Author: Virginia Martin
JeffCo Bumps Up Funding for Groups That Bolster Small Businesses
The Jefferson County Commission is set to increase funding for two groups that help develop small businesses.
Water Works Ends Partnership With Nonprofit That Helped Work With Disadvantaged Companies
The water works board canceled agreements with a nonprofit organization that helped local firms, especially those owned by women and minorities, qualify to bid on contracts for providing goods and services to the water works.
BW Recommends | July 20, 2025
Water Bills, Portal Could Show More Details If Board Upgrades Payment Channel
The board over the City of Birmingham Regional Water Works also Monday will debate the purchase of a house on Inland Lake, but it won’t be talking about a proposal to create an internal law department to cut costs on attorney’s fees.
Stop the Steal (Journalism Version)
Journalistic larceny is actually legal if it falls within the subjective guidelines of “fair use.” The harder question is what represents ethical vs. unethical use of another news organization’s good work.
Council Approves Rezoning To Make Way for Fountain Heights Market and Kitchen
The project is aimed at providing food access, education and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Birmingham to Tow Cars With 3 or More Outstanding Parking Tickets
City councilors also approved ordinance changes to strengthen city’s parking enforcement efforts.
BW Recommends | July 13, 2025
Stephens Authorized To Hire Individual Legal Counsel in Water Works Lawsuit
The move is to represent the Jefferson County Commission president in a suit the city filed after the Legislature changed the makeup of the water works board.
Candidates in Birmingham City Election
More than 50 candidates are on the Aug. 26 ballot to run for mayor, City Council and the Board of Education.
