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Birmingham Community Mourns Local Hospitality Icon Nadia BajaliehBirmingham Community Mourns Local Hospitality Icon Nadia Bajalieh

Birmingham Community Mourns Local Hospitality Icon Nadia Bajalieh

News Summary The Birmingham community is grieving the passing of Nadia Ayda Bajalieh, a beloved figure known for her contributions…

1 month ago
Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Jefferson and Shelby CountiesCode Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Jefferson and Shelby Counties

Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Jefferson and Shelby Counties

News Summary A Code Red Air Quality Alert has been declared for Jefferson and Shelby counties in Alabama due to…

2 months ago
Birmingham Residents Rally Against Federal Research Funding CutsBirmingham Residents Rally Against Federal Research Funding Cuts

Birmingham Residents Rally Against Federal Research Funding Cuts

News Summary Nearly 300 community members rallied in Railroad Park on March 7, 2025, protesting cuts to federal research funding,…

2 months ago
UAB Faces NIH Funding Cuts: Impact on Birmingham’s HealthcareUAB Faces NIH Funding Cuts: Impact on Birmingham’s Healthcare

UAB Faces NIH Funding Cuts: Impact on Birmingham’s Healthcare

News Summary The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is at risk of significant funding cuts from the National Institutes…

2 months ago
UAB’s Heersink School of Medicine Achieves High NIH RankingUAB’s Heersink School of Medicine Achieves High NIH Ranking

UAB’s Heersink School of Medicine Achieves High NIH Ranking

News Summary The UAB's Heersink School of Medicine has ranked 28th in NIH funding for 2024, securing over $270 million.…

2 months ago
Birmingham Mayor Raises Alarm Over NIH Funding CutsBirmingham Mayor Raises Alarm Over NIH Funding Cuts

Birmingham Mayor Raises Alarm Over NIH Funding Cuts

News Summary Birmingham's Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed concern over proposed NIH funding cuts that could diminish UAB's resources and impact…

2 months ago
Funding Fears: Alabama’s Medical Research Faces Uncertain FutureFunding Fears: Alabama’s Medical Research Faces Uncertain Future

Funding Fears: Alabama’s Medical Research Faces Uncertain Future

News Summary Alabama's medical research community is facing a crisis as the NIH announces significant funding cuts, impacting jobs and…

3 months ago
UAB Rehabilitation Center Welcomes Canine AssistantUAB Rehabilitation Center Welcomes Canine Assistant

UAB Rehabilitation Center Welcomes Canine Assistant

News Summary The UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham has introduced Topgun, a two-year-old golden retriever, as its first facility…

3 months ago
NIH Funding Cuts Impact UAB’s Biomedical ResearchNIH Funding Cuts Impact UAB’s Biomedical Research

NIH Funding Cuts Impact UAB’s Biomedical Research

News Summary The recent NIH funding cuts are set to significantly affect the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), impacting…

3 months ago
Montgomery Sets New Record for February WarmthMontgomery Sets New Record for February Warmth

Montgomery Sets New Record for February Warmth

News Summary Montgomery, Alabama experienced unseasonably warm temperatures this February, breaking a record high of 82 degrees on Saturday, February…

3 months ago