Carraway Hospital — And The Iconic Blue Star — Through The Years
The iconic blue star atop Carraway Hospital placed on the roof during Christmas in 1958 will remain part of any renovation of the site, developers say.
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Birmingham Residents Have A Say On Plans For Carraway Hospital Site
Anything is better than a vacant 50-acre building site near where they live, say most residents who reside near the long-abandoned Carraway Hospital site.
On This Day In Alabama History: 1998 Miss Alabama Ashley Halfman Was Born
December 6, 1975: Ashley Halfman was born in Birmingham on Dec. 6, 1975. She graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. At 18 years old, Halfman won Jefferson County’s and Alabama’s Junior Miss competitions.
O’Neal Industries Gives $30 Million To UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
O’Neal Industries Inc., a family-owned global business based in Birmingham, and its shareholders have given the largest single gift in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s history – a $30 million donation to the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Thompson Faces Undefeated Central-Phenix City In Marquee Alabama High School Football Championship Game
Thirty-six years ago, Larry Simmons became the lone member of an exclusive club. That’s when his Thompson High School team beat Oxford High 14-11 for the 1982 Class 3A state football championship.
University Of South Alabama Alum Protects Alabama’s Marine Resources
By Maj. Jason Downey’s best recollection, he was about 5 years old when his two grandfathers began taking him to the woods and waters of Alabama to fish, ski and hunt.
On This Day In Alabama History: Tom Martin Was Admitted To State Bar
December 5, 1901: Thomas Martin was admitted to the Alabama State Bar on this day in 1901.
Birmingham Business Alliance Launching A Talent Recruitment Initiative
The Birmingham Business Alliance has enjoyed great success bringing industry to the metro area. A new initiative aims to bring people to the area to fill the jobs of tomorrow.
Nellie Mae Boutique Has Established ‘Flagship’ Retail In Small Town Alabama
Courtney Thompson and Meagan Richardson are living out their childhood dream. The women, both 34, are first cousins, and as children, they always wanted their own store.
HudsonAlpha Scientists Link Gene To Developmental Delay
Researchers at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville have linked a gene to a set of developmental disabilities that include speech problems and muscular difficulties, clearing the way for better support services and possible treatments for the people affected.
In Frigid Greenland, University Of Alabama Engineering Student Helps Understand Climate
Joshua Nunn had never been outside the United States before graduate school. In fact, he’d never flown in a plane. That all changed on a visit to Greenland, a journey that included a flight on a C-130 military plane.
Alabama Legacy Moment: Heart Of Dixie
Heart of Dixie has appeared on Alabama license plates since 1955.
Chocolate-Covered Cookie Butter Cookies
Jack and I spent a recent evening ringing the bell for the Salvation Army outside Walmart. It wasn’t planned. The opportunity just came up when a friend who was coordinating a day had a slot open up.
UAB Raises $1 Billion From More Than 103,000 Donors
The future of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is, officially, 1 billion times brighter.
