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World premiere performance of music and films inspired by Alabamians, “The Courage Lies Within You,”
In this free multimedia presentation, the UAB Chamber Trio will perform 11 new works of music, with original films created by students in honor of noteworthy people from Alabama.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:02 PM


New study highlights pandemic effects on mental health of parents juggling unemployment and having c
A new study from UAB provides clarity on how the pandemic mattered for the mental health of parents with school-age children.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:01 PM
College angler competes in Bassmaster Classic six months after emergency brain surgery
The UAB neurosurgery team performed an emergency brain aspiration on Easton Fothergill after he was rushed to UAB Hospital with a large brain abscess.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:01 PM
This National Donate Life Month, the need for organ, eye and tissue donation remains great
National Donate Life Month celebrates the lifesaving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation that many give and receive.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
Donate professional clothing and accessories at the annual Suits for Success drive to support career
Suits for Success supplies several tons of clothing not only to women but also to students and patients in need, empowering them to confidently avail employment opportunities and advance their careers.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
A is for Arrington: UAB graduate student publishes first childrens book
UAB graduate student discovered an educational need for childrens books about how local African American heroes sprang to action.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
Morphine tolerance results from Tiam1-mediated maladaptive plasticity in spinal neurons
Understanding the mechanisms underlying tolerance and hyperalgesia is essential to enhance morphines utility in chronic pain management.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
Bodine Al-Sharif named a 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar
Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has given more than 390,000 professionals of all backgrounds and fields the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
Support brain cancer research during the 11th annual Blazer Bolt 5K and fun run
The annual race will be held Saturday, May 18, at Railroad Park. A virtual option will be offered this year.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
Lee awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Award
The National Science Foundation has awarded Hui-Ting Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor at UAB, the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
Join the fight against oral cancer with a free screening
Screenings will take a few minutes to conduct and will include a check for lesions and lumps on the neck or in the mouth.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:09:00 PM
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UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:59 PM
Hendrix finds the right fit with Masters in Forensic Science program
Hendrix reflects on her time in the forensic science program, she calls attention to the close-knit community that exists between the students and the faculty.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:59 PM
Spring commencement at UAB will be April 26-27
This semester, at least 2,963 students are eligible to graduate, and more than 1,871 students are expected to walk in the three ceremonies in Bartow Arena.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:58 PM
From classrooms to corporations: Computer science graduate makes a pioneering impact and has a promi
Moolchandani is also a DJ, which is not a mere hobby but a commitment that complements her academic pursuits in computer science as she blends her passion for both technology and music through this role.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:54 PM
Staying on trend: New research dives into aligning social media skills development to industry expec
New research from the UAB Collat School of Business emphasizes the importance of aligning social media skills development with industry expectations, recognizing the value of practical experience through client projects.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:54 PM
Zhai receives award from American Counseling Association
Zhai says the award is more than an accolade; it aligns with his long-term aspiration to advance counseling research and bridge mental health care gaps to drive better health outcomes among diverse populations.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:54 PM
UAB partners with Birmingham City Schools to expand Mini Medical School program
Students enrolled in the UAB Department of Pediatrics Mini Medical School are immersed in hands-on learning about the wide variety of career opportunities in the health care field.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:54 PM
Postpartum depression after adolescent stress shows a dysregulated HPA axis: a cross-species transla
This serious mental health problem resists treatment, but a mouse model shows a potential new treatment.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:54 PM
UAB opens Brain Aging and Memory Hub to address cognitive brain health and memory disorders in Alaba
The new Brain Aging and Memory Hub will house the UAB Divisions of Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, as well as the Alzheimers Disease Center and the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute.
UAB Campus News at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:54 PM
Local vet to sponsor new facility dog
The Linda Nolen Learning Center recently received a new facility dog, Guava.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
Sports Editors Note By Kyle Parmley: 2 winners?
Weve officially put another winter sports season in the books, my ninth at Starnes Media.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
Shelby County Schools offering summer driver education classes
All classes are taught by certified teachers and students must have 50 miles of varied driving experience before the start of class...
