event took place on July 18 in Gadsden, recognizing Ingram's significant contributions to her community.
Jax State’s Regional Inservice Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Model STEM Lab
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and its Regional Inservice Center (RIC) officially opened a new model STEM lab on Thursday morning, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by several dignitaries. The lab is the culmination of a visionary partnership between Alabama Technology in Motion and the Jax State RIC. The...
Update: Flood advisory for Central Alabama Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory at 4:32 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 6:30 p.m. for Jefferson, St. Clair and Shelby counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn...
Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
Hale County Hospital has a million reasons to smile
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hale County Hospital got $1 million Friday in order to make improvements. Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced the money Friday morning, and leaders are saying it could not have come a better time. Hale County Hospital officials say they will quickly put the money towards renovating the...
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.
Man shot to death while sitting in vehicle in parking lot of south Birmingham apartment complex
A man was shot to death inside his vehicle Friday night at a south Birmingham apartment complex. Birmingham police on Saturday identified the victim as Reco Dewayn Stevenson. He was 30. South Precinct officers were dispatched shortly before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a person shot in the 100...
Talladega College gymnasts raising money to fight the program's elimination
TALLADEGA, Ala. — When Talladega College abruptlyended their gymnastics program just a few weeks ago after its inaugural season, the gymnasts say they were in shock. Now, they've banded together to try to save the program. They were the first HBCU to win a competition. They competed and placed...
Celebration of life set for Alan Kaufman, Wall Street Deli founder and retired UAB golf coach
A celebration of life is scheduled this Saturday, July 27, for Alan Kaufman, a Vestavia Hills resident who founded the sandwich restaurant chain that became Wall Street Deli and then launched a second career in retirement as the golf coach for the UAB Blazers. Kaufman died on July 15 after...
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...
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