Baillee Majors
Digital News CoordinatorBaillee Majors is Digital News Coordinator Alabama Public Radio. She joined the newsroom in December 2019 and has held other titles including Local Bureau News Chief, Newsroom Manager, Internship Director and host for Morning Edition. Before joining public radio, Baillee spent several years working in morning television news in Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee. She’s a born and raised Alabamian and graduated from Troy University where she majored in Communications and Fine Arts. Baillee enjoys collecting ceramic mushrooms and vintage glass bottles, thrifting, going to art museums and seeing plays.
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The Food and Drug Administration is issuing a warning about the dangers of online pharmacies in Alabama and other states. The FDA reports the outlets claim to sell medications at a discount, often without requiring a prescription. The pills being distributed could be unapproved, counterfeit or otherwise unsafe medicines. -
The University of Alabama Police Department is gaining a new member. After applying for deputy chief in August, longtime police executive Scott Thurmond is being chosen from a group of candidates by a hiring committee to take on the position. He will start in the role on Dec. 2. -
A conference to discuss the changing educational landscape in Alabama and explore what’s possible for the future is on the books. More than 400 education advocates, policymakers, school leaders, teachers, students, parents and community stakeholders from across the state are headed to Birmingham for the Alabama Opportunity Summit. -
The National Weather Service in Birmingham is cautioning residents about heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds coming to the state this week. Alabama meteorologists report the unsettled weather will begin overnight tonight and last into early Tuesday, with some rough storms lasting into tomorrow evening. -
An annual, friendly competition against The University of Alabama and Auburn University that happens during the seven weeks leading up to the Iron Bowl will soon come to a close. The goal of the two food drives is to see which school can collect more non-perishable food to help those in need. -
Alabama health officials report that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps smokers can take to improve their health. The Alabama Department of Public Health is encouraging participation in the annual Great American Smokeout for smokers and tobacco users to make November 21 their quit day. -
The City of Montgomery is receiving high praise for governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is issued by the federal government and recognizes the ability to disclose and communicate through fiscal reports. -
Chillier weather is moving into Alabama. With the temperatures dropping, some residents are turning to space heaters to keep warm. The devices can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office, but they can also pose a safety risk no matter where they are used. Experts are now reminding of safety when using space heaters this winter. -
New findings show Alabama’s infant mortality rate has climbed from recent years due to poverty, educational levels and medical access. The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to offer programs that focus on the reduction of the rate. -
Birmingham has approved a $1 million redevelopment agreement with the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to support the renovation of the Northeast Y in Roebuck. This, as well as develop a 22-home Habitat Village in the surrounding area.
