Author: Virginia Martin
Parking Authority Seeks Voices on Use of Morris Avenue Lots
An online survey asks people for thoughts on proposed parking or development at two downtown parking lots.
Water Works Board Approves Budget With Slashed Capital Funding, No Rate Increase
The $215.6 million budget doesn’t include automated meters, constricts work on Lake Purdy Dam and reduces pipe replacements.
Council Approves Extension of Homeless Outreach Contract; Williams Questions Price Tag
The council extended a $1.7 million agreement with Urban Alchemy.
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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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.
U of Alabama’s Termination of Student Magazines Stirs Alumni Anger
UA abruptly shuttered two student publications in anti-DEI action.
JeffCo Commission OKs Economic Development Funds for Innovation Depot, BBA
Commissioners also approved storm debris collection in unincorporated areas hit by storm.
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.
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.
