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Alabama Activates Statewide System For Stroke Symptom Care
Although emergency room visits are often expensive and may not be necessary for every condition, they number approximately 110 million each year in the United States. But not every medical facility is created equal; each has its own specialists, which can make it difficult for patients to know where to go in the event of…
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Tailgating Season Varies Across the United States
The Fourth of July might be the most popular grilling day in the United States, as 87% of people plan on cooking at some point during this holiday, but the fall is the most popular season for tailgating. College football, NFL, and even horse racing can result in some of the largest gathering of grillers…
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Kamtek Opens $60 Million Aluminum Casting Plant In Birmingham
Kamtek’s much-talked-about $60 million new aluminum die casting plant has finally opened its doors in Birmingham. A subsidiary of international automotive supplier Magna, Kamtek brings its new 150,000 square-foot plant to the area — and the company will eventually hire more than 100 workers there. Aluminum accounts for more than 80% of all die cast…
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Free Home Repair And Cleanup Possible For Those Affected By Harvey And Irma
Every year around spring, people start looking at their homes and removing the items that might no longer have value to them. Spring cleaning, as it’s called, is a stressful endeavor. To make it more manageable experts suggest marking tasks with estimated time: 10 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour, etc., and then only working one…
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Federal Judge: Alabama Department of Corrections Has Provided Horrendously Inadequate Mental Health Care
There’s a problem with health and dental care in Alabama jails, and one federal judge is looking for more answers. Back in June, U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson issued a ruling based on a 302-page document that explained situations in which the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has failed to maintain an adequate health…
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Alabama Mosque Burglar Struck in Virginia and Arizona
This past March, three separate Alabama mosques were burglarized. Investigators quickly determined that these three events were likely carried out by the same suspect. Now, new evidence appears to link these incidents with a number of similar burglaries throughout the country. On March 10, two Alabama mosques, one in Gadsden and the other in Anniston,…
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The Average Alabama Home Price Has Only Risen a Tiny Bit In the Past 10 Years
According to a 24/7 Wall Street report on the cost of homeownership across the nation, the median price of a home in Alabama has only increased 2.5% in the past 10 years, amounting to $143,500. This growth is quite low considering other states and represents the 18th lowest rate of price growth throughout the nation.…
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Alabama Couple Enlists Scuba Diver to Help Find Missing Engagement Ring
A diamond’s value is measured by the 4Cs: cut, carat, clarity, and color. But for Alabama bride Brooke Leavins, her new $5,000 sparkler was priceless. That’s why she and her husband Steven never gave up hope after Brooke accidentally flung the ring into a river a few weeks ago. The Leavins were out on their…
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Study Names Alabama Most Stressed State in the Union
Americans are reportedly more stressed than ever before. In fact, a new survey conducted by the American Psychological Association shows the first statistically significant increase in levels of stress since the review was first launched 10 years ago. And according to a 2017 WalletHub study, some states are more stressed out than others. Analysts looked…
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Bloomberg Report Casts Dark Shadow on Alabama’s Burgeoning Auto Industry
Last year, new vehicle sales increased for the sixth consecutive year, setting a new record of 17.5 million car purchases. And although the state of Alabama has impressed many with its rapidly growing auto parts manufacturing sector, a recent Bloomberg report has cast doubt on the methods “New Detroit” has used to get those extraordinary…