Birmingham Water Works Board Changes Name, Will Do Business as Central Alabama Water
The board over the embattled water utility renamed it the City of Birmingham Regional Water Works, which will operate as Central Alabama Water.
Government
Birmingham Councilors Approve Budget, Cite Need for More Detailed Discussions
The budget includes major spending increases for youth services, homeless outreach, public safety and neighborhood blight.
Coroner’s Office Heading to New Home
The Jefferson County coroner talked about moving into his new, bigger office with the County Commission.
Birmingham Water Works May Declare Emergencies to Fix 2 Issues Affecting Filter Plant
A transformer failed at one of the water-intake facilities that serves the Western Filter Plant and a large leak developed in a pipe at the other. The Birmingham Water Works Board was advised to declare both situations emergencies to cover quick repairs and is expected to take the idea up in its meeting Tuesday.
Council Approves $1.9M Police Body Cam Deal
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved the agreement for police body cameras that automatically activate when officers unholster their Tasers.
BJCTA Touts Ridership Increases in Update to City Council
The transit authority updated the council on its service this year and briefed councilors on future goals.
JeffCo Ratifies Dissolution of Hallmark Farm Cooperative
The Hallmark Farm Cooperative board disbanded after handling the sale of the farm property to be developed as an agriculture center.
Residents Ask for More Investment in Parks, Infrastructure at Budget Hearing
The City Council is discussing the $591 million budget proposed last month by Mayor Randall Woodfin.
Sheriff’s Spokesman Recalls the Day He Could Have Been Killed
Wayne Rogers, spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, was a 17-year-old bank teller when his branch was robbed.
‘Keep Doing What You’re Doing,’ JefCoEd Superintendent Tells Commission
Walter Gonsoulin, who was named national Superintendent of the Year, touted the Jefferson County Commission’s support of the JefCoEd Foundation.