Birmingham Council Enacts Temporary Ban on Large Data Centers
The city will take 180 days to evaluate its zoning regulations for the facilities.
Government
Nobody’s Perfect: JeffCo Pushes for Improvements as Leaders Consider Employment Extensions
The commission on Thursday will be considering extending contracts for three top administrators.
City Backs Off Land Purchase for Park for the Unhoused
The city is questioning the planned location downtown off First Avenue North near Innovation Depot.
Council Buys Land for Urban Park Dedicated to Unhoused Individuals
The park, on First Avenue North, could open about the start of summer.
Woodfin Outlines Birmingham’s Next Steps at State of the Community Address
The mayor talks about city successes, push to find uses for derelict sites, other aims.
Officials Highlight the Power of Regional Cooperation in Announcing Progress on 2 Major Road Projects
The expansion of Hollywood Boulevard bridge and pedestrian walkway and the widening of Deerfoot Parkway are on the calendar.
Water Utility Workers Consider Unionizing Amid Claims of Poor Treatment
Workers question their treatment since the water works was reorganized as Central Alabama Water.
Four lawsuits Filed Friday Against Restructured Water Board
A federal lawsuit contests the state takeover of the water works and three state court cases challenge the firing of three senior managers.
Birmingham Council Denies 2 Liquor Licenses Over History, Neighborhood Concerns
One had operated as a nonprofit for youth until it was discovered it had been selling alcohol.
U.S. Steel Seeks Tax Abatement for Development at Fairfield Works
The JeffCo Commission is considering waiving some taxes for the steelmaker to expand its work.