Friday, October 26 2012 11:35 AM EDT2012-10-26 15:35:59 GMT
Nationally-renowned civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton is scheduled to attend a forum Friday morning regarding the future of Cooper Green Mercy Hospital, according to an announcement by U.S. Rep. TerriMore >>
Rev. Sharpton visits Birmingham for conversation about Cooper Green. More >>
Thursday, October 18 2012 12:25 PM EDT2012-10-18 16:25:14 GMT
Cooper Green Mercy Hospital supporters are now turning to God for help. Thursday, a local pastor joined the fight to save in-patient care at the hospital. Supporters' cries for assistance have now turnedMore >>
Cooper Green Mercy Hospital supporters are now turning to God for help. Thursday, a local pastor joined the fight to save in-patient care at the hospital.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 7:42 PM EDT2012-10-11 23:42:03 GMT
Jefferson County is working on a new model for Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. But hospital supporters don't want to wait. Representative John Rogers of Birmingham unveiled his own plan to sell the hospitalMore >>
Jefferson County is working on a new model for Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. But hospital supporters don't want to wait.More >>
Monday, October 8 2012 10:15 PM EDT2012-10-09 02:15:20 GMT
A national name, Reverend Al Sharpton, plans to inject himself into a local issue. Sharpton is coming to Birmingham for a rally to save inpatient care at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. However, it was GovernorMore >>
A national name, Reverend Al Sharpton, plans to inject himself into a local issue.More >>
Wednesday, October 3 2012 6:36 PM EDT2012-10-03 22:36:40 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley is recommending a compromise solution for the future of Jefferson County's Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. The governor says he understands the need for changes to the structure ofMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley is recommending a compromise solution for the future of Jefferson County's Cooper Green Mercy Hospital.More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-09-27 22:48:51 GMT
The battle over Cooper Green Mercy Hospital has escalated and with it, more confusion after 100 positions were cut Thursday. Patients and employees are seeing workers losing their jobs and hearing aboutMore >>
The battle over Cooper Green Mercy Hospital has escalated and with it, more confusion after 100 positions were cut Thursday.More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-09-27 18:03:47 GMT
State Representative John Rogers continued his outspoken support for Cooper Green Hospital during a rally on Thursday.Rogers produced the 'Intent to Sell' letter which was included in a state senate billMore >>
State Representative John Rogers continued his outspoken support for Cooper Green Hospital during a rally on Thursday. More >>
Wednesday, September 26 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-09-26 22:54:15 GMT
A few Cooper Green Hospital supporters once again left the courthouse yelling. Tuesday, their tempers flared over Jefferson County's new budget. Cooper Green 65 million dollars to operate. That is 13More >>
A few Cooper Green Hospital supporters once again left the courthouse yelling. Tuesday, their tempers flared over Jefferson County's new budget.More >>
Friday, September 21 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-09-21 22:30:55 GMT
Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) held a press conference outside Cooper Green Mercy Hospital Thursday in an effort to save the facility's inpatient care. He alleges Jefferson County Commissioners misappropriatedMore >>
Press conference to save Cooper Green inpatient care.More >>
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Tuesday, Jefferson County commissioners are expected to vote on a new model for indigent health care. This is part of the plan to halt inpatient services at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital.
Another protest is expected at the courthouse as the meeting gets underway.
On Monday at a news conference held by the Committee to Develop Birmingham and the Citizens Advisory Board, allegations surfaced that commissioners are trying to hide the fact $49 million in federal healthcare money will be lost by canceling inpatient care.
"So you're going to close the hospital, turn it into a bunch of clinics, use $49 million in federal healthcare that you claim that you gotta do because you're spending $10 million that you fictitiously charged the hospital?" William Muhammad with the Committee to Develop Birmingham asked. "This just makes no sense," he continued.
