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[ November 11, 2026 ] Title games and more on tap Sports
[ November 11, 2026 ] Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on Hampton Cove emergency department Health
[ November 11, 2026 ] Don’t miss the window: what to know about 2027 health insurance open enrollment Health
[ November 11, 2026 ] Glow on a budget: Overlooked drugstore products that can help your skin shine Health
[ November 11, 2026 ] Think you have a sore throat or a frog in your throat? Acid reflux could be the culprit Health

Sewage in well water tied to disease in Alabama Black Belt

December 12, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek Children in Black Belt homes without working sewage systems were more likely to have pathogens in their bodies if they rely on well water, a recent study found. Researcher Drew Capone, professor of Public […]

Board member sues Birmingham Water Works for allegedly hiding legal expense records from public

December 12, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Joseph D. Bryant A longtime member of the Birmingham Water Works Board is suing his cohorts, accusing the board of violating Alabama’s open records law by hiding information about legal expenses from the public. […]

Birmingham-Southern makes another request to State Treasurer Young Boozer for $30 million state loan

December 12, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Birmingham-Southern College has told State Treasurer Young Boozer it can offer the state first-claim position on its collateral assets, which would fix one of the deficiencies Boozer cited in his decision to deny […]

This Alabama city has 3rd least sustainable credit card debt in the country

December 12, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore The average U.S. household owes more than $10,200 in credit card debt, a figure that’s up 5.6% from the previous year and shows no signs of slowing. Some people are in a better […]

Alabama police officer caught on video using stun gun on handcuffed man: ‘Do you want it again?’

December 5, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson An Alabama police officer is on leave while authorities investigate a weekend arrest captured on video in Reform showing a handcuffed man being hit with a stun gun. The video begins with […]

At rally, Jawan Dallas family’s attorney and activists ‘serve notice’ to Mobile leaders

December 5, 2023 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp Inviting the U.S. Attorney General’s Office to investigate, organizing marches during city council meetings, and demanding the Mobile City Council host their meetings at night were among some of the proposals from a rally […]

United Methodist split: changing signs reflect upheaval

December 5, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Greg Garrison More than half of the United Methodist churches across Alabama have disaffiliated from the denomination, and the signs are becoming obvious – churches are literally changing their signs, reflecting the upheaval that’s happened. […]

Guest opinion: Why expanding Medicaid in Alabama is the right and rational Choice

November 28, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Allison Berkowitz This is a guest opinion As a social worker, witnessing the hardships faced by those with painful health issues – and without access to care – is deeply disheartening. Expanding Medicaid in Alabama […]

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission tosses out scores used to rank business license applicants

November 28, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Monday will consider an agreement to try to end months of delays in its efforts to issue licenses to companies to make and sell medical marijuana products. […]

Joseph Winters and his rise from prison to CEO of a Birmingham road building company

November 21, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham Times Joseph Winters describes himself as a “lifelong learner and a student at heart,” and the lessons he’s learned have included […]