Author: Virginia Martin
Water Works Board Members Say They’ve Been Left Out of CEO Search
The board members appointed by city officials say they have not been looped into conversations about candidates for the $650,000+ post.
Stings and Bites: JeffCo Commissioners Exchange Classic Quips in Bessemer Meeting
They also OK’d a tax abatement to lure an industrial supplier.
Jefferson County Considers 10-Year Tax Break to Lure Industry
Wisconsin-based ITU AbsorbTech is considering a move to Jefferson County.
Purdy Dam Foundation Not Strong Enough to Support Rehab, Must Be Stabilized
Central Alabama Water plans deep foundation to stabilize the dam before continuing rehab project; learns no dye test conducted to test seepage since the 1980s.
Birmingham City Council Passes Long-Awaited Tree Ordinance in Valerie Abbott’s Name
On her final day in office, Birmingham Councilor Abbott sees passage of “Abbott’s Law,” which grants the Tree Commission real authority to manage and protect the city’s greenery.
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Womack’s School Board Win
He said the lawsuit was filed too late to be considered.
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Thousands Rally in Birmingham as Part of No Kings Protests
They gathered in RailRoad Park to protest Trump policies and spread a prodemocracy, antiauthoritarian message.
Appeals Court Presses Pause on JeffCo Redistricting Case
The ruling allows Jefferson County to continue with next year’s election under current district maps.
‘Birmingham’s Front Lawn’ Brings Together the Dreamers Who Built Railroad Park
A documentary premiered Thursday night, but watching “Birmingham’s Front Lawn: 15 Years of Railroad Park” was more like family movie night.
