Learn Baseball From Some Of The Best Nov 20, 2009
"Matthew and I are the hitting coaches. I'm also the strength coach. And Josh is the pitching coach. "We pull (customers) from the Oxford area, Birmingham, the Jacksonville area (Jacksonville State), Huntsville area, and we actually have had a couple of kids from Atlanta. " Due to the rise in business, they are moving into a building twice the size of their current building. "We are going to be in our brand new building within the next five months," said Steve. "Right now, our building is about... (Florida, TheInsiders.com)
Wes Holley Signs To Play Baseball At UAB Nov 20, 2009
Pitcher will join Blazers from Wallace State Community College. 33 ERA in his freshman year at Wallace State. (Uabsports.com)
BBVA Compass: No chance for federal bailout money Nov 20, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... While the Birmingham bank operates its enterprise in the United States, it cannot participate in the Capital Purchase Program since its parent company, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, is a foreign company ... Without the federal stock investments, Compass parent company should be strong enough to prop up the bank if needed, said Gary Kennedy, managing director of the Birmingham division of Texas-based Sheshunoff & Co. Investment Banking. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Sam Kelley Joins Blazer Baseball Recruiting Class Nov 19, 2009
Sam Kelley Joins Blazer Baseball Recruiting Class - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Sam Kelley Joins Blazer Baseball Recruiting Class. (Uabsports.com)
Gamecocks headed to bowl, but which one? Nov 19, 2009
com Bowl in Birmingham against a Big East team if they finish the regular season 6-6 ... USC's omission prompted SEC officials to line up a ninth bowl slot the so-called Pizza Bowl in Birmingham, where the conference office is based ... It would be an easier trip to Birmingham, where Spurrier coached his final game with Duke in the 1989 All-American Bowl. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
JC Shurburtt » Nov 19, 2009
Short stuff Stanford continues to do well on the recruiting trail in the Southeast as four-star tight end (Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain) switched his commitment from Vanderbilt to the Cardinal. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Tide Sees Saban In Movie Role Nov 19, 2009
This week Don Kausler of the Birmingham News was checking up on what the team does on the Friday before a Saturday game ... Kausler, the beat writer for the Birmingham News, is putting together a story on the routine of a game Friday and Saturday pre-game. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Riley unveils $800M plan to ease 280 traffic Nov 19, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Riley debuted his plan before area leaders at the Birmingham Business Alliance s governor s luncheon at the on Wednesday ... In the wake of outcries from Mountain Brook against an elevated highway in a previous plan, Riley s new proposal will incorporate 10 lanes that will span from the U.S. 31/280 intersection in Birmingham to Oak Mountain State Park. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Harris Poll Voters Nov 19, 2009
Radio broadcaster, WJOX Birmingham, Ala ... Reporter, The Birmingham (Ala ... Columnist, The Birmingham (Ala. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia seeks way out of bowl ‘wad' Nov 19, 2009
com Bowl in Birmingham ... com Bowl (Birmingham). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Prostitution sting snares boy, 13 Nov 19, 2009
13-year-old boy nabbed in prostitution sting. Alabama police say he insisted on asking female undercover officer for sex. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Oct. projects at highest point since '08 Nov 19, 2009
AIA: October projects at highest point since August '08 - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... The Birmingham chapter of the AIA draws from 20 surrounding counties and is the local portion of the Alabama Council's 770 membership base of architects, interns and associates. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
UAB Adds Pair To Athletics Development Staff Nov 19, 2009
From 1995-2006, Ryan served as First Vice President/Senior Resident Director of Merrill Lynch, Fenner and Smith in Birmingham ... "Both are familiar with the Birmingham community and have demonstrated success in wealth management, financial planning, and development. Landing two individuals of their caliber will allow UAB Athletics to better position itself for success in terms of revenue and projects. Leon and Darron will be great additions to our management team.". (Uabsports.com)
Boeing wins appeal on tankers Nov 19, 2009
Competitor Alabama Aircraft Industries Inc. of Birmingham, Ala. had filed suit, alleging the contract was not properly awarded to Boeing and citing issues involving pricing and past performance. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Scrushy house, lots going on auction block Nov 18, 2009
The Birmingham News reports that the Lake Martin house was seized after shareholders got control of it through the courts. The former HealthSouth CEO owes the money because was found liable for leading an accounting fraud at the Birmingham-based operator of physical therapy clinics. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ala. offers jobless benefits extension Nov 18, 2009
