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Retired U.S. Army Veteran Will Focus Efforts on the Southeast BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf Academy of America has hired one of its recent graduates, Kendricke Waldon, as a regional field military relationships specialist. In his new position, Waldon will assist other military veterans now living in the Southeast in making a transition into a career in the golf industry. Military veterans, eligible to have their educational costs paid and to receive a monthly...

High court ends CON battle and refuses to hear arguments from Brookwood and St. Vincent's BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of Alabama has denied requests by Brookwood Medical Center and St. Vincent's Hospital, refusing to consider continued arguments against Trinity Medical Center's relocation. The unappealable ruling affirms the November decision of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in favor of Trinity and definitively ends any further opportunity...

Birmingham-based BELFOR CEO one of most buzzed-about bosses on hit TV show BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't miss the epic fourth season finale of UNDERCOVER BOSS, Friday, May 17 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. "Epic Bosses", a special episode features updates on some of the most compelling bosses and how the undercover experience impacted them personally as well as the companies they lead. (Logo:...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass will sponsor the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's third annual "Symphony in the Summer at Railroad Park" outdoor concert series, bringing classic works and family-friendly events to the park. The free outdoor concert series will be held in the park, known as "Birmingham's Living Room," from June 7-9. During the three-day series, the symphony will play classical masterpieces by composers such as Beethoven and Aaron Copland, among...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SummitMedia, LLC has closed on its acquisition of 27 radio stations and 1 local marketing agreement from Cox Media Group. WBHK-FM Urban AC Birmingham, Alabama WBJH-FM Rhythmic CHR Birmingham, Alabama WZZK-FM Country Birmingham, Alabama WZNN-FM Sports Talk Birmingham, Alabama WBPT-FM Classic Rock Birmingham, Alabama WALJ-FM Rhythmic CHR...

DETROIT, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Confronted with greater demands than ever to make major investments in global facilities and in new technologies to achieve much higher corporate average fuel mileage goals, the OEMs should be redoubling their efforts to develop more collaborative supplier relations in order to leverage their combined resources. However, that doesn't appear to be the case, according to the results of the 2013 North American Automotive - Tier 1 Supplier Working...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ruling released publicly on May 8, 2013, Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell firmly rejected the Federal Trade Commission's accusations that McWane, Inc. colluded or conspired with its competitors to fix prices in the water works fittings markets. Judge Chappell found that McWane priced independently at all times and routinely priced below rival suppliers "in order to beat prices being offered by its competitors, which is a...

http://www.WorkFromHomeJobCenter.com is a new, free public service which asks for donations but asks them to be made to United Cancer Survivors of America, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 The Founder and President of United Cancer Survivors of America, Inc., Patricia Lee, is always looking for ways to help others so she started the Work From Home Job Center. She started working from her computer at home with a company called LiveOps, Inc. a few years ago, as an Independent...

- Commemorating 50 Years Forward BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass on Thursday announced its sponsorship of a benefit concert for human rights in support of 50 Years Forward, a year-long celebration in Birmingham commemorating the 50th anniversary of what many see as the turning point in the civil rights movement. The BBVA Compass Concert for Human Rights, co-produced by Live Nation, will take place at the end of a week-long remembrance of the events...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobb Theatres, the highly respected US-based exhibitor recognized nationwide for operating first-class entertainment venues in Southeastern US, announces its 12(th) annual Free Summer Movie Series for kids beginning June 11 through August 1, 2013. Large groups, schools and camps are also welcome to attend these special screenings, and discounted popcorn and soda combos are available for groups of 25 or more. (Logo:...