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Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
RFP for Lease of Mass Hangar T
Request for proposals (RFP) for lease of Mass Hangar T at the Shelby County Airport will be received in the office of the Chief Financial Officer, Shelby County Administration Building, 200 West College Street, Room 125 in Columbiana, Alabama 35051, until 2:00 p.m. on August 15, 2024 at which time RFP’s will be publicly opened and read. The Shelby County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in awarding this lease to the Proposer. Proposers are to state that the proposals submitted are firm and that no claims for errors will be made after proposals are opened and subsequent thereof. If you have any questions concerning this RFP, please contact Gina LeCroy at rlecroy@shelbyal.com.
Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Economic Engines
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Anniston Army Depot, established in 1941, is the Department of Defense Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for almost all ground combat, assault bridging, small arms, towed and self-propelled artillery systems, locomotives, rail equipment and non-tactical generators. Major tenants include the Anniston Munitions Center, the Defense...
Hale County Hospital has a million reasons to smile
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hale County Hospital got $1 million Friday in order to make improvements. Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced the money Friday morning, and leaders are saying it could not have come a better time. Hale County Hospital officials say they will quickly put the money towards renovating the...
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...
Birmingham school leaders to evaluate Superintendent Sullivan's performance
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham school leaders are hosting the first of two evaluation meetings Friday as they grade their Superintendent. This evaluation comes after the most recent scores of Birmingham City schools have been released by the Alabama Department of Education along with ACAP reading scores for third grade students.
Birmingham police start homicide investigation in Southside
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police arrived on the scene of a homicide investigation Friday night. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the investigation is occurring in the 100 block of Penthouse Drive. BPD responded to a call of a person shot at around 9:25 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, they discovered an […]
Talladega College gymnasts raising money to fight the program's elimination
TALLADEGA, Ala. — When Talladega College abruptlyended their gymnastics program just a few weeks ago after its inaugural season, the gymnasts say they were in shock. Now, they've banded together to try to save the program. They were the first HBCU to win a competition. They competed and placed...
Celebration of life set for Alan Kaufman, Wall Street Deli founder and retired UAB golf coach
A celebration of life is scheduled this Saturday, July 27, for Alan Kaufman, a Vestavia Hills resident who founded the sandwich restaurant chain that became Wall Street Deli and then launched a second career in retirement as the golf coach for the UAB Blazers. Kaufman died on July 15 after...
Redland Nutrition celebrates grand opening
Redland Nutrition has been open since March, but now the business finally has a sign. Owner Jeanine Faulkner and the rest of Redland Nutrition hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at their store located at 41 Emerald Mountain Expressway in Wetumpka. The store also hosted a grand opening celebration...
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