Alabama offers unemployment benefits extension - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Which of the announced candidates for Birmingham mayor are you supporting. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Alabama part of Vonage settlement Nov 18, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal ... Which of the announced candidates for Birmingham mayor are you supporting ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
IRS awards grants for tax services Nov 18, 2009
IRS awards grants to local nonprofits to offer tax services - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Birmingham organizations on the roster include the Alabama Student Service Initiative and the United Way of Central Alabama. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Bedford defends funding for nonprofit agencies Nov 18, 2009
The Birmingham News disclosed that the two nonprofits have received $800,000 in state coal severance tax funds since their creation in 2006. The funds have gone to the Marion County Community Development Association Inc. and the West Alabama Development Association of Fayette County Inc.. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ex-HealthSouth CEO's house, lots to be auctioned Nov 18, 2009
The former HealthSouth CEO owes the money because he was found liable for leading an accounting fraud at the Birmingham-based operator of physical therapy clinics ... Information from: The Birmingham News, http://www ... al.com/birminghamnews. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
UAB wants $34 million for Southside campus upgrades Nov 17, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Jabo Waggoner, R-Birmingham, said the state will have a difficult time funding the minimum necessities for its K-12 and two- and four-year colleges ... If you are already a Birmingham Business Journal subscriber please create or sign into your bizjournals. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Arrington not running for mayor Nov 17, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff. After much speculation, Richard Arrington said Monday he is not running for Birmingham mayor ... Also on the ballot are Councilman Steven Hoyt, Jefferson County Commissioner William Bell, Greater Birmingham Ministries Executive Director Scott Douglas and Birmingham attorney Patrick Cooper. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Women's basketball signs five Nov 17, 2009
A two-sport athlete in high school, she was also an all-area volleyball selection last season, leading the Birmingham metro area in blocks and kills. As a rising junior, Davis was named to the ESPN.com HoopGurlz Top 100 Watch List and enters her senior year ranked as the 27th best post prospect in the country. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rail workers return to jobs in NW Alabama Nov 17, 2009
Operations at the Sheffield Yard were shifted to Birmingham and Chattanooga, Tenn. Company spokeswoman Susan Terpay said Monday traffic has picked up and the railway has resumed operations at the Sheffield yard. (WSJA.com, AL)
Blazers Prep for Battle Against No. 3/3 Buckeyes Nov 17, 2009
Two programs meet for first time in history. Senior forward Tamika Dukes had 11 points in the Blazers' first outing. (Uabsports.com)
Cullman Pitcher Chase Mallard Signs NLI With UAB Baseball Nov 17, 2009
Cullman Pitcher Chase Mallard Signs NLI With UAB Baseball - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Cullman Pitcher Chase Mallard Signs NLI With UAB Baseball. (Uabsports.com)
Auburn win a costly one for Dogs Nov 16, 2009
if we beat Kentucky we avoid Shreveport and Birmingham (I think were going to Nashville ) if we win out Tampa. anybody agree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Column: A day in the life Nov 16, 2009
The Big Red has some fans here, in part because senior guard Louis Dale is from Birmingham. 1:30 p.m.: The Tide has seven turnovers already. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Y'all Play Nice. SEC Week Eleven Nov 16, 2009
8 Ole Miss A loss to UT might mean Shreveport or Birmingham for the Holidays 9 MSU Dixon vs. Ingram in Starkville; who is the best power back in the SEC. 10 Georgia This game might be Willie Martinezs last chance, if hes a cat 11 Kentucky Hartline might be returning, thats the good and bad news 12 Vanderbilt Wheres Vandys QB talent. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Gamecocks see Clemson as a must win game Nov 16, 2009
Unlike two years ago, when a long losing streak nixed the Gamecocks chances of a postseason, the SEC has added another bowl tie: the Bowl, Jan. 2 in Birmingham, Ala. But the Gamecocks still want to aim a little higher than that. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Worth Emulating Nov 16, 2009
Having grown up in Birmingham Alabama in the 1960s, I remember overhearing an avalanche of comments about what many white classmates and their parents wanted to do to John and Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King. Eventually, as you may recall, in all three cases, someone decided to do more than talk the talk Since our recent presidential election, to our eternal shame we are once again hearing the same reprehensible talk I remember from my boyhood, We white people have controlled... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Sarah Palin's tour in Alabama on Nov. 23 Nov 16, 2009
The former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate announced that she will be at the Books-A-Million store in Brookwood Village in Birmingham on Nov. 23. The bookstore will begin distributing line numbers at noon on Nov. 22. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ala. legislator seeks to block same-sex benefits Nov 15, 2009
