Birmingham Schools Superintendent Touts Progress as JeffCo Makes Annual Disbursements
Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday presented ceremonial checks to several school systems.
Virginia Martin
Water Board Hires CEO in Contentious Vote as Members Protest Secretive Search
Some board members protested the lack of transparency in a search process that publicly produced only one candidate, a former manager the utility had agreed not to rehire.
`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.
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.
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.
Youth Detention Director Says Goodbye to Jefferson County
Monique Grier will be returning to the Atlanta area for a job working with the disenfranchised.
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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Midseason Coaching Carousel Spins Through Alabama as Blazers, Bulldogs and Tigers Reset
‘Win now’ mentality opens vacancies at the top of Birmingham’s sports landscape.
Woodfin Names New Birmingham Leadership Team Ahead of Nov. 25 Term Start
Key leaders from his current administration will be returning, but some are in new roles.