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UAB study postcard discloses patient information
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The UAB School of Nursing has informed 1,655 patients this week of an incident in which a study recruitment postcard sent to the patients inadvertently shared protected health information (PHI). According to a press release from the university, the Postcard, that was intended to encourage participation...
Magneco/Metrel holds grand opening at former steel mill
Last Friday, July 19, Mayor Craig Ford welcomed Magneco/Metrel to Gadsden during a dedication and grand opening ceremony. The company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. “I remember when the steel plant shut down, and it’s...
UAB Athletics hosting Fan Fest to kickoff 2024 football season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB Athletics will be celebrating the start of the 2024 football season with their second annual fan fest at the UAB Football Operations Center Aug. 17. The event will give fans the opportunity to pick up their 2024 schedule posters and interact with players from the...
Birmingham-area Verizon Wireless stores to give away $3M worth in free backpacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event in three Alabama locations on Sunday. Backpacks can be one of the more expensive items on school supply lists, with...
Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things fun and joy-filled, sporting plants, flowers, home decor and more. On June 10, 2024, that vision came to fruition as her plant, gift and home...
2024 DL Recruit Flips From Alabama…Again
The tumultuous recruitment of in-state defensive lineman Antonio Coleman took another turn late Saturday evening. Coleman originally committed to Alabama on Sept. 11, 2023. He remained committed to the Crimson Tide through the remainder of the season before de-committing and flipping his commitment to Auburn on Dec. 22. Auburn's 2025...
Alabama football summer cookout recruit visitor list
Alabama football is set to close out summer recruiting with top recruits coming to town for the Crimson Tide’s cookout. Here is a list of recruits Touchdown Alabama has confirmed will be in Tuscaloosa:. Keelon Russell – 5-Star QB. Caleb Cunningham – 5-Star WR. Ty Haywood 5-Star...
Huntsville native Tyler Watts finishes runner-up in U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Grissom High School student and Huntsville native Tyler Watts posted a runner-up finish in the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on Saturday at Oakland Hills Country Club. The 16-year-old Watts fell 4 and 3 to Trevor Gutschewski of Omaha, Neb., in the championship match of the prestigious event. He won eight of Saturday’s 33 holes.
PCES student learns about coding, malware with cyber camp scholarship
Uriah Fisher, 11-year-old sixth grader at Phil Campbell Elementary School last semester, won a scholarship to attend a cyber camp at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. earlier this year. From a Thursday evening to a Monday evening, when he, along with his group of 27 other children,...
Anderson Ave boutique celebrates opening in Trussville
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–A popular online boutique celebrated the opening of its new brick and mortar store on Trussville’s Main Street this week. Representatives from the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Trussville, and other community members gathered at Anderson Ave for the ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. “Thanks to everyone […]
Summer camp gives students a chance to learn about the film industry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Kids attending a unique summer camp in Birmingham have gotten some hands on experience in the magic of making movies. On The Set Summer Film Camp allows a group of students the chance to learn all about the movie industry, from production to acting, lighting, and management.
Slim Chickens grand opening set for July 22
Lim Chickens will be making their grand opening in Albertville on Monday, July 22. Slim Chickens will be operated by experienced restaurateurs Alan Renfroe and Dana Price. Renfroe and Price plan to bring delicious fried chicken and Southern-inspired sides to Albertville. With the new Slim Chickens location, it will make a positive economic impact with 50 new jobs being created for the Albertville community.
‘We must stick together:’ Member of British House of Parliament makes special visit to North Alabama
You don't see politicians from across the globe in North Alabama often but Lord Ross Kempsell, a member of the British House of the Lords, made a special visit to Huntsville Friday highlighting why the relationship between the U.S and U.K. is so significant.
Take After Take with Carl Prather: RIP NCAA Football 14, Hello College Football 25
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On this week’s show, Carl says goodbye to NCAA Football 14 and shares his excitement about the newest iteration, College Football 25. We also discuss the absurdity of the Home Field Advantage rankings for the new game and give our hottest sports take that is bound to make some people mad. But remember, Take After Take is a safe space...
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