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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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:38 AM


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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:38 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:38 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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UAB Campus News at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
UAB graduate uses family history and passion to mitigate health disparities as inspiration to advanc
Sarah Haas childhood experiences in hospitals with her grandmother inspired her passion for medicine and influenced the focus of her thesis on cancer.
UAB Campus News at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
Paying it forward: Fonville finds purpose in health diagnosis
School of Nursing student Emily Fonville quickly learned the UAB family is committed to helping each other achieve their purpose after her longtime health issues challenged her education.
UAB Campus News at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:08:37 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
3 must-know tips from a local financial expert on growing your wealth in 2024
?? Want to grow your wealth? This Bham financial expert shared 3 important tips to make it happen. NowPartner #birminghamalabama #birminghamal #birminghamalfinances PI...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
3 things this Bham Now team member didnt expect at her first Orangetheory class in Birmingham
?? BREAK A SWEAT: Last week, Bham Nower Sharron Swain traded her writing desk for the vibrant atmosphere of her first Orangetheory (OTF) class. Deets below! NowPartner #OTF #Orangetheorybham #BirminghamAl LP...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
NEW: Container bar addition planned for Urban Supply tenant
The addition will be part of Urban Supply, a mixed-use redevelopment of several warehouses and alleys in Parkside. #UrbanSupply #ParksideBirmingham #UpDownArcadeBar #OrchestraPartners nw...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
5 reasons youll love Birminghams Regions Tradition, May 8-12
See celebrities like Charles Barkley and Paul Finebaum, try delicious food + drink, hear live music and more—all while supporting local charities like Children's of Alabama ?? NowPartner #RegionsTradition #ChildrensofAlabama #GreystoneGolfandCountryClub nw...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
How to vacay like a local in Gulf Shores + Orange Beach right now—food, parks + more
??? BEACH LIFE: Here are the top spots + tips for getting the best Gulf Coast experience. NowPartner #birminghamal #gulfshoresal #orangebeachal #travel PI...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
Trim Tab launches Shades Creek-inspired ale supporting Freshwater Land Trust
?? ??Here is a great way to support a local creek. #brewery #hops #nature...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
11 local shops + gift suggestions for Mothers Day
MOTHER'S DAY?? Looking for the best Mothers Day gift ideas? Read on for 11 Mothers Day gift ideas to make your moms day special. #AC...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
The “Living Wall” exhibit at the Birmingham Airport replanted and restored  [PHOTOS]
?? An iconic exhibit at the Birmingham Airport (BHM) has been restored. 8000 plants! See the upclose photos. #airportart #publicart #bhm...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:07:44 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:34 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:29 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:29 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:27 AM
How Scammers Bilked $10 Billion from Americans in 2023
Ten billion dollars. That is the reported amount Americans lost in 2023 to fraudulent activity. Remember this is the reported figure, think of the amounts stolen that went unreported. Technology has opened the flood gates to scammers. Consider 2.6 million Americans (roughly the population size of Chicago) reported losing the $10 billion to scammers last […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:25 AM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS
BY GWEN DERU | The Birmingham Times TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar. **FILM – 7 p.m. at the Sidewalk Film. **LEGENDS NIGHT WITH HEATH GREEN, SUE WESTCOTT & ADAM GUTHRIE! at the Nick. **BURLESQUE NIGHT at The Nick. **DRAKE WHITE – THE BRIDGE TOUR at Iron City. **ALABAMA BLAZIN BINGO, 6 p.m. at Overtime Grill and Bar. **THIRST TRAP THURSDAY, 5 p.m. at 2400 7th Avenue South. **LIVE BAND KARAOKE h...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:24 AM
Deborah Thedford-Zimmerman: Hard at Work — In Retirement
By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times Ask Deborah Thedford-Zimmerman what she does in a typical week, and it will be hard to believe that shes retired. Thedford-Zimmerman, who has been recognized as one of the top nurses in Alabama, retired in 2017 – but her busy schedule shows shes still hard at […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:23 AM
April 25, 2024
_____________________________ Employment ____________________________ SALES COORDINATOR BJCC, is recruiting for a Sales Coordinator, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT04/25/2024 _____________________________ DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BJCC, is recruiting for a Director of Public Safety, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:16 AM
UAB Shares How Quitting Smoking is Necessary, and Possible
By Brianna Hoge | UAB News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes nicotine as a chemical compound that is highly addictive. Nicotine can be found in a variety of products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and most e-cigarettes, and is the reason those who use these products can find themselves dependent on them. […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:16 AM
