US Steel Seeks Tax Abatement for Expansion at Fairfield Works
This is the second expansion proposed this year for the industrial facility in Fairfield.
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JeffCo to Consider Selling Old Cooper Green Property to UAB
One commissioner protested that UAB was getting too good a deal; the commission takes up the matter Thursday.
Birmingham Council Greenlights $10 Million Leeds-Area Manufacturing Expansion
Culton Companies plans to expand operations at its facility near The Shops at Grand River.
Birmingham Council OKs $45 Million School Building Project
Birmingham’s mayor and city school superintendent last week proposed the plan for a career training hub, financial literacy program and basketball court renovations.
Congressional Nominees To Be Selected in Balloting Tuesday
Alabama’s special congressional primary election will determine nominees for U.S. House Districts 6 and 7.
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$45M Capital Plan Proposed for Career Training Hub, Other School Projects
Birmingham’s mayor released a plan to use tax funds set aside for debt to pay for a career training hub, basketball court renovations and financial literacy program.
Birmingham Council Approves $345K to Expand Food Distribution Network in District 4
The funding will support the 10 current distribution sites and add four more.
Birmingham to Open Oasis Day Center for Homeless
The City Council approved spending $850,000 for a park and facilities for people who are homeless.
BW Recommends | July 26, 2026
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