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17,000 AT&T workers have been on strike for three weeks. Here's why.
About 17,000 AT&T workers in the southeast are still on strike after the Communications Workers of America union withdrew from negotiations over a new contract. Internet service technicians, customer service representatives, and thousands of other workers in nine states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee—walked off the job after contract talks stalled last month.
Alabama stars gets ‘life-changing’ invitation to tour with Post Malone
A hard-charging independent Alabama band has just thrown its September-October tour plans up in the air for a spectacular reason: They will open for Post Malone instead. Muscadine Bloodline announced the news Wednesday, asking for “grace and understanding” from fans as they pursue a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Touring with Malone means the band must reschedule a run of dates that were to start this weekend.
Alabama restaurant chain to start opening for dinner, offer free doughnuts
Hero, the Birmingham-based breakfast and lunch concept known for its brioche doughnuts and two-fisted cheeseburgers, will begin opening for dinner at its four Alabama locations. Hero restaurants in Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover and Trussville will remain open until 8 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 10, according to a media release. “Following requests...
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama Raise Awareness of Mental Health Crisis in Construction Industry
Calhoun County, AL – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC) is raising awareness about the growing mental health crisis within the construction industry and informing its members about available mental health resources. The organization is dedicated to addressing the high rates of suicide among construction workers and helping to create a more supportive environment […] The post Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama Raise Awareness of Mental Health Crisis in Construction Industry appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Leads 23-State Brief in Support of Florida’s Law on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has spearheaded a 23-state coalition in filing a legal brief in support of Florida’s appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Doe v. Surgeon General, State of Florida. The appeal challenges a district court’s decision to block a Florida law that restricts gender transition procedures for […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Leads 23-State Brief in Support of Florida’s Law on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Fatal Blunder: Patient, 70, Bled to Death After Surgeon ‘Mistakenly’ Removed Liver Instead of Spleen
An Alabama man reportedly died last month when a hospital in Florida mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen during surgery, RadarOnline.com can reveal.William Bryan, 70, and his wife were at their rental property in Okaloosa County, Florida, when Bryan suffered pain in his left side, the Miami Herald reported.The couple went to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, where doctors urged Bryan to have surgery to avoid serious health complications, according to Joe Zarzour, the attorney representing Bryan’s widow.On Aug. 21, Bryan was scheduled to undergo a laparoscopic splenectomy, according to Zarzour.However, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky is accused of accidentally...
Alabama woman crossing the street killed in hit-and-run accident
Alabama authorities are investigating after an Alabama woman crossing the street was hit and killed. Birmingham police are investigating a hit-and-run accident at approximately 10:30 p.m. Friday on Princeton Avenue Southwest at Lomb Avenue. The woman who was killed after being struck by a vehicle was identified as April Rosella...
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