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Bayside reminisces on firsts and looks to the future

Submitted by Megan Roberts, Associate producer, Fox6
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:45am
Bayside reminisces on firsts and looks to the future

After a four year hiatus from Alabama, for no reason in particular, Bayside finally returned to grace Birmingham's music scene with their undeniable presence.  The New York natives have been making their way toward the east coast alongside punk rock band Alkaline Trio. 

While Zydeco was one of the smaller venues they've played, Bayside founding member Anthony Raneri says he doesn't discriminate; he appreciates all shows, whether it be festivals, amphitheaters or a hole in the wall venue. 

Back in October, Bayside released a covers EP titled, Covers, Vo. 1.  Raneri says they had the fans in mind when they decided to go forth with a cover album.

"We knew it had been a little while since we released our last record and we knew it was going to be a little while before we released the next one, so it was something to get to the fans," he said.

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First Lady Dianne Bentley to speak at Princeton

Submitted by Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 5:18pm
First Lady Dianne Bentley to speak at Princeton

First Lady of Alabama, Dianne Bentley will speak to the Princeton Volunteers at their annual recognition luncheon as part of National Hospital Volunteer Week on Thursday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will be held in the East Expansion Conference Room on the Princeton Campus.

Mrs. Bentley is an advocate of volunteerism and service, among other causes including foster care and adoption as well as literacy and education.

The Princeton volunteers are comprised of more than 100 adult, youth, college and cardiac area volunteers and last year contributed more than 21,000 hours of service to the hospital. The volunteers and the auxiliary were responsible for more than $504,000 in goods and services donated to the hospital during 2012.

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Princeton BMC adds world renowned surgeon, Dr. Clifton Lewis, to surgery staff

Submitted by Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 1:15pm
Princeton BMC adds world renowned surgeon, Dr. Clifton Lewis, to surgery staff

Birmingham, AL –Princeton Baptist Medical Center announces a new level of surgical services and expertise with the addition of Dr. Clifton Lewis, Sr., M.D. to the cardio-thoracic surgical staff, bringing his experience in minimally invasive robotic operations with a specialty in robotic mitral valve surgery.

Prior to the arrival of Dr. Lewis, valve surgery at Princeton was limited because the minimally invasive approach was not being performed. With robotic equipment already in place, Dr. Lewis and his staff were able to immediately fill a range of surgical needs for Princeton patients. “We brought a whole team to support this effort and we were up and running with no learning curve. It’s a turnkey operation. We offer the most experience in state of Alabama and Southeast.”

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Absolutely Alabama in photos: Rumbling Water Studios

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Digital Producer
Friday, March 29th, 2013, 6:12pm
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Food Network Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. to visit Princeton BMC with zesty new recipes

Submitted by Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Monday, March 18th, 2013, 5:06pm
Food Network Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. to visit Princeton BMC with zesty new recipes

Birmingham, Alabama—March 18, 2013— Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr., sponsored by Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), will visit Birmingham, Alabama and will offer a cooking demonstration at Princeton Baptist Medical Center on Tuesday, March 19. McCargo is embarking on four-city tour during March in recognition of National Kidney Month.

McCargo - host of the Food Network show “Big Daddy’s House” - will visit FMCNA clinics in each city to meet with dialysis patients and their families to share kidney-friendly cooking tips, food samples and renal-friendly recipes. . He also will unveil a recipe he created for Birmingham food enthusiasts, influenced by the region’s own cuisine.

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Absolutely Alabama in photos: Peanut Depot

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Digital Producer
Friday, March 15th, 2013, 12:34pm
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16,000 Alabamians to see cut in jobless benefits

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Wednesday, February 27th, 5:44 pm
16,000 Alabamians to see cut in jobless benefits
MONTGOMERY, AL (AP) -The long-term unemployed in Alabama will be among the first to feel automatic federal budget cuts scheduled to take effect Friday. 

A spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Labor says federal officials have advised the department to prepare for a cut of 9 percent to 10 percent in unemployment benefits for Alabamians who have exhausted their 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits and are now getting the extended 37 weeks of federal benefits.

Spokeswoman Tara Hutchison said the unemployment cuts are supposed to take effect Sunday and will affect 16,000 people.

The federal benefits are administered by the state Department of Labor.

The average benefit is $202 weekly and the max is $265.

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