Every journey begins with a single, often small, step. But the challenge for many is getting started. Dr. Josh Klapow wants to help you take that first step toward positive change in your life. The clinical psychologist and associate professor of public health at UAB is featured in our weekly multimedia series called “Take Action.” […]

Scott Frye said he has received a “second chance” at life, thanks to the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (ATEF). Now Frye, who was convicted of securities fraud, is passing along that gift by giving former prisoners a second chance. Frye is a graduate of ATEF, a facility in Columbiana that helps prepare offenders for successful […]

Former NFL star and Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett graduated from the school of hard knocks. Years later, he’s paying the price for his determination to excel on the football field with memory loss and other physical ailments. Dorsett talks openly about sustaining numerous concussions and the resulting brain injury he suffered as a result […]

Deaths from the state’s traffic crashes in 2016 increased by nearly a quarter from 2015, according to a recent study of data by researchers at the University of Alabama. Critical causes of more traffic fatalities include increased speeds, lack of safety belts and more distracted drivers as well as pedestrians, according to the analysis of […]

Streams that feed Alabama Power reservoirs have not recovered from the severe drought conditions of last year, even though the state has seen wetter conditions over the past several weeks. A number of those streams are approaching or have reached record low levels for this time of year. The weather outlook calls for dry conditions […]

Until now, a team of late-shift clinical technologists in the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed between 4,000 and 5,000 tubes of blood every night, providing information to help guide patient care, while keeping watch for abnormal test results that require immediate notification to clinicians. Now a new $6.8 million, automated lab in the UAB […]

Deontay Wilder is heading back to a ring near you. The World Boxing Council heavyweight champion announced today that he will defend his title against Poland’s Andrzej Wawrzyk on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The event will air nationally via Premier Boxing Champions on Fox with the broadcast beginning […]

The Alabama-built Honda Ridgeline pickup has been named the 2017 North American Truck of the Year. The award was announced this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ridgeline bested two other finalists: the Ford F-series Super Duty and the Nissan Titan. In accepting the award, John Mendel, executive vice president […]

When you turn 175 it’s good to have some friends around you and Samford University had some good friends to draw from. Comedian John Crist, actor Tony Hale, Little Big Town, National Football League players and other alumni and student groups are among the Samford University community wishing the institution a happy 175th birthday in […]

Every journey begins with a single, often small, step. But the challenge for many is getting started. Dr. Josh Klapow wants to help you take that first step toward positive change in your life. The clinical psychologist and associate professor of public health at UAB is featured in our weekly multimedia series called “Take Action.” […]

By Rachel Williams On the second floor of Samford University’s College of Health Sciences, Logan Joiner and Rachel Miller step out of the laboratory with exciting news. They have just completed research that can change the way pediatric cardiac patients receive medication and nutrition. Pediatric patients in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at Children’s […]

Regions Bank on Thursday formally unveiled the company’s most modern branch location in metro Birmingham to date. “In many ways, this location represents the future of branch banking,” said Brandon Greve, Consumer Banking Executive for Regions. “Regions is making a visit to the bank more convenient and more meaningful. We’re doing this by helping customers […]

Martin Landry really can sing. Really. The 31-year-old performer graduated with a musical theater degree from Birmingham-Southern College, making his professional debut in Red Mountain Theatre Company’s “Forever Plaid” before heading to New York, where he works consistently. But you’d never know that from his most-seen piece of work. His lip-syncing to an excruciatingly bad […]

Glenn Fleisig, Ph.D., an alumnus and adjunct faculty member of the School of Engineering, has done pioneering research that is making baseball safer for Major Leaguers, and Little Leaguers. As the epic 2016 World Series between the Cubs and the Indians wore on, there was one question on everyone’s mind: When will Aroldis Chapman’s arm […]

In 2014, Southern Research received funding from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) through a multi-center U19 grant (U19AI109680) administered by the University of Alabama at Birmingham to conduct high throughput screening (HTS) against six disease-causing viruses: dengue, West Nile, SARS, influenza, Venezuela equine encephalitis complex, and chikungunya. With the program in […]

University of Alabama at Birmingham Eye Care and Jefferson County Department of Health are partnering again this year to provide comprehensive eye exams and glasses for low-income or underinsured patients through the outreach program Community Eye Care, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Established in 2013, the Gift of Sight program provides patients with complimentary eye care at […]

By Michael Tomberlin When the Iron Bowl is played in Auburn, an eagle flies over the stadium prior to the game. Airbus is upping the ante in Tuscaloosa this year. An Alabama-built Airbus A321 commercial airliner will conduct a pregame flyover at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday at 2:16 p.m. prior to kickoff of the Iron Bowl. […]

Davis Cup tennis returns to the Deep South early next year, and it’s coming back to the same address. The United States Tennis Association announced Thursday at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame that Team USA will open play in the 2017 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. That […]

James Spann: Another mostly rainless week for Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.   HISTORIC DRY SPELL ROLLS ALONG: The last measurable rain in Birmingham was on Sept. 18 with 0.32 inches. The last time we had more than 1 inch in a 24-hour period came on July 30, when the total was 1.33 inches. […]

For nearly 70 years, Birmingham has honored veterans with its National Veterans Day Parade, the nation’s first and longest-running Veterans Day parade. This year’s parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Birmingham. The following article, by Mike Oakley, longtime Master of Ceremonies for the parade and an Alabama Power employee, tells how Veterans […]

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has been pulling double-duty on elections of late. Last Sunday he served as an international observer for Russia’s parliamentary elections. Next week, his office will unveil its latest celebrity public service announcement designed to encourage Alabamians to register and vote in November, featuring “The Round Mound of Rebound,” retired […]

It’s the first day of fall, and while cooler weather may still seem far off, it’s a good time to consider some simple “temperature tamers” that can help you save on energy as temperatures begin their slide: 1. When it’s time to switch to heating, set the thermostat no higher than 68 degrees when you’re […]

By Kara Kennedy Samford University senior Grace Bowes did not know what to expect when she landed a coveted ESPN internship last summer. Bowes secured her spot with the sports broadcasting business after eight interviews and a sports knowledge exam. Before pursuing the internship with ESPN, she had the opportunity to meet and spend time […]

Southern Research will use a $60,202 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to develop a strategic plan to foster job creation and entrepreneurial activity in 19 Alabama counties hurt by the decline of the coal industry. This downturn has struck a blow to portions of northwest and central Alabama, wiping out thousands of jobs […]