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Government
Booker, Sewell Focus Town Hall on Voting Rights Fight
The Democratic rally turned into a platform for discussion of the Alabama Legislature meeting this week to try to redraw electoral maps.
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Government
New Data Center Regs Proposed for Birmingham
The City Council delayed adopting new rules until June.
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Government
Birmingham Council Applies for $10M Federal Grant to Improve Pedestrian Walkways, Traffic Signals
If awarded, the federal grant to modernize and improve traffic signals and pedestrian infrastructure for the city’s busiest intersections.
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Environment
Effort Gains Ground To Turn Historic Mineral Springs Site Into Public Preserve
Supporters propose to create a natural preserve on the Hale Springs property in Bluff Park.
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Economy
Battle Against Oxmoor Valley Data Center Fizzles but Residents Left With Concerns
Concerns about environment and electricity use by data centers mount, but the city of Birmingham’s moratorium won’t change the controversial plans off Lakeshore Parkway.
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Economy
Woodfin, Sullivan Announce Cradle-to-Career Initiative to Benefit Birmingham Children
The city and school system have established the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission to study and execute strategies.
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Government
Birmingham Council Approves $347K for Village Creek Walking Trail
The trail is part of the Red Rock Trail System.
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Culture
After Wandering the Globe, Legion Mascot Noigel Finds His Way Home to Birmingham
The Legion’s new mascot debuted this season.
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Government
Birmingham Announces 14 Microgrants to Bolster RESTORE
Fourteen local organizations working on the frontlines of youth intervention today received $200,000 in microgrants to aid community-driven violence prevention.
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Government
New Micro-Shelter Village Offers 14 Homes and Support
The village is the newest component in the city’s battle against homelessness.
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Government
Birmingham Approves $31.8M Surplus Plan for Infrastructure, Civil Rights Projects and Youth Programs
The money is left over from the 2024 budget year.
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ElectionWatch 2026
TV ‘Star’ Chris Anderson Wants To Wear the Star as Jefferson County Sheriff
Fixing the county jail and increasing staffing are two planks in the Democratic candidate’s platform.
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Government
Promises of Transparency Face Scrutiny at Central Alabama Water 10 Months After Overhaul
CAW critics say the board holds too tightly to information and leaves some board members and the public out of decision making.
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Government
Bham Council Delays Short-Term Rental Restrictions Until at Least May
Council weighs whether costs outweigh benefits.
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Government
Local Politics Can Make National Change, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Says at Birmingham Town Hall
Pete Buttigieg and Mayor Randall Woodfin answered questions during a town hall at the Carver Theatre.
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Environment
SELC Calls on City to Maintain Data Center Provisions
The law center is pushing for the city to maintain a special exception provision — and the public hearings that go with it.
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Government
Birmingham Council Approves $240K for Neighborhood Improvements Near I-20/59 Bridge
The project includes traffic calming measures in Norwood and sidewalk repairs in Druid Hills and Fountain Heights.
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Government
JeffCo Commission OKs Demolitions in Muscoda
It also approved a contract to build a new evidence storage facility and extended incentive for the Alabama Farm Center.
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BirminghamWatch
McMurrey Earns Sweepstakes Award for Success in AMP Communications Contest
Regular BW contributors Solomon Crenshaw and Robert Carter also placed in the annual competition.
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Government
Oops: Commission President Might Have Made a Different Decision If He’d Known How Long He’d Serve
After 16 years in office, Jimmie Stephens recalls his decision not to enroll in the retirement system as the commission extends its 457 plan contract.
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Government
City Council Approves Development Plan for Eastern Birmingham
The plan sets out desired development for specific areas.
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Government
Judge Dissolves Ruling, Leaving Birmingham’s Water Without Fluoride
The judge said he cannot effectively compel CAW to add fluoride to the water, much to his disappointment.
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Government
JeffCo Set for Vote That Would Allow Graymont School Redevelopment to Continue
The city has contracted with a developer for the project.
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Government
CAW OKs Loans to Continue Lead Line Replacement
The $56 million in loans will be through ADEM and the state’s revolving drinking water fund.
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Government
JeffCo Makes Arrangements for Engineering Work in Advance of JeffMet North
Ground could be broken on the industrial park by the middle of next year.
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