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Culture
College Football’s Coaching Carousel Stops With Hires at UAB, Samford and Auburn
UAB elevated Alex Mortensen to the head coaching job and Samford brought John Grass back to the state.
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Economy
Residential Development to Begin Early Next Year at The Star Uptown
The Birmingham City Council approved rezoning the property adjacent to the old Carraway Hospital site for the construction.
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Government
At His Third Inauguration, Woodfin Promises Agenda to Support Children From ‘Cradle to Career’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was reelected in August with three-fourths of the vote.
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Culture
Magic in the Margins: How J.R. Williams Is Reviving Birmingham’s Alt Storytelling Legacy
The second edition of Williams’ Magic City Reader recently rolled off the presses.
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Government
Woodfin: Birmingham Must Move Beyond ‘Perpetual Promise’ and Plan for Generational Growth
Headed toward his inauguration Tuesday for a third term, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin sat down with BirminghamWatch for a broad conversation touching on infrastructure, tourism, crime and more issues.
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Government
Experts Give Differing Opinions on How to Best Stabilize Purdy Dam
The vice chairman of the board over Central Alabama Water said most likely the board will continue work to shore up the dam.
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Government
Mayor Rebukes Central Alabama Water Board, Says Behavior Is ‘More Than Questionable’
Woodfin shows up at CAW meeting, chastises board for secrecy around hiring of new CEO.
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Government
Birmingham Council Weighs $600K for Park Amid Scrutiny of Homeless Services
Several councilors questioned the effectiveness of the city’s contract with Urban Alchemy.
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Government
Northern Beltline Is More Than a Pipe Dream, JeffCo Commissioners Told
Transportation exec details benefits of Northern Beltline.
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Government
Alexander, Tate Take the Helm as New Birmingham Council Sworn In
Three new members and two new leaders were seated Tuesday.
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Government
JeffCo Starts to Prep for Potential Arrival of Large Data Centers
The County Commission president proposed studying rules for data center developments before one asks to move into unincorporated Jefferson County.
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Government
JeffCo Commission OKs Economic Development Funds for Innovation Depot, BBA
Commissioners also approved storm debris collection in unincorporated areas hit by storm.
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Government
Birmingham Moves Forward With Third Grocery Recruitment Effort for Titusville’s Woodland Park
The council approved $885K in incentives to lure Carver Jones Market to the Heritage Parke Towne Center spot.
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Government
JeffCo Set to OK Debris Removal From Last Week’s Storm
High winds and small tornadoes caused damage in unincorporated parts of northern Jefferson County.
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Government
Central Alabama Water CEO Names Interim Leaders
The CEO introduced the new temporary leaders to the board on Monday.
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Government
City Council OKs Drainage, Erosion Repairs
Birmingham councilors also discussed an upcoming homelessness summit and recent national conference.
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Government
`Simply Shameful’ Woodfin Says of Stephens’ Stance on JeffCo Maintenance of City Walk
The Jefferson County Commission president says the county has no responsibility at the downtown park.
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Education
Birmingham Schools Superintendent Touts Progress as JeffCo Makes Annual Disbursements
Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday presented ceremonial checks to several school systems.
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Government
Birmingham Council Boosts Railroad Park Funding to $1 Million a Year
Officials also applied for a grant to pay for improvements to intersections in Avondale, Crestwood.
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Government
Youth Detention Director Says Goodbye to Jefferson County
Monique Grier will be returning to the Atlanta area for a job working with the disenfranchised.
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