Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Kicks Off Hospital Week with Message to Health Care Workers
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined the Alabama Hospital Association in offering thanks and praise to health care workers at the start of National Hospital Week. Continue reading →
Auburn University’s LAUNCH Competition Goes Virtual
Faculty proposals for Auburn University LAUNCH funding include longer-lasting cellphone batteries, less-toxic antiviral compounds and a way to turn soybean hulls into a useful material. Continue reading →
UAB Ranked First in U.S., Seventh in World by Times Higher Education for Community Health Outreach
UAB has earned high rankings for its impact on society to build healthier communities. Continue reading →
Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake
This lemon pound cake is bright and sweet in flavor, comforting and rich in texture. Continue reading →
Asian Giant Hornets? Murder Hornets? Not in Alabama
Asian giant hornets, also known as murder hornets, are identifiable by their large, orange or yellow heads and large eyes. Their stingers hold a lot of venom and they can sting multiple times. Continue reading →
University of South Alabama Nursing Grad Fighting COVID-19 in Arkansas
Dr. Nycole Oliver, a two-time graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Nursing, practices at Baptist Health Family Clinic in Fort Smith, Ark., and helps staff her town’s coronavirus testing site. Continue reading →
St. Vincent’s East Nurse Helps Medical Superheroes Express Individuality with Custom Masks
During the coronavirus pandemic, St. Vincent’s East registered nurse Wanda Roden has found joy in making personalized masks for her Oncology co-workers and other medical staff. Continue reading →
Alabama and Other State Lawmakers Mount Push to Help Revive Car Industry
The automotive industry is a major part of the Alabama economy and lawmakers would like to see it supported as part of a national coronavirus aid package. Continue reading →
Warrior Met Coal Plans Walker County Barge Facility Amid Major Expansion
Warrior Met Coal is developing a new underground mining facility in northern Tuscaloosa County and plans a $50 million barge load-out facility in Walker County. Continue reading →
Former UAB Nurse Carolyn Hood Recalls 30-Year Career
Carolyn Hood became one of the first African American nurses on a formerly all-white staff in Birmingham. Continue reading →
