Anticipated Winter Weather Is No Joke for JeffCo Roads Department
UPDATED FORECAST — Local officials are starting to get ready in case ice coats the area this weekend.
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CAW Prequalifies Engineers, Settles Public Records Lawsuit
The water board also hired a new financial adviser in its meeting Friday.
Latest Proposal to Redevelop Former Sherman Industries Site Takes Step Forward
The latest effort to transform the former Sherman Industries property into a multifamily development received conceptual approval by the city's Design Review Committee on Jan. 14. It must still return for final approval and before any demolition can begin.
Birmingham Leaders Weigh 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers Amid Power and Water Concerns
The time would allow city officials to study data centers and plan regulations that are needed.
JeffCo Denies Zoning Adjustment at the Former Wesley’s Boobie Trap Site
The commission also OK’d incentives discussed earlier for ACIPCO to convert its furnaces to electric-fired furnaces.
Contractor Concerned About Work Suspension on ‘High-Hazard’ Dam, Disputes CAW’s Account of Project Pause
Work to stabilize the Lake Purdy Dam has been stopped, and CAW could decide early this year whether to continue.
Serving Notice: Scales Says JeffCo Not Taking Business From Constables
A recent proposal was misunderstood and caused concern among constables, Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales said.
What’s a Boobie Trap? JeffCo To Consider Zoning at Site of Longtime Adult Entertainment Establishment
Residents in the Bagley community aren’t amused with zoning plans for a new bar.
Birmingham Council, Mayor Outline Housing and Blight Priorities Ahead of Legislative Session
Many items on the wishlist are focused on cleaning up properties more quickly and making them available for development.
Lake Purdy Dam Work Halted Without Public Explanation
Some water board members asked for an update on the dam stabilization project in a meeting Monday but were rebuffed.