Alabama lands at the bottom of the country for young people’s mental health care, according to the latest national rankings. The state sits in 50th place—just one spot above last—when looking at how often mental health struggles appear in youth and how easy it is to get help. Alabama isn’t alone in
In a state where the Republican nominee almost always wins, money can change everything. A handful of crypto billionaires are ready to pour millions into the Alabama Senate primary, hoping to secure a seat for a candidate who will favor their interests. The race is set for Tuesday, with a possible r
Alabama’s governor spent her latest public appearance highlighting past wins instead of diving into current debates like redistricting. Her speech at the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber event focused on economic growth and school improvements, leaving out any questions about ongoing political figh
Topgolf, the popular golf‑themed entertainment chain, has started cutting jobs across the country after being bought by a private‑equity group. The company’s three Alabama sites in Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile have all felt the impact, with reports that about five workers were let go at each lo
A big weather radar at Birmingham’s National Weather Service office has stopped working because of a hardware glitch. The loss happens right when the state expects heavy storms on Wednesday afternoon and into the night. The office still has to keep its eyes open for danger, but it can rely on oth
Researchers often turn to large health databases to study surgical outcomes. One popular option is TriNetX, a platform that collects real-world medical data. But can it really help answer key questions about surgeries? The short answer is yes—but only if used carefully. TriNetX pulls patient record
In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e
Alabama faces a chance of strong storms tonight. The National Weather Service says most of the state could see severe weather from 5 p. m. Tuesday to 4 a. m. Wednesday. A Level 2 risk means scattered thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and high winds are possible. Only the coast and a small sou
April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,
Alabama is in for a wet and wild weekend as weather patterns shift, bringing storms and steady rain across the state. While severe storms are possible on Friday, the situation has changed slightly. Most of western Alabama now faces a low-level storm risk, meaning isolated severe weather could pop up
