Syphilis as a major issue has been affecting Jefferson County since 2002. In 2006, there were 238 reported cases in Jefferson County alone. At first, you could pin point the specific areas in Jefferson County that were affected, but now it’s county wide. Alabama is currently ranked fifth in the nation with cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. Jefferson County has the tenth highest number of recorded cases of syphilis in the country.
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A quiet problem no more
Posted in Alabama, Health, Regionwide
Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Department of Health, Health, information, Jefferson County, STD, syphilis, what to do
A look back: May 19
1919:
The Rainbow Viaduct (at 21st Street) was dedicated.
2007:
Activist Simmie Lavender died.
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We’re at Do Dah Day 2008!
Andre Natta/bhamterminal.com
Here’s the view from our spot at Do Dah Day in Caldwell Park. If you haven’t left the house just yet, you still have time to find us today sharing some tent space with Black & White and ArtWalk. We’re next to those guys from Fox 6 next to the stage. Stop on by and say hi…
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Tagged 35205, AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Caldwell Park, Do Dah Day, information, photograph
A little give and take this weekend…
This week, I’m keeping it simple. I’ve got 3 things to do — one each for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sure, it’s not all that there is to do this weekend. That’s what the comment box is for. I’ll share my plans with you over on Timetable, you share your plans with me. We all have fun.
Don’t forget to check out Sam’s musical picks as well.
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Tagged AL, Alabama, Birmingham, Christina Tutor, sam george, Weekend plans
A look back: May 15
1909:
Terra-cotta cladding for the Empire Building was completed.
2006:
HealthSouth filed its 1st quarter financials, regaining currency with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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You know, there’s a primary on June 3
It seems that unless the offices of governor or president are on the ballot, most people tend to stay home on Primary Day. Eight Democratic groups in the greater Birmingham metro area are hoping to make people aware of the options that will be on the ballot come June 3 and to convince them to come out and vote, most notably for them in the race for the Senate seat currently occupied by Jeff Sessions. They will be hosting a Democratic Candidate Primary Forum at the Homewood Library next Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
We’ll be updating the destinations calendar later on today with more details (though that link to the OTM Democrats should provide enough info to get you started).
Ads to ride off into the sunset
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This could be the last time you see this image — if you missed Saturday’s Birmingham News, you missed this story on the removal of these ads by the BJCTA, at the mayor’s request, because it was presenting a bad image.
So what do I think? Find out over on my Birmingham… then let us know what you think.
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