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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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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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First Apprentice winner Bill Rancic to lecture at BSC

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Wednesday, March 27th, 4:02 pm
First Apprentice winner Bill Rancic to lecture at BSC

From Birmingham-Southern College:

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Bill Rancic, entrepreneur and winner of the first Apprentice, will present the 2013 Stump Entrepreneurship Lecture at Birmingham-Southern College on Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Bruno Great Hall of the Norton Campus Center.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

Rancic will share his views on how to succeed in business and in life. He will also share his experiences on NBC’s primetime show “The Apprentice,” of which he regularly appears in its board room.

Several years after his introduction to America on the show, Rancic continues his commitment to entrepreneurship throughout the country. Currently, he is developing real estate in Chicago, producing and appearing in several television programs, and speaking to businesses and organizations on motivational and business topics.

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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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Absolutely Alabama in photos: Redneck Riviera

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Digital Producer
Friday, February 15th, 2013, 7:00pm
Mike Tucker
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