County Manager Tony Petelos told ABC 33/40, it is true the county will lose federal health care dollars; however, he stressed it's money allocated to inpatient care. The county still will continue to receive federal money based on the other services that will still be offered at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:09:16 GMT
The leader of Jefferson County's largest physicians group will speak at a community forum about why the new indigent healthcare system at Cooper Green is failing poor patients and how it could increaseMore >>
A community forum will be held Tuesday night to discuss the new Cooper Green Indigent Healthcare System.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:11:42 GMT
On Friday, May 24th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will launch a "Congress in Your Community" town hall meeting tour through Jefferson County to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th CongressionalMore >>
On Friday, May 24th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will launch a "Congress in Your Community" town hall meeting tour through Jefferson County to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th CongressionalMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:19:46 GMT
A federal judge Monday sentenced a former museum security guard to more than eight years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge C. Lynwood Smith, Jr. sentenced LoydMore >>
A federal judge Monday sentenced a former museum security guard to more than eight years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:56:48 GMT
Bessemer Police investigating a shooting into an occupied vehicle, where a 4-year-old child was shot. Investigators say the shooting happened Sunday afternoon in the 3600 block of Jaybird Road in BrightonMore >>
Bessemer Police investigating a shooting into an occupied vehicle, where a 4-year-old child was shot.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:10:20 GMT
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Two Etowah County women have been arrested and charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Tiffanie Angelia Mitchell, 23, of Gadsden, was arrested on May 6 and is charged with one count of chemicalMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:36:32 GMT
Lots of smiles, hugs and kisses will make this Monday afternoon memorable for the families of returning members of the Alabama Army National Guard's 1/167th Infantry Battalion and subordinate units. TheMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:46:06 GMT
The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.The Pell City Community Center experienced significantMore >>
The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:33 GMT
An inmate is on the loose in Etowah County. The Sheriff's department says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center (ECDC) Friday morning. Justin Wade Hopkins, 30, escaped fromMore >>
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:12 GMT
The Alabama Center for Real Estate says residential home sales spiked significantly last month compared to April home sales in previous years. They were up 43 percent over last year, but 80 percentMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:53:15 GMT
One person is dead Saturday after a police chase ended with a head-on collision in Tuscaloosa.According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the male suspect fleeing from officers died in the two-vehicleMore >>
One person is dead Saturday after a police chase ended with a head-on collision in Tuscaloosa.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:33:05 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies restsMore >>
Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies rests at his feet.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:06:23 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In a back-and-forth affair the Alabama softball team held off Western Kentucky, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in day two of the NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional at Rhoads Stadium. WithMore >>
In a back-and-forth affair the Alabama softball team held off Western Kentucky, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in day two of the NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.More >>
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 9:06 PM EDT2012-10-26 01:06:53 GMT
Jefferson County is now closer to closing in-patient care at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. UAB has agreed to take over some of the hospital's existing services. UAB Hospital says it wants to ensure theMore >>
Jefferson County is now closer to closing in-patient care at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital. UAB has agreed to take over some of the hospital's existing services. But the announcement was interrupted by hospital supportersMore >>
The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill making it a felony for a parent to neglect to promptly notify authorities when their child is missing or dead in response to the Caylee Anthony case in Florida.More >>
The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill making it a felony for a parent to neglect to promptly notify authorities when their child is missing or dead in response to the Caylee Anthony case in Florida.More >>
Members of the Democratic minority were inspired to show off their sartorial splendor on the last day of the legislative Session in honor of Mobile's Democratic Rep. Napoleon Bracy.More >>
Members of the Democratic minority were inspired to show off their sartorial splendor on the last day of the legislative Session in honor of Mobile's Democratic Rep. Napoleon Bracy.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:09:16 GMT
The leader of Jefferson County's largest physicians group will speak at a community forum about why the new indigent healthcare system at Cooper Green is failing poor patients and how it could increaseMore >>
A community forum will be held Tuesday night to discuss the new Cooper Green Indigent Healthcare System.More >>
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:56:59 GMT
State legislators end their session at midnight. School security and a gun bill were on the table and a disagreement put the Governor and the Legislature at odds on the Alabama Accountability Act. Today,More >>
State legislators pass school security and a gun bill and a disagreement put the Governor and the Legislature at odds on the Alabama Accountability Act.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:55:54 GMT
Toomer's for Tuscaloosa and 95.3 The Bear in Tuscaloosa will collect gift cards and much needed items at the Wal-Mart and Chick Fil A in Northport. Other areas in the area will also have drop spotsMore >>
Several drop spots set up to help Oklahoma tornado survivors.More >>
Officials at two hospitals say they're treating nearly 60 patients, including more than a dozen children, after a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.More >>
Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:54:30 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley issued a statement following the deadly tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday afternoon. "Dianne and I are offering prayers of support for everyone in Oklahoma. The people ofMore >>
The people of Alabama can identify first-hand with those who have suffered such a devastating loss. We understand how painful it is to lose friends, neighbors and loved ones. We understand the challenges of a massive recovery and rebuilding effort. We will stand with the people of Oklahoma in the coming days, weeks, months and years.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:21:15 GMT
BIRMINGHAM– On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the American Cancer Society will mark its milestone of 100 years of medical breakthroughs and saving lives. In fact, experts with the organization, credited asMore >>
