The American Red Cross Alabama and Central Gulf Coast region announced an emergency appeal period on Monday according to The Enterprise Ledger.
The appeal period will be in effect until the region’s blood inventory reaches a safe level.
According to the article, the American Red Cross supplies more than 100 hospitals in the region and is in desperate need of new donors as those that gave during drives held in June will not be eligible to give again until August. Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Health, News, Regionwide
More than 500 people, young and old, attended the first annual YP Expo last night at the Innovation Depot. The event was organized by members of the 25 organizations that took part in the event. Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Citywide, Events, Regionwide, update, yp
News Corporation today announced that WBRC-TV, also known by all of us here in town as Fox 6, was one of nine television stations being put up for sale. There was no reason given for any of the sales.
The company has retained Allen & Company, LLC of New York, NY to advise it with regard to potential transactions. Continue reading
Posted in Birmingham, Media, News, Regionwide
Mayor Bernard Kincaid is taking the recent announcement by the Birmingham Water Works raising our drought level quite seriously.
This morning the mayor declared a water emergency, effectively banning all outdoor watering. The order, according to The Birmingham News, allows police to cite those that choose to not heed the declaration, leading to fines and possibly jail time.
The last time this took place was in 2000, the last time the Water Works board declared a Stage 3 drought. Continue reading
Posted in 2007 Drought, News, Regionwide
The Cultural Alliance has announced that the economic impact study unveiled at Wednesday’s press conference is now available for viewing on their website.
The Jefferson County report is available for download in PDF format. The full report will be available from the Americans for the Arts website later on in the month. Highlights of the study are included on the report’s page.
The study found that the area’s non-profit arts and culture industry in Jefferson County resulted in $125 million of economic impact for Jefferson County.
Posted in Birmingham, News, Regionwide
While this may not affect many people, it will affect some in the area. A special alert has been sent out by the people over at the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) stating that counterfeit official checks bearing the First American Bank name are currently in circulation. Continue reading
Posted in Business, News, Regionwide
The Birmingham Water Works formally announced Stage 3 drought restrictions this morning during a news conference. The information posted yesterday is accurate; the links have been activated on the BWW site.
That post provides additional information about the restrictions and additional rules. Note that individual cities in the area may impose stricter regulations.
Posted in 2007 Drought, Birmingham, News, Regionwide
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