Month: November 2024
Another Coca-Cola Sign to Get Prominent Placement on Birmingham Skyline – Over the Amphitheater
It’s official. The name of the performance stage downtown will be the Coca-Cola Amphitheater. Read more.
How the News Media Helped Trump Win
UA news media instructor asked some smart people to assess the campaign coverage of the presidential election by the mainstream media and to be any combination of complimentary or critical. Pretty much, it was the latter. Read more.
BDOT Embarks on Set of Road and Trail Projects Under Comprehensive Policy
In 2024, the Birmingham Department of Transportation embarked on a series of projects aimed at modernizing the city’s infrastructure and transportation systems, including street resurfacing, creation of bike lanes and walking paths and methods to slow traffic and even discourage it. Read more.
Water Works to Send Letter About Possible Lead Service Lines
Some Birmingham Water Works customers will receive letters from the utility next week alerting them that their homes might be served by lead pipes. Read more.
JeffCo Commission Honors Walter Gonsoulin as Superintendent of the Year
Commissioners presented a proclamation to Jefferson County School Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin for having been named Alabama/Schneider Electric 2025 Superintendent of the Year. Read more.
JeffCo Commission Talks About Transformations in McCalla
Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens says development needs to be managed on the old U.S. 11 corridor through McCalla as he applauds the new Smucker’s plant, which is having its ribbon-cutting Thursday. Read more.
Sewell, Palmer Returned to Congress
The two Congress members who represent parts of Jefferson County – Terri Sewell and Gary Palmer – were returned to their seats in Tuesday’s election. Read more.
Blanchard and Moore Claim Probate Judgeships, Democrats Take Most Contested County Races
In a decisive show of support, Jefferson County voters have elected two Democrats, Jameria Johnson Moore and Yashiba “Red” Blanchard, as their next probate judges. Read more.
Birmingham Council Gives Atlanta Nonprofit $125K More for House Beautification Efforts
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday agreed to give $125,000 to a nonprofit group that has already received nearly $1 million from the city for beautifying homes owned by veteran, elderly or disabled residents. Read more.
72-Year-Old Casts His First Ballot
Jeremiah Pearson arrived at Robinson Elementary School at 6:30 this morning to cast his ballot. But his experience was different from many. At age 72, he was voting for the first time after having had his right to vote restored last month. Read more.
