The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign. Helpful information and additional resources t…

Laura Craft couldn’t pick just one benefit when asked to name the best thing about driving an electric vehicle.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports at least 139 cases of monkeypox as of October 4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently noted that severe manifestations of monkeypox have been seen in the current outbreak in the United States. While anyone can be…

Do electric vehicles owners really save money on fueling and maintenance costs? Do EV owners have to compromise on power or cargo space when opting to drive one? How far can an EV owner drive on a single charge?

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is reminding residents in several northeast and north central counties of the state that United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will once again be distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) beginning on October 1. The current action is a con…

Sozo Children International, a Birmingham, Alabama based nonprofit ministry dedicated to serving at-risk children in Uganda, will host its annual fundraising Gala at The Club on September 29, 2022. The “Evening of Dreams” will feature a silent auction from 5:30p.m. to 7p.m. with a dinner and…

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded an $82.45 million grant to help make statewide broadband service availability a more attainable goal throughout Alabama.

During October, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, organizations are working to raise awareness about ways to prevent stillbirth and improve birth outcomes. 

Team Rowland will host the 2022 Rowland Road Series on Saturday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m. CST at Oak Mountain State Park. This year marks the third year of the event, which has become one of the marquis events for Parkinson’s Disease awareness and fundraising locally and one of the largest …

Brighton Day - Saturday, September 24, 2022 - Brighton Park - 10 am till 6 pm

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama State Parks will waive all entrance and parking fees on National Public Lands Day, which takes place Saturday, September 24, 2022.  

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Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday welcomed a special guest to the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. Service Dog Ivey is a highly trained, 12-week-old Labrador Retriever that could serve as either a mobility assistance dog or a seizure alert dog.  

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has been awarded a grant by the Alabama Tourism Department to coordinate hospitality training sessions designed to stimulate sustainable tourism, economic development, and business and community growth in select locations throughout central, sout…

Shamari Cooke never expected that downloading a free app called Count the Kicks to track her baby’s movements during pregnancy would help save her daughter’s life. During pregnancy, Shamari learned about the importance of kick counting from her obstetrician/gynecologist, who suggested she us…

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty l…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended the first updated COVID-19 boosters which target both the original strain of the virus and two of the Omicron variants (BA.4 and BA.5). People ages 12 and older are eligible to receive…

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports 69 cases of monkeypox in Alabama residents as of August 31 and is making a two-dose vaccination series available to persons at higher risk. ADPH continues to provide guidance and resources to educate, test, treat and prevent this illness.

The editorial team of Nursing Process just released rankings showing that Lawson State Community College's Practical Nursing Program has been named #1 in the state of Alabama out of 23 programs and has made it to the national list of "Best LPN programs in Every State for 2022".

The Jefferson County Commission approved a resolution at its Thursday, August 11, 2022, meeting declaring August 2022 “National Black Business Month” in Jefferson County. Jefferson County recognizes the importance that Black Owned businesses play in the county’s economic viability. Commissio…

On August 31, 2022, the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) recognized International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)1 by honoring the 401 lives lost to overdose in Jefferson County in 2021 with a flag display at the Guy M. Tate Building at 1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. …

Jefferson County is issuing a no contact advisory for portions of Patton Creek, due to sewer line damage from creek bank erosion. Repair efforts are underway to stop the overflow but in an abundance of caution, Jefferson County recommends the public avoid contact with Patton Creek from I- 65…

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Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $26 million in state funds to provide broadband services in numerous locations throughout Alabama.

Monkeypox is a legitimate public health issue that is relevant to all people. Everyone can acquire Monkeypox, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Starting on August 22, 2022, the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) will expand our Monkeypox vaccine operations to mee…

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Governor Ivey Announces Workforce at New Record High; Alabama Maintains Historically Low Unemployment Rate of 2.6%

The Jefferson County Commission approved last week financial support for four economic development projects and invested in the Birmingham Business Alliance’s new Supplier Scale program. These investments are expected to continue the County’s continued growth trajectory.

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Sozo Trading Co., located in the Avondale community in Birmingham, has been honored with the 2022 Career Partner Award presented by the Horizons School in Birmingham. The award will be presented during the school’s 27th Commencement Ceremonyat 10 a.m. on Friday August 12, 2022 in the histori…

Another COVID-19 vaccine option is now available to unvaccinated Alabama adults. The Alabama Department of Public Health has ordered 8,000  doses of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, and 5,000 of those doses are being sent to county health departments throughout the state.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues to respond to additional cases of monkeypox in the state and follow guidance from the  Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) in this national public health emergency. As of August 8, ADPH reports 19 cases in Alabama. More c…

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Be Kind Birmingham is a free mobile store located on a renovated school bus by Yellowhammer Construction that will pop up all over Birmingham and let those in need shop for goods for 100% free. They will launch this Saturday, August 6, 2022, with a concert from The Vegabounds at Avondale Bre…

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The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH), Alabama Media Group, and Crook Realty Company will continue partnering with Easy Testing to offer COVID-19 testing through August 27,2022. The testing site is on the corner of 18th Street and 1st Avenue North (1809 1st Ave N), Birmingham, AL …

Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to help protect their kids’ health, the health of their classmates, and their community. Childh…

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Birmingham students start school in just a few weeks and while some children are excited to return, others dread the start due to their financial circumstances.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) received the initial allocation of more than 200 doses of vaccine for monkeypox virus infection on July 21, with additional doses expected to be delivered soon. To help prevent illness from the virus, ADPH will offer vaccine and monitor for earl…