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Watts is INACSL President-Elect
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Technology and Innovation Penni Watts, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, FNAP, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN (PhD 2015), is President-Elect of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning. “I am excited for this opportunity to join a group...
Tuberville honors Trussville man as ‘Veteran of the Month’
From Tribune staff reports WASHINGTON–Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne Davenport of Trussville as the July “Veteran of the Month” in a video released Tuesday. Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. “When we think of coaches, we often think of athletic coaches. But […]
See a Free July 4 Concert by the UAB Summer Band Outside Bartow Arena
The UAB Summer Band will perform a free outdoor concert of patriotic music at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Bartow Arena. For the celebration of Independence Day, the UAB Summer Band will perform movie soundtrack tunes and patriotic songs from composers Henry Fillmore, John Williams and John Philip Sousa. Bring folding chairs, blankets and picnics, and win a chance to conduct the band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” for the grand finale.
Magic City Boot Camp returns to Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Magic City Boot Camp is returning to Legion Field after being on hiatus for several years. Magic City Boot Camp starts Wednesday, July 3 at 6:45 p.m. The fitness camp will be open twice a week, Wednesday and Thursday, for five weeks. The last day of the camp will be Aug. 1.
Children’s Harbor center unveils inclusive playground in north Alabama
ECLECTIC, Ala. (WIAT) — A new piece of equipment will provide fun for kids side-by-side at a resource center in north Alabama. The Children’s Harbor at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp unveiled a $750,000 playground, designed to provide activities for children of all abilities. The playground features ramps, musical and sensory elements as well as […]
UAB psychologist explains the science behind crying: Crying is good for our mental health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you have ever wondered why you cry or why you might feel better after crying, there’s a science behind it. Dr. Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD. is an assistant clinical professor of psychology at UAB. She said when there is too much demand on your nervous system, your body is looking for a sense of stability.
Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
‘Bluey’s Big Play’ coming to the BJCC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Emmy award-winning children’s series “Bluey” is coming to the stage in Birmingham for two days. “Bluey’s Big Play” will be live from the BJCC Concert Hall on July 3 and July 4. It will feature the Heeler family in a brand-new story from the show’s creator, Joe Brumm. Tickets can […]
Where the river goes: Trussville man working on ‘most significant ecological restoration in North America'
It was a sunny April day — Earth Day, to be exact — and Jason Throneberry, the director of freshwater programs for The Nature Conservancy in Alabama, was walking the greenway near the Trussville Senior Activity Center. He was talking about a blossoming interest in the environment and...
Over $11 million in grants to add EV charging stations across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WKRG) — Some Alabama cities are getting more electric vehicle charging stations after receiving funding. According to a news release, the Alabama Department of Economic Affairs administered 14 grants totaling $11.2 million to “ensure Alabama is poised to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to make their way onto the state’s roads.” The […]
From Africa to Birmingham: This company helps homeowners and businesses cut energy costs
This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times. Looking back, maybe it was destined for Olugbenga “Olu” Ajala to become founder of an energy company that delivers power supply. “Growing up in Nigeria, seeing firsthand what it meant to have limited access to electricity, and I...
What UAB buying Ascension St. Vincent’s means for patients, hospital employees, Birmingham
The health care landscape in the Birmingham metropolitan area is about to shift dramatically, pending regulatory and other approvals, after the UAB Health System agreed to acquire Ascension St. Vincent’s in a deal valued at $450 million. Should the deal go through, UAB would own the main Ascension St....
Legal experts weigh in on Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — For the first time in history, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the president has immunity on official acts of office — excluding unofficial acts. This 6-3 ruling has stirred up some controversy, with some saying SCOTUS has granted the president powers above the law. “The king had absolute […]
Birmingham police searching for suspects in gas station robberies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed two gas stations over the weekend. According to BPD, on both June 28 and June 29, the two suspects robbed a clerk at the Shell Gas Station located at 2236 Highland Ave. On June 29, a clerk at the […]
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