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This is important stuff you need to know. Especially if you travel or have business in any government facilities. I fly to see my kids and grandkids 4-5 times a year. This greatly impacts ANY air travel or trains and busses, if you use those modes of transportation.

Have you ever considered working for a living? No, you prefer stealing money from those of us that bother to go to work every day. You spend your time stealing and being a sickening, snot-flicking imbecile. If you can't tell, I am really angry.

Alabama was named to some new list and is again on the wrong end of the rankings. This one is a bit more disturbing because it was done by a legitimate research group. The ranking comes from the new US News & World Report's "Best States In The USA" list.

The study results come from 247wallst.com and they have a method to their madness. The results are mostly based on binge drinking. Binge drinking is a pretty big problem. According to the CDC, one in six Americans indulges in binge drinking.

That's right. Chicken raised right in the backyard of homes all over Alabama. However, an outbreak related to backyard poultry began earlier this summer according to the CDC. It is still a problem.

American Red Cross officials say that the demand for local blood banks typically increases across our region as the community gets more active in the warmer months. Wednesday, May 8, Townsend Nissan at 2620 Skyland Boulevard will hold their annual blood drive. The drive begins at noon and donations will be accepted until 4 p.m. Townsend Nissan is offering giveaways for donors at this year's blood drive.

DCH Health System has been very active over the last several months, bringing in new leadership to oversee the healthcare provider's operations. The latest move sees DCH welcome another new team member to an important department. Here is the latest information on this new staff member joining DCH.

As I was going through the data and analytics for this story, I found some interesting things about Tuscaloosa County. I came upon some interesting facts related to cold, hard, cash in Alabama. The ten richest cities in Alabama.

A local Chinese buffet restaurant has reportedly decided to cease operations in Tuscaloosa. The restaurant was a favorite lunch spot for the business crowd with their fast service and buffet choices. However, reports are coming in from multiple people in Tuscaloosa involving moving trucks and locked doors. What restaurant is it?

The researchers at 247Wallst have released a list of the cities with the MOST contaminated water supplies. Tuscaloosa County has already been through controversial issues with the water supply. 42 million gallons of raw sewage in the streams and lakes seems like more than a tiny issue, as we were told by city leaders.