Author: Virginia Martin
The Architect of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee Dies at 80
Samuel H. Frazier’s passion for historic preservation and urban renewal shaped the Birmingham landscape.
Mayor Presents Budget With Increases for Youth Services, Neighborhood Revitalization, Homeless Outreach
City Councilors asked for more details and set a public budget hearing for June 4.
Indict or Charge: JeffCo Commissioners Say Either Way, It’s Not Their Lane
A visitor passing time sat in a commission meeting and then thrust upon them the idea they might be party to violating the constitutional rights of capital murder suspects.
40% of Water Lost to Leaks, New Birmingham Water Works Board Learns
New water board members met in their first work session Monday and learned more about the utility’s projects and problems.
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New Water Board Declares Decision To Sell Utility’s Assets to Birmingham Invalid, Sets Meeting Schedule
A new regional board over the Birmingham Water Works, created by a new law signed last week, met for the first time Wednesday.
Residents Voice Their Concerns in Meeting About Regional Climate Action Plan
Nearly two dozen people assembled to talk about their concerns and priorities for the environment in the future as the city of Birmingham leads construction of a Central Alabama Climate Action Plan.
Birmingham Officials Make Water Board Appointments but Maintain Opposition to Restructuring the Board
All members of the new water board have now been appointed, and they are having their first meeting Wednesday. A federal lawsuit filed by the city of Birmingham opposing the Legislature’s move to restructure the board goes before a judge on Thursday.
Council Approves $1.5M for Police Drones
The Birmingham City Council OK’d the purchase of 16 drones to be used at the scene of police emergency calls.
