Womack Making Fourth Bid for Birmingham School Board
Antwon Womack is running for the Birmingham BOE District 8 seat on a platform of responsible spending and increased mental health services for students.
Virginia Martin
With a Lot at Stake, Big Media Tries Rising to the Occasion
Are the news media doing their due diligence covering the Trump administration or have they taken a step back in an attempt to evade Trump’s wrath? It’s a question that can be viewed through different lenses.
Birmingham Councilors Pan New BWWB Public Comments Policy
Councilors said the Water Works Board’s new policy was too restrictive in that it gives residents only a 24-hour window to register to speak during a meeting and limits their comments to two minutes.
Birmingham Council Adds $250K to Early Childhood Education Program
The council approved additional money for the Small Magic program, which aims to increase kindergarten readiness by analyzing how much adults talk to a child each day. It also OK’d applying for a grant to increase Birmingport’s ability to move cargo.
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Birmingham Officials Outline ARPA Spending
A new 23-page report details the spending of more than $141 million on nearly 200 city projects.
Use It or Lose It: JeffCo Set To Help Residents Rather Than Let Money Go Back to the Feds
County commissioners learned they had about $500K in unspent Emergency Rental Assistance funds and assigned it to Bridge Ministries to help people with rent and utility payments.
Birmingham Water Works Making Progress on Automated Meter-Reading System
Phase 2 of the project is expected to begin by the end of the year.
Public Hearing Set on Proposed Zoning Districts for Parks, Green Areas
The Birmingham City Council will hear comments May 6 on proposed zoning districts to preserve parks, natural areas and greenways.
Section of University Boulevard To Be Down a Lane for Next Two Months
University Boulevard through UAB will be down a lane for the next two months as work on the new Volker Hall Atrium continues.