Writers Are Going Through a Bad Spell
Three winning words in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, which wraps up Thursday night, were “abseil,” “psammophile” and “moorhen.” Did I mention that it’s for ages eight to 14?
Virginia Martin
City Asks Residents for Thoughts on Civil Rights Corridor
The city has set up several days of meetings and an online survey to get comments on plans for improvements to the route stretching from downtown westward through Smithfield and Graymont.
Birmingham Council Approves $50K Loan for Lakeview Moe’s BBQ Facelift
The forgivable loan was approved for work to improve the exterior of the restaurant.
‘Stop settling for mediocrity,’ Lashunda Scales Says as She Announces Second Run for Birmingham Mayor
Lashunda Scales, current Jefferson County commissioner and former Birmingham City councilor, said Tuesday she is running for mayor to turn around the trend of Birmingham being passed over for other cities.
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ADA Upgrades Mean More Is in Store for Birmingham’s Rickwood Field
Making improvements to the historic ballpark will help pull in even higher-profile events, supporters say.
JeffCo Approves Collection of Storm Debris
Jefferson County will pick up vegetative storm debris in unincorporated areas.
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.