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Confirmed Zika Cases at University of Alabama
The University of Alabama has notified students about one or more “confirmed cases” of the Zika virus on its campus as a result of persons studying or traveling abroad to widely affected areas. An email from the Education Abroad department advised all students who had recently visited Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central or South America…
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Airbus Supplier Expands Operations in Alabama, Creating New Jons
There is good news for Alabama citizens this month: UTC Aerospace Systems has announced plans to expand its Baldwin County aerostructures plant with a $30 million facility. The new base will supply integrated jet engines to the Airbus A320 family assembly line in Mobile, which will in effect create 260 jobs. UTC revealed that they…
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Keselowski Finishes First for His Fourth Talladega Win
One of Alabama’s most exciting events has circled around once again! The Talladega Geico 500 race weekend began on Friday, April 29, for a whirlwind of fun! The festivities kicked off on Friday afternoon with an autograph session at the Hospitality Village behind Birmingham Tower. Drivers in attendance included Justin Allgaier, Dakoda Armstrong, Chris Cockrum,…
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Huntsville Pharmacist Criticizes $85 Million Medicaid Cuts
Unless Alabama lawmakers find a way to plug an $85 million hole in the state’s Medicaid funding, major cuts are on the way for residents who rely on the program. Medicaid already makes up the largest portion of the Alabama state budget, but Medicaid officials say they need $100 million extra in funding to both…
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First Alabama-Made Airbus Takes Flight to Delight of Hundreds of Mobile Spectators
This isn’t the first time Mobile, AL, has been involved in a historically significant aviation moment, and if everything goes according to plan, it certainly won’t be its last. Local CBS affiliate WKRG reports that about two hundred people showed up to Doyle Park, right next to the Brookley Aeroplex, in mid-March to watch as…
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University of South Alabama Student Fights Disability Discrimination
It takes a lot to overcome one’s own personal hardships. But for University of South Alabama senior Shaudell Brooks, her personal achievement turned into a mission to change the world. In many ways, the 23-year-old Alabama native is like most women her age. As a senior at her university, Brooks is pursuing a bachelor’s degree…
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40 Good Samaritans Give Dolphin New Chance at Life
A little dolphin is swimming easy this week after being rescued from the north section of the Perdido River by some good samaritans.The dolphin wasn’t stranded on the shore or hit by a boat. This salt water loving guy had spent too much time swimming in fresh water and got stuck — the channel out…
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Drug Raid in Alabama Leads to Arrest of Dryer Man
UPDATED 9/15/20 On Wednesday, March 30, Alabama police got an early April Fool’s prank when they busted into a home of a suspected drug dealer and found drugs, firearms, and a man sleeping inside a dryer. Michael Christopher Davis, 33, attempted to hide from police during the drug raid by climbing into a dryer. “Folks,…
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Hoover Dentistry Looking for New General Dentist as it Continues to Expand its Treatment Options
When you have some dental problems such as too much tartar or swollen gums, you may wonder- do I need a family dentist? It can be highly convenient to go to a family dentist you can make appointments with them for everyone in the family. So, how do they clean your teeth at the dentist?…
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Driver Airlifted After Propane Tanker Explodes Following Accident
Propane, like various other fossil fuels, is a useful resource for powering production and propelling vehicles. It can also be an incredibly dangerous material if mishandled. According to TheRandolphLeader.com, one unfortunate truck driver is recovering from serious injuries after the propane tanker he was driving exploded during an accident he was involved in.Bobby Thurston Sulivan,…