Birmingham Times
Governor, mayor welcome new health clinic to West End
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Alabama’s governor, Birmingham’s mayor, Jefferson County’s president pro-tem and a host of other dignitaries on Wednesday helped cut the ribbon...
Local lawyers give first-hand accounts why they see violence escalating in...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
The Birmingham Times
Lawyers view the violence that permeates a community from a unique vantage point as they defend the accused, prosecute...
Growing Kings Chucks & Tux fundraiser to feature shoe designs from...
Special to The Times
On April 29, Growing Kings is hosting their annual fundraising gala, Chucks & Tux, at one of the largest most unique...
Smitherman introduces bill to protect places of worship
Special to The Times
In an effort to toughen Alabama laws on hate crimes and terrorist threats, State Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, has introduced a...
Cycling event to help cancer patients kicks off in Birmingham Saturday
By Beena Thannical
UAB News
The Deep South Cancer Foundation will kick off the Magic City Cycliad a major cycling event benefiting cancer patients, at Railroad...
Violence is a public health concern
By Glenn Ellis
Violence among youths is a critical public health problem. Some of the documented reasons are the early onset of aggressive behavior in...
Birmingham Water Works’ Fix-A-Leak week brings awareness to household leaks
Special to The Times
Undetected household leaks are the number one cause of high water bills. In fact, nearly 1 trillion gallons of water is...
George Braziller, literary publisher, dead at 101
By Hillel Italie
AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - George Braziller, an independent and self-taught publisher for more than 50 years who supported early novels...
Missionary, nurse, activist reflects on growing old
By Chris Hubbuch
La Crosse Tribune
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) - June Kjome doesn’t want to be a bossy old lady.
Despite her 96 years of experience,...
Patients’ reports may aid prostate cancer treatment choice
By Lindsey Tanner
AP Medical Writer
CHICAGO (AP) -- Men with early-stage prostate cancer face a dizzying quandary over which treatment to choose but two new...