Birminghams Wenonah High School Wins State Cosmetology Competition for 3rd Straight Year
Birmingham City Schools, SkillsUSA Birmingham’s Wenonah High School last week won its third straight Cosmetology SkillsUSA Contest in Mobile, Alabama and will represent the state in June at the National SkillsUSA conference in Atlanta. The team is made up of Shuntasia Williams (schools Valedictorian) LuKeiyah Johnson (senior) Marietta Barnes (junior), Kaitlyn Amison (junior), Zahvia […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:06:14 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:08:27 AM
NOW OPEN: Check out the new University Tacos on 5th Avenue
?? UNIVERSITY TACOS: The new location of this Birmingham favorite opened this spring! #Birminghamalabama #UniversityTacos #newopenings CM...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:08:27 AM
NEW John Cassimus restaurant opening in Cahaba Heights—Markys Kitchen
?? NEW OPENING! The same family that brought Zoë's Kitchen, Jinsei + more is starting on a brand new journey. Here are the deets about the new-and-coming-soon Marky's Kitchen. ?? #Birminghamalabam #newopenings CM...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:08:27 AM
Why one local company has been volunteering for more than 100 years + how you can start now
???? GIVE BACK: Volunteering in the community is a great way to meet great people while making a difference. ?? NowPartner #UnitedWayOfCentralAlabama #ONealIndustries SMS...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:08:27 AM
48 New + Coming Soon Homes in Birmingham—April 26-28
?? LOVELY HOMES: From cozy to lavish, don't miss these new + coming soon listings across Birmingham. NowPartner #realtysouth #birminghamalabama #birminghamalrealestate PI...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:08:27 AM
Celebrate mom or yourself with luxurious spa treatments, product savings + free consultations on May
?? MOTHER'S DAY: If you want to give your amazing mom something special, we have just the gift—an exclusive pampering experience at Cahaba Dermatology on May 10. Deets below! NowPartner #CahabaDermatology #BirminghamAL LP...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:07:55 AM
NEW: Current Charcoal Grill opens near Railroad Park [PHOTOS]
??Automatic Seafood and James Beard Award-winning Chef Adam Evans has opened a new restaurant with Chef Luke Joseph. #foodie #seafood #asiancuisine #jamesbeardaward...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:07:55 AM
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 Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:08:27 AM
Why these 2 women love volunteering at Walker Baptist + how you can too
???? MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Find out what motivates these women to give their time and talents to helping at a local hospital. ?? NowPartner #WalkerBaptistMedicalCenter #BrookwoodBaptistHealth #Volunteering SMS...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:08:27 AM
Play golf for a great cause on May 18—heres how you can sign up now
NowPartner...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:08:27 AM
James Spann: Warm, mostly dry weather for Alabama through next week
We project a high between 80 and 84 degrees across Alabama today.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 11:09:19 PM
Cant Miss Alabama: Events include Magic City Art Connection, Pretty Woman: The Musical
Other options include the Birmingham Folk Festival and the Chilton County Strawberry Festival.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 11:09:11 PM
Alabama TV news legend Pam Huff announces her retirement
After blazing a trail for women on local television news in Birmingham for decades, Pam Huff is leaving the anchor desk at Alabamas ABC 33/40. Her last day on the air will be May 24. “I couldnt have chosen a better career for the talents that God gave me,” Huff told Alabama News Center. [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 11:09:04 PM
Tennessee-based MADE SOUTH to expand seasonal market for Southern-made products to Birmingham, Alaba
For a decade, MADE SOUTH has hosted its annual Holiday Market in Franklin, Tennessee, welcoming patrons to do all of their holiday shopping “with a variety of the finest makers and artisans the South has to offer.” But this year, MADE SOUTH is expanding its territory … south. For the first time, MADE SOUTH [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 11:08:50 PM
James Spann: Warm weekend ahead for Alabama; a few showers next week
Highs will remain in the 80s Saturday and Sunday.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 11:08:43 PM
Birminghams Elias Hendricks III to perform selections in Opera Unveiled
The Altamont School graduate has performed a wide variety of music around the world.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 10:07:47 PM
James Spann: Warm afternoon in Alabama; showers hard to find
Not much change in the weather is expected through the weekend.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 10:07:47 PM
James Spann: Warm, mostly dry weekend ahead for Alabama
We project afternoon highs between 82 and 86 degrees today through Sunday.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 10:07:47 PM
Second graders at Auburn city schools enjoy educational Earth Day program
Second graders at Auburn City Schools were recently treated to a fun day of learning about how to protect mother Earth.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 10:07:47 PM
Partners explore the mysteries of Alabamas rush darter
Alabama Power and the U.S. Forest Service are working to answer questions about the endangered fish.
Alabama Power at Friday, April 26, 2024 10:07:47 PM

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