Category: Government
Birmingham Council Approves Sensors To Warn of Trains
The sensors will be installed at three intersections in Districts 6 and 7 to help alert the public of blocked train crossings.
Council Invests $60K in Preservation of Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
The 97-year-old chapel is in Birmingham’s original city cemetery.
Thanks For Opening Your Doors: JeffCo Considers Increasing Cleanup Fee Paid to Voting Venues
The County Commission may hike payments to $500 to clean up after voters.
Birmingham Council OKs Installing Safety Equipment at Railroad Intersections
The City Council and Norfolk Southern are splitting the cost to install medians to prevent motorists from trying to beat trains through intersections.
Michael Pickett Elevated From Interim, Named Police Chief
Mayor Randall Woodfin officially named the former West Precinct patrol officer and deputy chief of special operations as Birmingham Police Chief on Tuesday, ending his interim phase.
International Migration Spurs JeffCo, Birmingham Metro Growth, Census Shows
Latest census estimates show Jefferson County’s population grew after three years of decline, and the Birmingham metro experienced its strongest influx of residents in several years.
Progress on Crime Commission Recommendations Continues, Mayor Says
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the council that of 82 recommendations in the Crime Commission report, 30 are in a pre-launch stage or in progress and 19 are in the planning and development phase.
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.
Woodfin Issues Statement After “Glock Switch Ban” Becomes Law
The mayor issued recorded and written statements shortly after Alabama Senate Bill 116 was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey on Mar. 19.
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.