His bill is aimed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, which are letting faculty and staff sign up for benefits for domestic partners of either sex. A UAB spokeswoman says many other major universities are offering the benefits, and UAB needs to do it to compete. (WSJA.com, AL)
Golden commits to Crimson Tide Nov 15, 2009
I grew up playing with Reggie, Baxter, who grew up in Wetumpka and attended wetumpka Intermerdiate School before transferring to Birmingham, said during an interview following his committment. If he doesnt go pro it will be just like old times. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
S&P faces 1,100, searches for catalyst Nov 15, 2009
"A lot of investors missed the run from the March 9 low, be they retail or institutional, and they're playing 'catch up.' They're trying not to miss the entirety of one of the great bull markets in history," said Joe Keating, chief investment officer at RBC Bank Investment Management in Birmingham, Alabama. RETAIL SALES, CPI AND HOUSING. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
UAB Cross Country Set for 2009 NCAA South Regional Nov 14, 2009
UAB Cross Country Set for 2009 NCAA South Regional - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. UAB Cross Country Set for 2009 NCAA South Regional. (Uabsports.com)
BBA to host mayoral candidate forum Nov 14, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff. The Birmingham Business Alliance is hosting a mayoral candidate forum on Nov. 30 at the Alabama School of Fine Arts ... The forum will start at 6 p.m. and will give candidates running for Birmingham s next mayor an opportunity to discuss economic development issues critical to the future of the city of Birmingham, according to a news release. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Net income soars 126% at Alabama Aircraft Nov 14, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... The Birmingham-based aircraft maintenance and modification company (Pink Sheets: AAII) reported net income of $500,000, or 11 cents per share, in the third quarter, which was up from a net loss of $1 ... Which of the announced candidates for Birmingham mayor are you supporting. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Blazer Baseball Signs Hoover Catcher Tyler Mims To NLI Nov 14, 2009
-- Local product Tyler Mims, a catcher from Hoover High School in the Birmingham area, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at UAB.. As a junior this past spring, Mims posted a. (Uabsports.com)
MSU adds seven signees to cap fall class Nov 14, 2009
Alabama Sports Writers and Birmingham News All-State pick and Mobile Press Register Deadly Diamond All-Metro Team and Player of the Year selection. Hit a team-leading. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Taylor Bean was third largest FHA lender Nov 13, 2009
Bankrupt Taylor Bean ker Mortgage was third largest FHA lender - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Category rankings: Tight ends Nov 13, 2009
com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gucci Mane back in jail Nov 13, 2009
According to reports, Davis was born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Atlanta after moving here in the fourth grade. Davis has received industry notoriety from mixtape singles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tigers Close Out Home Schedule Saturday Versus UAB Nov 13, 2009
The Tigers have housed the trophy the last two years after defeating UAB, 25-9, in Memphis in 2007 and 33-30 in Birmingham last season ... Last year, Memphis pulled out a thrilling 33-30 victory over the Blazers at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala ... The Blazers last win in the series was a 35-29 victory in Birmingham in the 2006 season. (Gotigersgo.com)
Mishandling Money May Foreshadow Alzheimer's Nov 12, 2009
"Our findings show that declining money management skills are detectable in patients with MCI in the year prior to developing Alzheimer's disease," senior study author Daniel Marson, of the neurology department and the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said in a news release from the journal's publisher. "Doctors should proactively monitor people with MCI for declining financial skills and advise them and their caregivers about steps they can take to... (MEDLINEplus)
Alabama ranks 31st for foreclosures Nov 12, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham ... Birmingham Real Estate. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Caroline Faught Signs With UAB Women's Tennis Program Nov 12, 2009
Caroline Faught Signs With UAB Women's Tennis Program - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Caroline Faught Signs With UAB Women's Tennis Program. (Uabsports.com)
UAB Softball Signs Five For 2011 Season Nov 12, 2009
Streetman's impressive pitching earned her accolades from the Birmingham News and the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA). The Birmingham News named her player of the year, all-state first team pitcher and all-metro pitcher of the year in 2009 ... The Birmingham News selected her first-team all-state, while the Mobile Press-Register pegged her to the all-region softball team. (Uabsports.com)
Smitherman announces campaign for Birmingham mayor Nov 12, 2009
