Birmingham’s PRADCO makes acquisition; Gadsden will upgrade park with $822K grant; Britt among Time’s rising stars; USA Health, UnitedHealthcare extend negotiations

Birmingham’s PRADCO makes acquisition

Birmingham’s PRADCO Outdoor Brands has acquired Kent Outdoors, a company based in Park City, Utah. PRADCO is a subsidiary of EBSCO Industries. — Bham Now

Gadsden will upgrade park with $822K grant

The city of Gadsden will build a new splash pad and make other improvements at Joseph T. Robinson Park. The improvements will be paid for by an $822,634 grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. — Bama Buzz

Britt among Time’s rising stars

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Alabama Sen. Katie Britt has landed on the Time100 Next list, which recognizes 100 influential rising stars. The list includes entertainers, musicians, athletes and politicians. — News 19

USA Health, UnitedHealthcare extend negotiations

USA Health and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to extend contract negotiations for 30 days. The extension allows UnitedHealthcare members to maintain in-network access to care at USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile. — USA Health