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Like Chilton County’s peach trees, Alabama’s occupational license laws need regular pruning

Motorists who travel I-65 between Birmingham and Montgomery during summertime often enjoy the tradition of stopping in Clanton for a freshly-picked basket of Chilton County’s famous peaches. There’s something special about that part of Alabama, a Goldilocks zone that produces those thick, juicy, tasty treats. Not too cold. Not too hot. Just right. Well, that … Continued
July 11, 2019

New Census numbers show that Huntsville is on pace to overtake Birmingham as Alabama’s largest city within five years

The U.S. Census Bureau released new city population estimates for 2018 on Monday. Huntsville continues its momentum while Birmingham, Mobile and Montgomery continue to decline. If these trends continue going forward, Huntsville will pass Birmingham as Alabama’s largest city in the next decade. The new estimates cover the time period between July 1, 2017, and … Continued
July 3, 2019

UAB named best college for LGBTQ+ students in Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the best college for LGBTQ students in Alabama, according to BestColleges and Campus Pride. Universities on the list were “hand-vetted” by a panel of experts to show the most positive option for LGBTQ youth in each state. LGBTQ students at UAB have access to five different support and … Continued
June 20, 2019

Planned Parenthood moves on with new Alabama location despite new anti-abortion law

Planned Parenthood does not care about your anti-abortion law. The nonprofit organization, which serves millions of women annually, is continuing with its plans for a 10,000-square foot clinic in downtown Birmingham, despite Alabama’s recently passed ban on all abortions, except those to save the life of the mother. “We are a doctor that Birmingham has … Continued
June 19, 2019

Eric Swalwell will make a campaign stop in Alabama on Thursday

Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) will bring his presidential campaign to Alabama on Thursday, June 20. Swalwell will be in Birmingham for a meet and greet event with the Alabama Young Democrats. “I’m coming to share my call with the Alabama Young Democrats to go big in the problems we tackle, be bold with the solutions … Continued
June 19, 2019

UAB research study: combining e-commerce, salespeople can improve business to business profitability

Businesses produce goods and services to sell to consumers. Businesses are also consumers of goods and services. According to a new study by UAB’s School of Business in the Journal of Marketing Research, in business-to-business sales, a customer-salesperson relationship complements online channels, generating greater sales and net profits. The University of Alabama at Birmingham study … Continued
June 17, 2019

Shelby announces $25.9 million in FAA Grants for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety advances, and equipment acquisition. “The FAA grants awarded to … Continued
June 11, 2019

Kamala Harris campaigns in Birmingham

U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, D-California, campaigned Friday in Birmingham as part of a Southern tour through that included stops in Montgomery and South Carolina. “This is an inflection moment in the history of our country,” Harris said. “Who are we? I think we all know part of that answer, and that is … Continued
June 10, 2019

“Progressive” is not a bad word

After I wrote a controversial column a few years ago that received a gaggle of ad hominem attacks from characteristically inarticulate readers, a friend of mine from the Northeast texted me: “Joey, you and Veronica need to move to a blue state. It’ll add 10 years to your life.” In today’s crippled, dying world, I … Continued
June 6, 2019

Shelby announces $50 million UAB grant from NIH for translational science

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with new funding to support ongoing research, career development, and pre-doctoral training. The federal funding package totals nearly $50 million in federal funds … Continued
May 20, 2019