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Acting Birmingham Mayor Carole Smitherman wants to make her "current job permanent" ... Ernie S. Dunn told FOX6 News Tuesday he is a resident of Hoover, but is looking to move to Birmingham. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tough times for SEC Nov 12, 2009
--- The Southeastern Conference is the Rolls-Royce of college football leagues, with the past three national champions, two teams in the running for this season's title and huge TV contracts. But troubled ones, too. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Slive may have to adjust rule on coaches Nov 12, 2009
The truth is the closer you are to Birmingham the better call you get. It has always been thus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SEC’s season, one for contenders and complaints Nov 12, 2009
SEC s season, one for contenders and complaints. By The Associated Press. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Dunn wins ThyssenKrupp contract Nov 12, 2009
Dunn wins contract to build ThyssenKrupp lab - Birmingham Business Journal ... Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... The Birmingham-based design/build firm said it will construct a quality assurance/quality control laboratory for the steel maker, which is building a new $3 billion plant in Calvert in south Alabama. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Birmingham slips, Huntsville shines in Milken ranking Nov 12, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Birmingham slipped 27 spots in the 2009 s annual rankings of best performing cities ... Huntsville far outshined Birmingham, ranking eighth overall, 20th for five-year job growth and ninth in one-year job growth. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
SECs season one of contenders and complaints Nov 12, 2009
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Iowa signs four, MSU inks five Nov 12, 2009
So did 6-foot-3 guard Richaud Pack of Birmingham, Mich. Wright committed to FIU on the day Thomas was hired. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Identifying PTSD: Light Shed On Brain's Response To Distress, Unexpected Events Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) In a new study, psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are able to see in detail for the first time how various regions of the human brain respond when people experience an unexpected or traumatic event. The study could lead to the creation of biological measures that could identify people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or identify PTSD sufferers who would benefit from specific treatments. (Science Daily)
Lawmakers propose statewide gambling vote Nov 12, 2009
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Some state lawmakers say Alabama voters should decide if they want to do away with all forms of gambling ... John Rogers, D-Birmingham, said. (WSJA.com, AL)
UPDATE 3-Ida weakens to depression, Gulf oil patch recovers Nov 11, 2009
The weakened system moved rain over Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta but was forecast to weaken further as it turned east over northern Florida. The storm on Monday had shut down almost 30 percent of Gulf of Mexico oil output, but energy experts predicted that by the end of Tuesday or early Wednesday there would be normal operations across the Gulf production region. (Scientific American)
Projecting the BCS bowls Nov 11, 2009
SEC officials in Birmingham admit today that the fix is in. They did comment however, the task of keeping UA and UF undefeated wasnt all that tough, the hardest task of all was getting Georgia bowl eligible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thousands of Rape Kits Wait to be Tested Nov 11, 2009
ALABAMA: According to the Birmingham Police Department there are at least 2,100 rape kits in storage but they do not know if they are tested or untested. The department sends its kits that it wants tested to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Laboratories that has a current backlog of 270 kits and an average turnaround of 180 to 270 days according to the state crime lab. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Panel: Birmingham will see slow growth in '10 Nov 11, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... Birmingham s economy will grow gradually in 2010, but business owners should not be timid if they want to capitalize on a rebounding market, of Alabama President Donta Wilson said ... Wilson and fellow panelists on the Birmingham Business Journal s Business Growth Expo s CEO Roundtable said Tuesday they expect to see a small uptick in growth next year. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Sports on TV this week Nov 10, 2009
ESPN2 Premier League, Liverpool vs. Birmingham City, at Liverpool, England. Tuesday, Nov. 10. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
DMX Cancels MMA Fight, Coolio Rumored To Replace Him Nov 10, 2009
Rapper's camp confirms he won't appear in December Alabama Pride match. " Tickets for the event including plenty of ringside seats are still available. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Garrison Barret architects split to form two firms Nov 10, 2009
Birmingham Business Journal - by Staff ... In the 22 years the veteran architects have worked together, the firm has designed many notable local and national projects, including Church of the Highlands, Hallman Hill, buildings on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus and numerous retail, residential and religious facilities throughout the country ... City Guide Spotlight - Birmingham. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
