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 >>
JEFFERSON COUNTY - AL -
Jefferson County Commissioners have approved the new plan for transitioning away from inpatient services at Cooper Green Mercy Hospital.
The chambers was standing room only - about 100 people came in support of keeping Cooper Green as a full service hospital, but what they found, was a plan to develop outpatient care. The new plan moves inpatient care from Cooper Green to other area hospitals. In a 3-2 vote, commissioners approved the "Hub and Spoke" model. That means, by ending inpatient care, Cooper Green will become a "hub" for primary care - focusing on diagnostic and wellness. The county will eventually develop the "spokes" or other clinics around the county. Commissioner Sandra Little Brown said during the meeting that she disagrees with the model, and asked to be removed from the transition team. Commission President, David Carrington, says the services could shift as early as December 1. He says now that they have a plan approved, the next step is finalizing all the details.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:39:34 GMT
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the countyMore >>
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the county back. He and others believe the issue is racial mistrust.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:25 GMT
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this list. But they are looking at the glass half full.More >>
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this listMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:17:32 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with how Mayor William Bell handled the recent All-America City award. The award was given to the city by the National Civic League.More >>
Birmingham Council President, Roderick Royal, says city council had no hand in All-America Award.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:47 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:52 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a 2-month-old baby. Investigators say De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly was taken by Dor'Sayde Gathright early Monday Morning. GathrightMore >>
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a 10-month-old baby. Investigators say De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly was taken by Dor'Sayde Gathright early Monday Morning.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:44:14 GMT
A train derailment in Talladega has blocked the entrances and exits to two neighborhoods south of the city.According to Talladega police, four to five rail cars derailed shortly after 3 p.m. near BemisonMore >>
A train derailment in Talladega has blocked the entrances and exits to two neighborhoods south of the city.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:53:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:48:49 GMT
There are less smokers these days. A new study indicates the number of American adults who smoke fell to 18 percent in 2011. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey involvedMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:53:02 GMT
An Attalla man has been arrested and charged with giving false identification to law enforcement officers. According to Sheriff Todd Entrekin, 38-year-old Allen Lee Deal was arrested after giving a sheriff'sMore >>
An Attalla man has been arrested and charged with giving false identification to law enforcement officers.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:34:37 GMT
A Gadsden man has been indicted by an Etowah County Grand Jury for capital murder. Stephon Lindsey, 35, was indicted in the death of his 21 month old daughter, Maliyah. District attorney, Jimmie Harp,More >>
A Gadsden man has been indicted by an Etowah County Grand Jury for capital murder.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:47:55 GMT
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits do not apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school. TheMore >>
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits do not apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:53:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
The Alabama Department of Education just released a list of 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act. Of those, 29 are in Central Alabama- 11 within the Birmingham City Schools district.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:48:49 GMT
There are less smokers these days. A new study indicates the number of American adults who smoke fell to 18 percent in 2011. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey involvedMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:57:07 GMT
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Governor Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting January 1st. State employees got their last meritMore >>
Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:27:20 GMT
A new study suggests bullying between siblings may be a source of depression and anxiety, for some children. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire surveyed 3,600 American children. TheyMore >>
A new study suggests bullying between siblings may be a source of depression and anxiety, for some children.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.More >>
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.More >>
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.More >>
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.More >>
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.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 >>
Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.More >>
Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.More >>
Alabama's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school. That's the ruling from the state Department of Revenue....More >>
Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico. In the Chesapeake Bay, a smaller than average dead zone is expected.More >>
Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico. In the Chesapeake Bay, a smaller than average dead zone is expected.More >>
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school.More >>
Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school.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, June 18 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:39:34 GMT
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the countyMore >>
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the county back. He and others believe the issue is racial mistrust.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:38:34 GMT
LSU baseball's stay in Omaha was brief.The Tigers dropped an elimination game to North Carolina, 4-2 and is out of the College World Series tournament after dropping it's first two games.It was LSU's firstMore >>
LSU baseball's stay in Omaha was brief.The Tigers dropped an elimination game to North Carolina, 4-2 and is out of the College World Series tournament after dropping it's first two games.It was LSU's firstMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:25 GMT
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this list. But they are looking at the glass half full.More >>
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this listMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:17:32 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with how Mayor William Bell handled the recent All-America City award. The award was given to the city by the National Civic League.More >>
Birmingham Council President, Roderick Royal, says city council had no hand in All-America Award.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:02:46 GMT
Birmingham City Councilman Johnathan Austin says there's no excuse. "It's just ridiculous," he said. He can't believe what one city business has been allegedly doing right under council's nose. "AllegationsMore >>
Birmingham City Council has revoked the business license for Bali Spa.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:47 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:10 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with the ongoing tornado aftermath cleanup in Pratt City. Royal says vacant lots continue to be ignored and the city has to doMore >>
Royal wants better cleanup in Pratt City, Bell calls for $2.5 million to help pay for it.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:13 GMT
Mark Barron will reportedly give up his football number '24' for $50,000.That is the price that new Tampa Bay defensive back Darrelle Revis offered to pay if the former Alabama star agreed to swap jerseyMore >>
Mark Barron will reportedly give up his football number '24' for $50,000.That is the price that new Tampa Bay defensive back Darrelle Revis offered to pay if the former Alabama star agreed to swap jerseyMore >>
