Author: Virginia Martin
Progress on Crime Commission Recommendations Continues, Mayor Says
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the council that of 82 recommendations in the Crime Commission report, 30 are in a pre-launch stage or in progress and 19 are in the planning and development phase.
Williams Running for Council District 6 Seat to Fulfill a Vision
Keith O. Williams says the city needs to listen to its residents.
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Juandalynn Givan Rallies Her Supporters in Her Bid for Mayor
The candidate said Birmingham cannot continue for another four years on the same path it’s been on.
Littlepage Launches Mayoral Race, Says the City Should Focus on Its Neighborhoods
Jerimy Littlepage, 26, said Birmingham needs livable neighborhoods more than entertainment centers.
Joseph Holt Running for Council District 4 Touting Neighborhood Renovations
Holt, a contractor, wants to target poverty and less-than-ideal housing in struggling neighborhoods.
JeffCo Approves Sale of Hallmark Farm Site, Makes Way for Ag Center
The Alabama Exhibition Center Corp. will build a state-of-the-art agriculture center in Jefferson County near Warrior.
Jefferson County Needs to Tackle Illegal Dumping, Commission Prez Says
Jimmie Stephens said lots has been accomplished during his tenure on the Jefferson County Commission. But one battle – with illegal dumping – is still being fought.
Hearing Wednesday Let Residents Have Their Say on Violent Crime, Council OKs Indy Grand Prix Funding.
The public can ask questions and make suggestions about the city’s efforts to dampen violence during a community feedback session to be held at the Birmingham Crossplex.
Commissioners Say “Yay!” for Sale of Hallmark Farm Property
Jefferson County commissioners were vocal in their support of selling the Hallmark Farm property to be used as a state-of-the-art agriculture center.