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
Palmer: US must learn from fiscal, border mistakes to keep from destroying future
Congressman Gary Palmer gave a Washington update to six Birmingham area chambers of commerce in Hoover on Thursday.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
The Buck Creek Coffee Buckwagon comes to Chelsea
The Buckwagon is located at Chelsea Village, 10699 Old Hwy. 280.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
Ribbon cutting held at Cottages at Greystone
The 189-unit, low-density multifamily development is just minutes off U.S. 280.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
2024 Patton Creek Art Festival finds happy home indoors
Turnout for the festival was the best ever, Central Alabama Artist Guild President Jinger Glasgow said.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
Ear piercing studio opening first Alabama location at The Summit
Rowan has set the industry standard for providing the safest ear piercing on the market by using only licensed nurses offering a safe piercing experience for kids and adults.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
Kids win Hoover police Porsche, Bearcat rides at Denim & Dining auction
The surprise auction items were a big hit at the Hoover City Schools Foundation fundraiser Friday night.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
U.S. News & World Report ranks Oak Mountain High School 10th, Chelsea 25th in the state
Oak Mountain ranked No. 974 nationally while Chelsea ranked No. 2,233 nationally.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:20 PM
5 new + coming soon openings in The Magic City
?? NEW + COMING SOON: Check out five new establishments opening their doors—from seafood in Moody to BBQ in Pelham. Lets dive into the latest buzz! #BirminghamAL #newandcomingsoon #LP...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Birmingham Botanical Gardens ranked 5th most beautiful botanical garden in the Southeast
?? The study compared the total number of hastags on social media of more than 2,700 U.S. landmarks ?? #BirminghamBotanicalGardens #BirminghamBotanicalGarden #BhamBotanicalGardens nw...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Birmingham train crossings to be made easier with new grant
??? ?? Help is on the way to fix train crossings - BUT it will take time to fix the problem. #traincrossings #birminghamalabama #trussvillealabama...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Job-seekers: Find your dream job in Birmingham—9K+ openings right now
?? JOB SEEKERS: There are over 9,000 jobs available in Birmingham right now. Check them out! NowPartner #birminghamal #jobsinbirmingham...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Whats going up at the former Highland Plaza site in Southside? [Photos]
??????You might have noticed a pair of cranes on a construction site at the former Highland Plaza shopping center. Here is the latest. #devlopment #birminghamalabama...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
We asked 5 local entrepreneurs for the best financial advice they ever got—find out what they said
???? BEST ADVICE: We talked to 5 local entrepreneurs to find out who gave them their best financial advice. ?? NowPartner #Regions #InnovationDepot #BuildingFinancialConfidence SMS...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Heres where home prices stand in the Birmingham metro now
?? BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE: Want to know what homes are selling for in the Magic City? #birmingham #realestate #homeprices...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
From African rhinos to poultry labs—all you can experience through this Auburn program now
?? RHINOS + POULTRY: These Auburn students are taking on some of the most unique experiences you could imagine. Check it out ?? NowPartner #auburnuniversity #agriculture...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Learn a new language with these 7 classes around Birmingham
?? LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE: Wanting to pick up a new hobby? Check out these 7 classes to do just that. #AC...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Director celebrates Springville fish passage project protecting rare fish
?? FUN FACT: Within a 50-mile radius of Springville, Alabama, you can find well over 200 species of freshwater fishes. #environment #nature #wildlife...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:08:19 PM
Behind Tiera Kennedys Dream Collaboration with Beyoncé, Dolly Parton
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times When asked about her dream music collaboration, rising singer-songwriter Tiera Kennedy would always respond, “Beyonce and Dolly Parton.” That dream has become a reality. “Technically, I have collaborated with both now,” Kennedy told The Birmingham Times during a recent interview. “[Beyoncé gave] an up-and-coming artist like me such […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:43 PM
Page Sisters Create Wellness Company in Birmingham to Address Public Health Issues
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Jamilah Page learned early on her love for helping others through her dad. “I wanted to be a psychologist … I remember one day my dad let me act like a therapist. It was a very pivotal moment for me. It definitely inspired us, especially me, to be […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:40 PM
Birmingham Resident Lottery Launches for Tickets for MLB at Rickwood Field
City of Birmingham Major League Baseball today announced the launch of the ticketing process for the two primary MLB and MiLB games scheduled for Rickwood Field in Birmingham, in June. Tickets for MLB at Rickwood Field, A Tribute to the Negro Leagues, which will feature the first-ever official MLB game at the historic ballpark between […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:36 PM
Dora Marrisette Leads the Search for Birminghams Oldest African American Genealogy Group
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The third Saturday of every month is special for Dora Marrisette, President of The Birmingham African American Genealogy Group Inc. (BAAGG) and members of the organization. “We are a group of people [who] are curious about our roots, where we came from, and our people,” said Marrisette. “We are […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:35 PM
