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Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
And the contenders are … Chamber announces Small Business of the Year finalists
HUNTSVILLE — From technology startups to local businesses and nonprofits, small businesses are the backbone of the Huntsville-Madison County economy. And to recognize the diverse range of industries and expertise that have become pillars of our community, the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber is hosting the annual Small Business Awards in September.
Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
After questioning its own violence, Birmingham calls for Gaza ceasefire
After condemning violence and a homicide spree this month in Birmingham, the Birmingham City Council then voted to condemn violence in the Middle East and call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The council approved a resolution of support for ceasing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. “The City of Birmingham is...
Birmingham mayor pledges violent criminal crackdown, calls for weapons ban
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) -- In moments, a barrage of bullets turned a North Birmingham venue from a July birthday celebration into a scene of carnage. Fourteen people were shot, four fatally. The casualties included Lee Getting's oldest daughter, Markeisha. He received a call from someone at the scene during the...
Birmingham area adding 7 new fire stations: Here’s where they’ll be
Over half a dozen fire station projects are in the works in Birmingham’s surrounding cities. While some of these projects aim to replace aging facilities and have lined up coincidentally, others are a response to ongoing population growth in different parts of the metro. Below is a list of...
Birmingham residents push for regulations on short term rental properties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham’s Zoning and Advisory Committee heard from residents Tuesday at a public hearing about zoning ordinances concerning Airbnb’s and short-tern rental properties. A lined wrapped around the room at the meeting as dozens of residents waited their turn to speak before the committee. Crestwood North resident, Verna Gates, […]
Interesting discovery made during demolition of Lewter Hardware building
The demolition of part of the famous Lewter Hardware building included a unique discovery. An old mural for Yucatan Gum was found behind a layer of brick, advertising one of the first flavored chewing gum brands in the world. Apparently, no one involved with the new project or with the...
Cold front will bring scattered to numerous showers and storms this afternoon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Wednesday morning. Fair skies will start off the day with very warm and muggy temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. Some patchy but dense fog will be expected for the morning commute in locations that saw heavy rainfall with yesterday’s storms. Today is looking partly cloudy with some peeks of sunshine boosting temperatures quickly into the upper 80s to lower 90s, the heat index will still hover around 100 degrees before the rain arrives. A cold front is forecast to move across the Tennessee Valley later today and this will trigger scattered to widespread rain showers and storms for the afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, isolated damaging wind gusts and small hail will be expected with any more organized and stronger storms developing later today.
Multiple West Alabama Cities Included In Heat Advisory
The cities of Moundville, Fayette, Eutaw, Demopolis, Tuscaloosa, and more are included in the latest Heat Advisory in West Alabama according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Residents are encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Wednesday,...
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