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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...
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...
ALDOT: Look for brief, traffic signal disruptions beginning Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is rolling out the first wave of what it calls a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area. Starting Monday, August 26, ALDOT says motorists may experience brief signal disruptions as the new systems come online.
The Forge with Alex and Stephen Kendrick
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - THE FORGE, in theaters August 23, tells the story of Isaiah Wright, a 19-year-old who lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he still has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mom, Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum - to step up or move out.
Groups seeking Mobile's opioid settlement funds asked to submit form
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In July, Mobile city leaders approved a $154,000 consulting contract with The Helios Alliance to help them determine how to best spend $2.3 million in opioid settlement funds. The organization's founder Rayford Etherton says they're trying to get public engagement and are asking interested groups to fill out a form ahead of a community meeting September 4th. Etherton says they're focused on opioid use prevention, treatment, survivor programs and communication coordination.
Coach Houle’s Debut Results In A Scoreless Draw vs. Mobile
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University women's soccer program produced a shutout but could not muster any offense either, as Head Coach Harrison Houle's first match at the helm ended with a pair of zeroes on the scoreboard in the team's regular season and home opener against the University of Mobile, 0-0. The Basics:
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
Working to fight food insecurity in the Mobile area
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - There was a special event in Foley on Saturday to call attention to the problem of children and hunger. It was called Strike Out Hunger, a benefit for a group called Secret Meals for Hungry Children. The event was held at Gulf Bowl in Foley. Food...
Earthquake detected in northeast Alabama; no damage reported
A small earthquake occurred in northeast Alabama late Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed. The quake happened at 11:35 p.m. Friday. Its epicenter was about two and a half miles below the surface, less than half a mile north-northeast of the town of Section in Jackson County and about 6.7 miles south-southeast of Scottsboro.
Now that both conventions are over, which presidential candidate has a stronger campaign?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Several democratic delegates are back in Alabama after spending this week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. With both conventions having passed, Republicans and Democrats say there are striking differences between party conventions. “I think one of the things that you did not see, if you contrast and compare the […]
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