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 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 >>
BIRMINGHAM - AL -
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 turned into prayers for Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington to change his mind and ask for a another vote on the issue.
"I want to tell him- God can always change things, so that's not true," said Representative John Rogers, (D) Birmingham.
Commissioner George Bowman made a similar plea earlier this week.
But others say the model is broken and has to change.
Cooper Green supporters continue to argue the hospital is in the black and could operate under a healthcare authority with current indigent care dollars if in-patient care is downsized.
But the county maintains the hospital is in the red. Final numbers from this past fiscal year are still being collected, but county officials say it appears as if the hospital is facing a several million dollar deficit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:50:53 GMT
Lisa findley can lift heavy weights, stretch and push her body to new limits but getting to that point wasn't easy. At one time, Findley was 100 pounds heavier than her current weight. The nurse practitionerMore >>
Lisa findley can lift heavy weights, stretch and push her body to new limits but getting to that point wasn't easy. At one time, Findley was 100 pounds heavier than her current weight. The nurse practitionerMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:54:19 GMT
A major power outage in Cullman Wednesday night is affecting the nearby City of Hanceville and an area poultry plant.According to the City of Cullman Municipal Government's Facebook page, an outage atMore >>
A major power outage in Cullman Wednesday night is affecting the nearby City of Hanceville and an area poultry plant.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:37:38 GMT
HBO representatives have confirmed to the Associated Press that actor James Gandolfini died from a heart attack Wednesday while on vacation in Italy.Gandolfini, 51, was best known for his starring roleMore >>
HBO representatives have confirmed to the Associated Press that actor James Gandolfini died from a heart attack Wednesday while on vacation in Italy.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:56:59 GMT
Recently, Bitsy, a Yorkie puppy from Cullman and her owner Todd Sigmon were named finalists in the Iams "Love Tails" contest. Bitsy and Todd along with 9 other finalists will compete in a facebook videoMore >>
Cullman residents Bitsy and her owner Todd have a chance to be part of a national Iams advertisement. Cast your vote at the Iams facebook page between June 24 and June 28.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:50:32 GMT
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office investigators went to her home on County Road 370. InvestigatorsMore >>
Denise Marie McGathey of Crossville has been arrested in connection to a drug and stolen property case.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:35:22 GMT
Police continue to search for two suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery at an east Birmingham Subway on Monday.At approximately 9 a.m., two suspects entered the Subway located at 433 HuffmanMore >>
Police continue to search for two suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery at an east Birmingham Subway on Monday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:24:31 GMT
There are complaints about the tallest building in Ensley. Some business owners say it's a nuisance. They want the Ramsay McCormack building to come down because it's a safety hazard and an eye sore. AgeMore >>
There are complaints about the tallest building in Ensley. Some business owners say it's a nuisance. They want the Ramsay McCormack building to come down because it's a safety hazard and an eye sore. AgeMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:16:30 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:39 GMT
the men and women who keep jefferson county safe are now working longer shifts... answering twice as many calls... and without the help of some high tech tools. sheriff's deputies found a way to manageMore >>
The men and women who keep Jefferson County safe are now working longer shifts and answering twice as many calls without the help of some high tech tools. But sheriff's deputies found a way to manage the new workload using an old computer and a free program.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:09:21 GMT
Birmingham police are investigating a shooting at a home near Fountain Heights Park Wednesday night.Officers responded to a report of a person shot at a residence in the 1400 block of 17th Street NorthMore >>
Birmingham police are investigating a shooting at a home near Fountain Heights Park Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:16:30 GMT
A 29 year old Pell City woman was killed overnight by her brother. Police say 30 year old Brett Christopher Love killed his sister Lindsey Michelle Love around 3 AM Wednesday morning in the 100 blockMore >>
A brother suspected of killing his sister in Pell City has been taken into custody and charged with murder. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:58 GMT
Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery. Investigators say Sunday, police were notified of a robbery that occurred on Cobb Avenue. The victims told police the suspect entered the frontMore >>
Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:01:22 GMT
Bicycling always ranks in the top five most popular outdoor activities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration surveys show almost half of Americans want more biking facilities in their communities.More >>
Anniston Mayor Vaughn Stewart says, he wants his city to be the bicycling capital of Alabama.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:33:04 GMT
One of the three bodies pulled from a submerged truck in Weiss Lake last week has been identified.Authorities positively identified one of the male victims as 41-year-old Bobby DeWayne Hyatt of Piedmont.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:01:02 GMT
Christopher Powell said he kept his cool as a train car crashed into his vehicle. "I think I seen it in time," said Powell. A train derailed in Talladega on Bemiston Ave. Four train cars tipped, spillingMore >>
Christopher Powell said he kept his cool as a train car crashed into his vehicle. "I think I seen it in time," said Powell. A train derailed in Talladega on Bemiston Ave. Four train cars tipped, spillingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:51:43 GMT
Tuscaloosa City School Superintendent, Dr. Paul McKendrick waited more than 24 hours to speak publicly about Marthing Luther King, Jr. Elementary, Westlawn Middle and Central High Schools being on theMore >>
Tuscaloosa City School Superintendent Dr. Paul McKendrick insists that his schools are showing significant improvement.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:01:00 GMT
The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education approved changes to the new school year's academic calendar. It includes 5 half day dismissals. The proposed recommendations is for professional developmentMore >>
The Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education approved changes to the new school year's academic calendar.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:53:10 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn't sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide's current run of dominance. That includesMore >>
Alabama athletic director Bill Battle isn't sure any football program has ever topped the Crimson Tide's current run of dominance.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 >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:03:29 GMT
A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at 3:55 a.m. claimed the life of two and injured three. The crash occurred on Interstate 20/59 three miles south of York. Patrick Hunt Drury,More >>
The leaders of two Alabama private school organizations don't expect many new students to apply under a law that provides tax credits for students transferring from failing schools. That's the word from the head of...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 >>
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 >>
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>>
