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.
Virginia Martin
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.
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Federal Cuts Could Hit Alabama’s Little River Canyon, Other Parks
At least 11 National Park Service employees and a lease at one visitors’ center in Alabama have been terminated by the Trump administration’s government efficiency office.
Jefferson County School Leader Becomes the National Face of Education
JefCoEd Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin Jr., newly named National Superintendent of the Year, works to give students a chance to achieve their dreams.