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Culture
It’s Spring in Birmingham and Festivals Are Popping Up All Over
Festival season has returned to Birmingham with events for music fans, wine enthusiasts and plain old party proponents.
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Culture
Creative Sector Is Vital to a Thriving City, Create Birmingham’s New CEO Says
Quang Do said many arts groups are facing financial challenges. His group aims to unify the groups, tell the story of why the arts community is important for a thriving city and build up the arts workforce in the area.
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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Council Votes to Spend $14.5M Converting 4th Ave N Into Two-Way Street
Officials say the change will help businesses in the area.
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Jefferson County Commission
‘Domestic Violence Is Community Violence,’ One Place Exec Tells JeffCo Commissioners
One Place serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Jefferson County Commission
JeffCo Receives ‘Clean’ Audit of Federal Funds Spending
Cal Markert applauded vigorously when auditors declared that Jefferson County will not have to deal with federal funds doled out because of the pandemic much longer.
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ElectionWatch 2025
Mayoral Candidate Frank Woodson Says He’s the Leader Birmingham Needs Now
Woodson has thrown his hat into the ring to run for Birmingham mayor.
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Birmingham City Council
Council Invests $60K in Preservation of Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
The 97-year-old chapel is in Birmingham’s original city cemetery.
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Jefferson County Commission
JeffCo Plans Work on Drainage in Failed Subdivision
The County Commission approved a resolution to allow work on the Meadow Lake subdivision in the western area after acquiring rights-of-way.
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Birmingham Water Works
Birmingham Water Works Making Progress on Automated Meter-Reading System
Phase 2 of the project is expected to begin by the end of the year.
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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Council Approves Sensors To Warn of Trains
The sensors will be installed at three intersections in Districts 6 and 7 to help alert the public of blocked train crossings.
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Culture
Federal Humanities Funding Cuts Could Threaten Projects Across Alabama
The Alabama Humanities Alliance has suspended all grantmaking and halted booking Road Scholars visits in response to DOGE-recommended cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Culture
Bare Hands Buys Old Church for Its New Home in Woodlawn
The nonprofit arts organization has bought and will be renovating an old church across from Woodlawn High to become the new Bare Hands Community Arts Center.
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City of Birmingham
Michael Pickett Elevated From Interim, Named Police Chief
Mayor Randall Woodfin officially named the former West Precinct patrol officer and deputy chief of special operations as Birmingham Police Chief on Tuesday, ending his interim phase.
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Government
International Migration Spurs JeffCo, Birmingham Metro Growth, Census Shows
Latest census estimates show Jefferson County’s population grew after three years of decline, and the Birmingham metro experienced its strongest influx of residents in several years.
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Birmingham City Council
Progress on Crime Commission Recommendations Continues, Mayor Says
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the council that of 82 recommendations in the Crime Commission report, 30 are in a pre-launch stage or in progress and 19 are in the planning and development phase.
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Public Safety
Family and Colleagues Memorialize Juvenile Detention Officer Lost to Domestic Violence
Mickese J. Bostic was remembered as light-hearted and big-hearted during his memorial on April 26.
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Birmingham Water Works
Ethics Commission Won’t Pursue Complaint Against BWWB Chair
The Ethics Commission said there is no evidence to support allegations that BWWB Chairwoman Tereshia Huffman had violated the ethics law. Lawmakers also revised a bill to revamp the BWWB, adding two members.
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Jefferson County Commission
One If by Land: JeffCo Recognizes Two Lights for Tomorrow Day
The day commemorates the anniversary of the April 18, 1775, ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes and other riders warning that British troops were coming.
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Birmingham City Council
City Officials Host Second Annual Budget Town Hall
Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined spending in the city’s 2024-2025 budget during town hall.
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Birmingham Water Works
City Leaders, Residents Voice Opposition to Bill Revamping BWWB as It Heads to the Senate Floor
The Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a bill to restructure the Birmingham Water Works Board and dilute the city’s influence.
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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Councilors Pan New BWWB Public Comments Policy
Councilors said the Water Works Board’s new policy was too restrictive in that it gives residents only a 24-hour window to register to speak during a meeting and limits their comments to two minutes.
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ElectionWatch 2025
Womack Making Fourth Bid for Birmingham School Board
Antwon Womack is running for the Birmingham BOE District 8 seat on a platform of responsible spending and increased mental health services for students.
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Birmingham City Council
Birmingham Council Adds $250K to Early Childhood Education Program
The council approved additional money for the Small Magic program, which aims to increase kindergarten readiness by analyzing how much adults talk to a child each day. It also OK’d applying for a grant to increase Birmingport’s ability to move cargo.
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City of Birmingham
Birmingham Officials Outline ARPA Spending
A new 23-page report details the spending of more than $141 million on nearly 200 city projects.
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Jefferson County Commission
Use It or Lose It: JeffCo Set To Help Residents Rather Than Let Money Go Back to the Feds
County commissioners learned they had about $500K in unspent Emergency Rental Assistance funds and assigned it to Bridge Ministries to help people with rent and utility payments.
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Birmingham City Council
Public Hearing Set on Proposed Zoning Districts for Parks, Green Areas
The Birmingham City Council will hear comments May 6 on proposed zoning districts to preserve parks, natural areas and greenways.
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Jefferson County Commission
Thanks For Opening Your Doors: JeffCo Considers Increasing Cleanup Fee Paid to Voting Venues
The County Commission may hike payments to $500 to clean up after voters.
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