Dr. William H. Harris, Former Alabama State University President, Dies at 79
The Birmingham Times Dr. William H. Harris, former Alabama State University President, died on Friday, April 19, the university announced. He was 79. “The university extends its deepest condolences to President Harris wife, former first lady Wanda Harris, his son Dr. William J. Harris, and his family, friends, former employees, alumni and the myriad people […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:34 PM
Libbys Friends Provides Support for Families With Special Needs Children
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Libbys Friends, a nonprofit that assists families with a child who has a disability, has won its share for accolades for great work including “Best Local Cause” twice and “Family of the Year” once, but Lane Hagan, who serves as Executive Director of the group, said theres more. […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:33 PM
Michael Jordans Competitive Drive Victorious at Talladega Superspeedway
By Paul Newberry | AP National Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. — Suddenly, Michael Jordan’s new life seems just as satisfying as his old one. This felt a whole lot like M.J. knocking down a buzzer beater, winning the big game, celebrating like a champion. Of course, his title-hoarding days in the NBA are long behind him. […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:31 PM
I Did the Traditional Down-on-One-Knee Proposal, and She Said, Yes
BY JEDON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times HERNANDO & ADRIENNE CARTER Live: Homewood Married: March 22, 2003 Met:  September 2001, in the Volker Hall parking lot on UABs campus. Hernando was a 1st-year medical student and Adrienne was a 4th-year medical student. However, Hernando recalls crossing paths one year prior during his undergrad […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:30 PM
Birminghams Pancreatic Cancer Walk on April 27 Will Include Family of Rep. John Lewis
Special to The Times Growing up, Armmon Carter knew John Lewis as an older cousin whod come home from time to time to visit his family back in Troy, Alabama. Even though Lewis by then was a Georgia congressman, his visits home were low-key. It took years before Carter realized that his cousin from just […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:29 PM
Birmingham Makes Arrests for Exhibition Driving, Seizes Guns; More Enforcement to Come, Says Mayor
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said Tuesday that a Birmingham Police Department operation launched earlier this month aimed at curbing exhibition drivers — leading to five arrests and seven vehicles and seven guns seized — “is not one weekend and done.” Woodfin told the council that Operation Knight Rider […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:06:28 PM
Real estate roundup: News from Oakley Group, Brasfield & Gorrie, Capstone Building Corp.
A roundup of news from commercial real estate entities in the metro area.
Birmingham Business Journal at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:55:32 PM
Indiana-headquartered developer proposes project for Daniel Payne
The developer completed its first speculative venture in the state nearby in 2022.
Birmingham Business Journal at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:49:20 PM
Bham-based credit union appoints board member
He will fill the board vacancy created by the retirement of a longtime board member.
Birmingham Business Journal at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:43:40 PM
Tax bills for metro Birmingham homeowners are growing. The worst may lie ahead.
A dramatic increase in home prices is one reason tax bills for local homeowners have been on the rise. But analysts say it may just be the tip of the iceberg.
Birmingham Business Journal at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:38:40 PM
Watch video of 110-year-old Alabama Power steam plant being demolished
Alabama Powers Plant Gadsden was demolished April 20, ending a 110-year history for the power companys first steam plant. RELATED: Alabama Powers Plant Gadsden slated for demolition after 110-year history Wayne Edwards, who had the longest tenure as the plants manager, pushed the ceremonial plunger to kick off the explosions that brought down the [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:09:27 PM
Student at Alabamas Samford University is on deck for a Banana Ball summer
McKinley Johnston, a student at Alabama's Samford University, is gearing up for whats bound to be an interesting summer internship, with the Savannah Bananas. Known for their engaging fan experiences, the Savannah Bananas baseball team are loved by millions on Tik Tok for their choreographed dances and untraditional game of “Banana Ball.” Since their [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:09:27 PM
Saving lives miles high with flight nurses at Alabamas Maxwell Air Force Base
When severely injured, wounded or sick service members require transportation via airlift, medical care cant stop mid-flight. As senior members of aeromedical evacuation teams, its the responsibility of U.S. Air Force flight nurses, Air Force specialty code 46NXF, to provide life-saving emergency and pre-hospital care to service members up to 30,000 feet in the [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:09:14 PM
Chef Rusty Tucker brings classical skills to his Alabama pit barbecue
Homegrown and chef-driven. Authentic yet inventive. Intuitive and intentional. Really good and simply real. Rustys Bar-B-Q in Leeds is all that, and owner Rusty Tucker will still surprise you. About 20 minutes from Birmingham and just off I-20 (where he has some official tourist-boosting signage), Rustys is ideally located – just up the hill [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:09:14 PM
Alabamas Montgomery Biscuits celebrate 20th anniversary
More than 200 former Biscuits players have gone on to play in Major League Baseball.
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:09:08 PM
James Spann: Showers will be hard to find in Alabama through the weekend
Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 50s.
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:09:01 PM

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