Poor road conditions cost drivers, report says
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 26
A Washington, D.C.-based transportation research group released a report Monday estimating congestion and the condition of area roadways cost Tuscaloosa drivers about $1,713 annually in lost time and additional expenses … The report follows a similar study published by the University of Alabama’s Alabama Transportation Institute, which estimated the state needs to invest $600 million to $800 annually to address its new roadway capacity needs between now and 2040.
Al.com – Feb. 25
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Feb. 25
The Cutoff News – Feb. 25
Anniston Star – Feb. 25
UA Dance Marathon Raises More Than $240,000 For The Kids
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Feb. 25
A year on the dance floor leads to almost a quarter of a million dollars for Children’s of Alabama. The University of Alabama Dance Marathon raised $248,000 over the past year. The fundraiser ended Saturday with a more than 13-hour dance marathon.
Michael Cohen set to testify before Congress this week
MSNBC – Feb. 25
As the Mueller report allegedly wraps up, Congressman Adam Schiff said he is willing to call Robert Mueller to testify before Congress and subpoena his first report all while Michael Cohen prepares to testify before Congressional panels this week. Ayman Mohyeldin discusses whether the California congressman can do that and the potential effects of Michael Cohen’s testimony. Weighing in: Former DOJ Spokesman Matthew Miller, University of Alabama Law Professor Joyce Vance, and MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos.
EBL News – Feb. 25
How To Beat The Winter Blues
Forbes – Feb. 25
The weather is colder, the days are shorter, and many struggle to maintain a happy, healthy mindset … According to a study from the University of Alabama, sitting by a fire decreases blood pressure and helps you relax. The warmth, the crackling sounds, the smoky smell and light of a fire helps soothe and comfort, especially when it is cold.
Healing Invisible Wounds: A Look at a Major Push on Veteran’s Mental Health
Inside Philanthropy – Feb. 25
“Soldiers and veterans are undeniably resilient, both by selection and by training. But they are not superhuman,” states a January report from the Veterans Administration … For example, the America’s Warrior Partnership recently announced it is accepting proposals from local nonprofits and government groups to participate in Operation Deep Dive, a community-based veteran suicide prevention study led by America’s Warrior Partnership and University of Alabama researchers, with $2,961,536 in support from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation.
Medical Health News – Feb. 26
Bob Jones Saxophone Quartet entertains at bicentennial event
Madison County Record – Feb. 25
The Bob Jones High School Saxophone Quartet shared their musical talent at a milestone event for the State of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration …Grey Vandeberg formerly led the quartet and other saxophone ensembles. Vandeberg is now a freshman at the University of Alabama studying saxophone performance and bioinformatics.
Huntsville Business Optimism (video not available)
WAAY-ABC (Huntsville) – Feb. 25
This four-page report put together at the University of Alabama is called the Alabama Business Confidence Index. It’s done quarterly – and it shows the greatest optimism amongst business leaders in Huntsville compared to Alabama’s four other major cities. While the primary focus is on industries like science and technology, I found its perhaps small business owners who have the best idea of the Huntsville economy.
Alabama graduate displays race cars on engineering campus
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 25
John Allen, a 1979 University of Alabama graduate in the school of engineering, displayed his BMW race cars Monday in front of the engineering campus. Allen and his team are headed to Austin, Texas, to race at the Circuit of the Americas track in the Pirelli World Challenge racing series.
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Feb. 25
Crazy-cool giant working kaleidoscope erected in Alabama park
Al.com – Feb. 25
What better way to recapture the wonder of childhood than peering through an over-sized kaleidoscope? … The 7-foot high kaleidoscope is whimsical and impressive in size. An article on the University of Alabama website explains, “The kaleidoscope looks northwest into the sky over Tuscaloosa and the mirrors inside the kaleidoscope reflect whatever the skies look like on that day.
HRSA Grant Program Promotes Remote Monitoring for Pregnant Women
Healthcare Innovation – Feb. 25
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has selected 10 winners in Phase 1 of its Remote Pregnancy Monitoring Challenge … • College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama: Telemedicine-toward Empowering Rural Moms (TERM) Program.
Tuscaloosa City Council agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 26
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 25
The Tuscaloosa City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 2201 University Blvd. The following items will be on the agenda … Authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the University of Alabama Department of Telecommunication and Film.
Atlanta company brings ‘The Changeling’ play to University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa News – Feb. 25
William Shakespeare wasn’t the only playwright of his day, any more than the Beatles represented the entire British invasion. Considered by T.S. Eliot as second only to Shakespeare, Thomas Middleton collaborated with The Bard on “Timon of Athens,” and possibly on “All’s Well that Ends Well,” though scholars differ on the latter.
Former Trump staffer Anthony Scaramucci to speak in Tuscaloosa
Yellowhammer News – Feb. 25
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci is coming to Alabama. Hosted by the University of Alabama College Republicans, the former Trump senior staffer will speak at a luncheon in Tuscaloosa on Monday, April 8 at noon.
All About People
Temple (Texas) News – Feb. 26
The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., has announced its Dean’s List and President’s List for fall 2018 to include: Harker Heights – Alexis Acevedo, Dean’s List and Tyler Sisson, Dean’s List; Rockdale – Nathan Kovar, Dean’s List; and Temple – Anna Becker, Dean’s List and Nicole Hayes, President’s List.