Alabama Power plan to demolish structure next to Powell Avenue substation stalls over wall design
The Design Review Committee is set to discuss the project again Nov. 18.
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Birmingham Council invests $75k in community-driven career services
The city intends to donate money to support Birmingham Corps’ efforts to train candidates to move into or improve their performance in their chosen fields.
Progress continues on Family Court, juvenile detention project despite change in architect
The Jeffco Commission last week ended its architectural contract and will be hiring a new firm but said most of the work has been done.
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JeffCo action brings Daxko to downtown Birmingham
New Bessemer Mayor Louise Alexander also stopped by the commission meeting and said she looks forward to partnering with the county.
Birmingham Council approves increase in transit authority budget
Most of the increase will go to fixed-route and paratransit services.
Last of Nine Framework Plans Approved
The Birmingham City Council approved the Southern Area Framework Plan on Tuesday.
JeffCo set to provide incentive package for Daxko’s move to downtown Birmingham
Daxko plans to move its headquarters from Homewood to the Gray Construction building on Third Avenue North.
Birmingham Legion and its fans share mutual appreciation as home season ends
New President Jonathan Nelson says the Legion is committed to the greater Birmingham community ‘tenfold.’