BWWB Board Revamp Passes Legislature
Local officials cry foul as bill to reduce Birmingham’s appointments to the board passes; legislators say it’s needed because of longstanding billing, pricing and management issues.
Virginia Martin
City Leaders Call on Public To Stop Bill That Would Change BWWB
Members of the Birmingham City Council and Mayor Randall Woodfin say the bill would dilute the city’s influence over the water works but do nothing to improve water quality.
Birmingham Mayor Says Proposed Pension Increase Would Take $18M Bite From Budget
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the City Council that the pension board’s recent passage of $400 monthly pension benefits was not factored into the budget.
Thursday Is the Deadline for City Students to Apply for Birmingham Promise Scholarships
The scholarships allow students to go to universities, colleges and certificate programs.
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It’s Spring in Birmingham and Festivals Are Popping Up All Over
Festival season has returned to Birmingham with events for music fans, wine enthusiasts and plain old party proponents.
Family and Colleagues Memorialize Juvenile Detention Officer Lost to Domestic Violence
Mickese J. Bostic was remembered as light-hearted and big-hearted during his memorial on April 26.
Ethics Commission Won’t Pursue Complaint Against BWWB Chair
The Ethics Commission said there is no evidence to support allegations that BWWB Chairwoman Tereshia Huffman had violated the ethics law. Lawmakers also revised a bill to revamp the BWWB, adding two members.
One If by Land: JeffCo Recognizes Two Lights for Tomorrow Day
The day commemorates the anniversary of the April 18, 1775, ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes and other riders warning that British troops were coming.
Creative Sector Is Vital to a Thriving City, Create Birmingham’s New CEO Says
Quang Do said many arts groups are facing financial challenges. His group aims to unify the groups, tell the story of why the arts community is important for a thriving city and build up the arts workforce in the area.